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Thank Onetrack. I should have included the Dart River in my question. I knew a small part of the Dart . In my very early twenties, I skinny dipped, with my then Devonshire girlfriend in the Dart. Great girl! - Tourist in a steam train passing along the bank, got a lovely glimpse of some Devon charm, when she stood in the shallows and waved.

Is term "The Old Dart" derived from naval slang for Dartmouth ??😈

Thanks Neil for all the trouble you have gone to. I am a tad dim on what the transponder actually does (something about being interrogated/responds with ID/Alt/Location/Heading)- Trig TT22 (ModeS) new (like aircraft), been professionally set up/certified, so all should be okay. I just turn it on before TO and assume all will be well.. I have three GPS systems, operating in the aircraft . As far as I know, none certified. In my current aircraft I have only had one instance when ATC contacted me (had to SQUAWK CODE given) . In my last, I had several instances where ATC either contacted me or more often, contacted other aircraft (usually IFR) to warn them of my presence. I have a panel mounted iPad Mini with OzRunways & extra GPS antenna, so have some traffic displayed. If I understand you correctly; The Skyecho could be configured to work on ADSB IN (only) & "paint" onto my iPad, any ADSB OUT aircraft, within a 20 NM radius of my position. Without ADSB OUT I would not appear on other aircrafts systems. I am confused about using Skyecho IN/ OUT with TT22 also operating - is this functionally okay or not? I could just get a PingUSB from UAvionix. This will display ADSB IN on my iPad but as no OUT capability, would be as for Skyecho above. Seems to me that if Skyecho & Trig TT22 can both be active at the same time , this would be the way to go.

Interesting. I have AofA in my homebuilt, no stall warning. My AofA has a series of coloured bands and tone (sound). For me the AofA is most useful in the circuit , turn to final and on approach to touch down. This is a mostly head/eyes up time. The coloured bands are down on my instrument panel (integrated with Dynon) so I rarely use this. The tone system warning works well for me, I hear it in my headset. Its set for 10 knots above stall. I know everything has "come together" when the AofA is squealing, as I round out.

Thanks Neil, Veeeeeeeeeery interesting! If I understand correctly - I would have to turn off my Trig TT22 when using the SkyEcho. Presume this would be to prevent two (confusing) signals going ATC/another aircraft. With the SkyEcho (IN) I would be getting additional inflight information on the location of other aircraft . The SkyEcho's (OUT) broadcast integrity is below that of my Trig TT22 and there is a question over whether ATC monitors it or not. So I must decide if the benefit of "seeing" other aircraft displayed on my iPad, outweighs my current "relationship" with ATC.

Hi F10, I'm with you on overflying, before descending to join the circuit - lots of pluses cant think of a serious negative. Again like you, I get concerned with straight in approaches, for all the reasons you mentioned. In my limited experince this is typical of commuter (RPT) aircraft - fast & big! Best to keep out of their way. Its some time since I had a RPT call to say they were on (very) long final, when I was established in the circuit,- I decided I would like to "orbite" at some distance, convenient to rejoining the circuit, with a good view of the approaching RPT (I communicated this to the CP & was thanked for my consideration). I rejoined the circuit, when I assessed I could make my landing, after he had left the active runway - all good!.

Hi, I have Trig TT22 Mode S transponder (out only). Is the SkyEcho compatible with the above? ie what effect, if any, does carrying the Sky Echo, have on ATC's reading of my existing transponder transmissions?

I strongly advise talking this over with the RAA technical staff - way too many slightly contradictory opinions from well meaning helpers. RAA will tell you exactly what is permitted & not and help you plan a way forward As for the Rotax 912UL (80 hp). Contact Bert Flood Imports for definitive advice.

Very odd! Small technical point -The engine can not have been ".... an in-line, 16 cylinder injection-type aircraft engine..." and an ".......inverted V design...." . I think the latter far more likly than the former😈

Hmmmm! I can't say I have ever had occasion to approach a pilot, after an airborne "incident" BUT how are you/other pilot going to learn (always two sides to a story) if a discussion doesn't take place. There should be no debate /discussion in the air.

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Maaaate! Check out the this Forum, "Aircraft General Discussion" - "Started a Spare parts List" There is a fairly in-depth discussion on this topic, starting about 01 June/24. https://www.recreationalflying.com/forums/topic/38915-started-a-spare-parts-list/page/8/ FYI - If you purchase plugs from Bert Flood, they come with (small additional charge) or without, the heatsink paste.

FV - Thanks for all that. Would you have a contact name/phone number of a reputable person, professional (best) or amature (OK for a "bit of a look over" ). Rockhampton is a bit of a costly hike, from Sydney, if aircraft turns out to be a bit suss.

I checked out the Mangalore incident video. One of the points that I took from it was how hard it is to see another aircraft in flight. Over time I have been amazed at the emphasis/reliance on "See & Avoid" as a reliable technique for maintaining separation. I have always felt that human eyesight is just not up to the task. We need whatever technological help we can get to see another aircraft. Radio communication is currently still THE best technological help we can get BUT is dependent on the human in the cockpit actually using it appropriately. Appropriately in this context, means making calls that contain easily understood location and intention information. Listening & responding, when appropriate, to incoming calls. Far too many pilots are inhibited by concerns about cluttering up the frequency and not using proscribed language. It is better to be a little verbose, use everyday language, than not make what might be your last call. Not saying this would have helped in the Mangalore incident just remarking on see & avoid and what I see as the importance of & under use, of radio communication..

Hi Josh, I am sorry that you have not received any responses from this Forum. This may be due to it having a primarily Australasian membership - Birmingham being a tad outside our usual flight planning. I hope I am correct in my observation that the aircraft maintenance world is a fairly small one - job adverts in general press, likly rare. You may be best to take the initiative/be proactive and start contacting aircraft maintenance facilities in the UK - initially just asking for a meeting/look round their facility/operation. Once you have made contact, you will start to get a feel for hiring prospects, may be even referrals to other potential employers. Good luck 😈

There must be some Forum members in the greater Rockhampton area.

As an illustration of how separation, at an uncontrolled airfield, can/should work; Last Sunday I was inbound to The Oaks, from, the West. I announced at 5 miles (having not gone further from the airfield) 2500ft, inbound, remaining at 2500 ft, call again over the field, 3 minutes. I immediately received a call from a pilot, to the East of the field, inbound at the same altitude, also about 3 minutes out. The bad - We were on a potentially collision course. The good - We both knew exactly where the other aircraft was (not sighted at the start). Established verbal contact. Moments later he had me sighted/called - I was slightly slower. Visual contact made! Visual & verbal contact made, we were able to smoothly, without risk, avoid each other, descend to circuit height and land. At about the same time as this aerial exchange took place, there was a third aircarft, doing circuits - never heard a transmission. We talked about the incident - he very concerned/apologetic that he had made excessive calls. I assured him he had done very well, made just enough timely calls/information for both of use to continue with our planned safe arrival. Seems to me, that the first rule must be "Use Your Radio" even if you haven't heard any other traffic. Too many think that once in the circuit (including taxying) everyone knows where you are & what you are doing - no need for a call or (if need be) respond to a caller There is no comparison between the pilot having a social chat/cluttering up the frequency and a pilot doing his/her best to maintain separation.😈

T510, My comments are based on the possibility (???) that a version with a APU generating power for range/duration extension, may be possible. Been out of the field for along time now but a modern header was over a million dollars Au. It's not so long ago that ALL mustering was done on horseback, the idea of using aircraft was way too costly and farfetched. If you need the tool to efficiently do the job, the money will be found.

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Hi All - especially Forum members in the greater Rockhampton area (Qld). Looking for someone (or recommendation) to do a pre purchase inspection on an RAA all metal aircraft Rotax 912ULS.

Jim, Have reached out to the President of the Wedderburn Club/Airfield on your behalf - will see what he finds out for me.

Pilot/builder/owner is based at Wedderburn (soon to move the Shellharbour (WGong). If you have no contact there, I will try & get you a name.

Gates Heater Hose PN 28091 $19 AU (+ delivery) Recently came across this product (have order two). It may be a viable alternative, in some situations, to the usual very expensive SCAT Tubing.

i had the pleasure of a conducted tour of an immaculate RV 4 on Saturday (Wedderburn Fly In). Its LED tail beacon was tiny, about 20 mm diameter and only raised about 10 mm above the vertical fin/stabiliser.

I would also like to delete my Classified Advertisement - how do I do it? AND You may not have noticed the significant number of ads, that when you get in them, the item has been sold.