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Lycons don't run on JetA1 one of the most spectacular failures of that technology

memory chips have a limited life you can only read and write to them so many times. in this case it looks like it just needs reflashing

different rudder top to allow the install of a strobe?

Urgent action is needed if Australia’s aviation industry is to avoid disruptions due to the shortage of pilots and skilled maintenance engineers, a report says. That is the conclusion of an expert industry panel’s review of the aviation training sector in this country. “Australia is experiencing a severe shortage of aviation personnel and the situation is growing worse,” the report published on July 27 stated. “The current shortage of qualified pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers is a global problem and a major issue for Australia’s aviation system. Urgent action is required if the country is to avoid major disruptions. “This is not a future threat, it is a significant present challenge that is currently disrupting the industry, and actions to address it need to include immediate mitigations supported by a longer-term sustainable strategy which involves many stakeholders.” The report’s publication comes as Boeing’s recently published 2018-2037 Pilot and Technician Outlook estimated the commercial airline industry will require 635,000 new pilots, 622,000 maintenance technicians and 858,000 cabin crew members over the next 20 years in response to a doubling of the fleet and record demand for air travel. Asia Pacific represented the largest source of demand with 31 per cent of all new pilots, 34.1 per cent of all technicians and 36.1 per cent of all cabin crew to be recruited in the region between now and 2037. The strong demand in the Asia Pacific was, in part, being met by qualified pilots from outside the region, attracted by the relatively higher wages and conditions on offer. Also, Asia Pacific airlines were sending pilots to overseas aviation schools in Australia, Europe, the United States and elsewhere to gain their qualifications while establishing locally-based flight schools as part of efforts to boost aviation training capacity to meet the expected demand. PDF copy of report in article Report says Australia suffering severe shortage of pilots and engineers - Australian Aviation

bend it

Somethings never change

You should write a book Matthew

depends on the model, if its a GS it won't get it past 200. the motors are happy running at any speed above 5000

There are hundreds of BMW powered microlights running around the EU, Takeoff in Germany has been pumping out BMW conversion kits since before you flying the A380

one year of the R1150 fleet has more miles on it than all of the rotax 912s ever built, never heard of any issues related to the piston speed but you are the expert's expert @mnewbery

you have to build it to qualify for flight training and good luck finding a school that has insurance for flight training in experimental aircraft

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newsworthy because they are exceptional

It's a shame that Australians are like that but that's who we are.

plenty of aftermarket parts for the 503, some an improvement but yeah they are an old aircooled 2 stroke engine

not all budget airlines Malaysia Airlines Jet Damaged After Returning for Landing - Pitot Covers Allegedly Left On - Aviation Maintenance Magazine

its pretty obvious whats happening Keith, pilots are giving up GA qualifications and going RAA and getting better paid ground jobs. Luckily foreign pilots are still eligible for 457 visas

once the FAA approves it, CASA will fall in line in months if not weeks

there is no pilot shortage, the airlines in the US are still paying only paying $24k a year for first timers, they are pushing for single pilot cockpits.

I don't fly often enough to need to cut corners, I just want to get to where I am going with the least amount of stress.

I wouldn't book jetstar for a holiday, being stuck in an airport is not a fun way to spend your holidays

unfortunately, there is no political will to introduce any sort of consumer protection over the enforcement of flight schedules. Its just how things are in Australia.

He's replacing the engines

he said the motors were playing up