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Old Bar Ferris Wheel Incident
jakej replied to aaron roberts's topic in Aircraft Incidents and Accidents
Add a tool for breaking the 'glass' canopy to that Dazza, for those that happen to stop upside down. I know of 2 instances where the pilot couldn't get out and there was fuel leaking too. Jake J -
Great, we're flogging the same horse then
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Are you encouraging us to buy the cheaper types ? If yes, then please tell everyone that these can't/won't be 'signed off' by a maintenance org.
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Actually .... some people have been using the single pointer (one needle) type, they are useless in terms of 'approval' and compliance with FAR 43 appen F . Jake J
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Yes, live & no - you have to hold the switch down (momentary switch) to lower flap. If it bothers a customer I usually have a large warning light ('in your face') that is on whenever the flaps are other than retracted, that is a simple way however there are more complicated (read expensive) ways inadvertent deployment. Jake J
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IMO the main issue is the dirty 'ripple' current from the permanent magnet alternators in the Jabby AND Rotax - low loss cable, shielding & good grounding MAY NOT fix any issues that's why some manufacturers include an electrolytic capacitor in the system or you could use a better regulator. Then there is the problem of overvoltage protection, I wonder how many have that covered. Jake J:cheezy grin:
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I have - on a Jabby I wired for IFR . I'd be glad to give you a few pointers, just pm me. Jake J
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As for direction .... I look out the window and look for it. Cheers Vev That's a good idea Vev, especially helpful for spotting those that don't have a transponder or have one turned off Jake J
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Check your pm - I have a question, totally unrelated but more about UHFs.
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Correct David, no offense meant Pete.:big_grin: My real concern is that some Instructors may not be making sure that pilots understand the theory taught as distinct from just hearing. I know of a situation where I questioned a pilot about how he used his altimeter - his reply was that he just dialed in aerodrome elevation, no problem with that except the altimeter was reading - 800 ft, I was stunned then too. So Pete ,and others, please ask the questions as we are here to help and learn. Jake J
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I hear you.
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David Not meant to be critical, more like stunned about the lack of understanding. Contributing to the knowledge base is what I also do, encourage, and will continue to do so however shouldn't Altimetry be part of the training syllabus ?
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Yeah I know Nev It just seemed an inordinate amount of 'traffic' to get a basic point across. Pardon my ignorance but isn't basic Altimetry (& Radio too) taught to RA Aus pilots ? If not then there are more potential problems with some ops to below 10,000 ft, no ?
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"To check the altimeter have a current area QNH on the subscale and be at an aerodrome that you know the height of. Your instrument should read the actual aerodrome height.. There is a tolerance . If you are outside it your altimeter is technically unserviceable. Nev" "VFR altimeters have a +/- 100' tolerance to be legal." cficare Wasn't this covered in post #6 ?
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You should beable to get the PF QNH via ATIS from there and dial that into the Altimeter then compare Alt reading to aerodrome elevation. IF there is a significant (more than 100') difference then the Alt is out of calibration or, as you probably have the 'Chinese' Altimeter, it is U/S. Jake J
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"...........and typically their TBO is reduced unless the engine is engineered for the typical aerobatic forces." David Don't take offence please, I was just questioning the veracity of your statement - wouldn't want anyone to have 'bad' info Jake J
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That would be handy to know. Thanks in anticipation DJP :big_grin: Oh, BTW Mahlon in the Lycoming Yahoo forum is also excellent value for all things 'engine' ie Lycosaurus & Continental. Jake J
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"There are significant gyroscopic forces on an aircraft engine used for aerobatics and typically their TBO is reduced unless the engine is engineered for the typical aerobatic forces." David Really ?? Jake J
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This probably puts it into perspective, a quote from AS&S re Torque-Seal ---- "This is considered hazardous and will cost a minimum of $400.00 for 1 or 100 tubes" ---- so buying local for 'hazardous' items is the way to go. Jake J
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Dave For the exercise get a quote for them to supply and let us know the result, I think you will be shocked at the price to ship it Jake J
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Any silicone added to polishes etc will give avionics 'static' issues too & particularly on composite aircraft. Jake J
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Sorry Kaz, Can't agree re accommodation, it's apalling especially as they're making heaps of money over the last 3 seasons & the accom is such poor quality. Room (shed) 7, I think, has the only ensuite available. Although the pub is an icon & the meals quite good they should put something back into improving the infrastructure. Jake J
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Private discussions had determined just that - both will be on the new stickgrip. Jake Jansen
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I should have said armrests are just that - not a place for switches For your situation they could possibly fit vertically, with separation, just below Mag 2 (IGN 2) switch. We can do that when it gets here as I need to wire in the Auto Trim feature to the autopilot system and that will involve cutting into the trim switch wiring anyway. Jake Jansen