Mike Ludbey

I don't think it is your ham fisted passengers fault, It seems to be a problem with Tecnams!!!!!!!

Yes Yenn I always give the exhaust a good shake and check engine mounts for any excessive movement. Thanks Crezzi I will take note of that when ordering and Installing springs

Thanks Mc Guyver,I will order new ones and give that a try.

What happened is the muffler is still tight against engine pipes as they are spring loaded,but the muffler has popped away from the two pipes,not aligned.I havnt done any thing to spring the Muffler back over the two pipes as yet.

Starting up a 912 rotax,having worn a balaklava this morning as icy cold,I thought the engine sounded a bit throaty,Taxied to warm up area,seemed to warm engine up as normal,all ok. Still not sure of change ,thought it was balaclava with earphones, thought I will do a circuit before leaving Aerodrome,so took off ,just as I took off I heard a snap as I pulled my visor down. I had broken my visor so I landed straight away,came back to Hanger found both side of engine exhausts Had blown off muffler,has anyone come across this before as I am concerned that this has happened, Even though it was so cold.I might have held throttle down while starting engine.

Just like to say thanks Alf for the fly over to Porpunkah, the scenery and snow was spectacular. I think you should have a go at flying one of the PC 9s at the raaf next. Ill see if I can sneek you a fly ha! ha! When you get back we will plan a camp out at Marlo. With Trikes. see ya soon mick.