PapaFox

Here's the link to the UK forum I was referring to https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=119153 7 pages long, but a bit of an eye- opener, considering how popular these units are

There's an interesting discussion on another forum looking at the design inadequacies and power requirements of the SE2. Are we allowed to post a link to another forum??? Short summary of findings were that the Skyecho only draws up to 1A as maximum charge rate (limited by its internal charge controller), dropping to 0.6A when the battery is fully charged. The internal batteries are 2x3250mAh. 6500mAh capacity total with 12hr functional capacity means its drawing around 540mAh, so 1A input should still provide enough additional power for recharging the batteries. Add in that the USB socket looks like a USB-C, but doesn't confirm to USB specifications (the SE2 actually provides power out through that socket while turned on). I looked into all this when my first unit totally failed after only about 10 hours of total flight time with regular charges between flights.

One odd thing to note is that while prices are listed in AUD$, with GST as to be expected, online payments, at least, are processed as international transactions with the associated additional bank fees

This one only shows blue light when receiving power. Doesn't turn off after an overnight charge. Apart from that light, nothing else shows any sign of life

Finally got the chance to take little Misses 5 and 3 for flights again. One of those days when 3 runways were being used, made all the more fun by a total failure of the SkyEcho to turn on... not what you'd expect after only managing to use it in the air for 10hrs total since new (and I don't mean from a single charge either)

The concentric flap and aileron torque tube idea looks similar to those used on the BD4 and Grummans AA1 and AA5 if want to see how it has been implemented in other aircraft already

Going straight to the primary registration source (CASA), although their latest data is 1 month old now (usually is updated each Monday). There are 70 8__ regos and 9 X#_

Yes, this is the same name and property as listed for VH-PHG

A check of the address of the map in the 2nd post matches a Tecnam Eaglet registered VH-PHG. That should give you the owners name if you want to try to contact them

A ground based pitot-static check will verify the accuracy of the altimeter and vsi instrument but not the full installation. If you are sensing static pressure in a poor location aerodynamically, your readings will not be indicating accurately.

According to here, when the USN finished with it in 1956, it had 3357hrs already before becoming a civilian photo platform for another 6 years

And then you get the likes of Mildura airport where their Terms of Use for the airport says that all aircraft shall call downwind, base and final amongst other calls. That would have been a nightmare when the pilot academy was operating there.

Yes, the aviation security status check must be current as per Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, section 6.55

Kgwilson posted this in the other similar thread https://www.recreationalflying.com/topic/38164-murwillumbah-airfield-flood-today/?do=findComment&comment=524694&_rid=29

The archive these came from is via windy.com . They have the webcam layer with all sorts of cams. Unfortunately, going past 24hrs is a bit useless as it only gives nighttime shots