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  1. Jabiru7252
    If the 'powers that be' were so worried about national security, why do they allow so many contractors with dual citizenship to work in defence on 'sensitive' projects. I know they do this because on several occasions I have worked with folks who have left defence and returned to their home countries.
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    Great video!!! I was in France for about a week back in 1980 but was mostly partying hard so don't remember much.
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    The Mallard looks as strong as a bull - I'm surprised it smashed up so much.
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    Steep turn while low and slow, just like the B52 crash some years back...
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    I always did a weight and balance when flying my mates and myself to various destinations. Even used those horrible 'P' charts when it was as hot as hell. Nowadays, as I get older all the weight and balance problems are with me, not the aircraft!!!
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    More info needed. I got my PPL in the early 90s and apart from the BFR I have not needed to do any regular exams, checks etc. Maybe if I was commercial perhaps? As far as I'm aware, all I need to go back to PPL is a medical and maybe a flight review through CTR.
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    Oh Dear, I better get cracking, haven't done that exam yet. Not even sure what benefit it will have for me as I can still do an oil change etc. without it.
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    They (Super Tucano's) wouldn't replace the F35 but might replace the PC9. I sure as hell would not want to go into battle with a single engine fighter, let alone fly it half way round the world.
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    Maybe if Trump kills of any deals between Australia and the USA we can finally dump the F35 rubbish and get some real planes, and save a few zillion in the process?
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    I heard the temperature limit is because of fuel vaporization issues. I won't fly when it's hot because my Jabiru is just too light and get tossed about too much. I like to enjoy my flying.
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    I thought parachutes were mandatory in gliders.
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    Yea, I've seen 'LOST', 'MH370' on Oz-Runways. You can put just about anything you want.
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    Given the circumstances, I'd take that chance. Remember, it's not a forced landing so taking ones time would be in order.
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    Let me flaunt my ignorance; the foam is a fire-retardant NOT a 'soft landing' cushion (True/false). It was not a forced landing as the engine was working along with all controls (true/false). If I were to find myself in a similar situation in my Jabiru, I would kill all electrics and fuel on short final and then the mags during the hold-off so I don't wreck my prop or engine.
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    Even if the military degraded the GPS it would not effect us private/recreational pilots because we only need enough accuracy to get us to a waypoint or destination. In the days when GPS was 'degraded' 300 meters was the best we got, that's a long time ago. Today so much relies on GPS that if the 'they' pulled the big switch then they would be cutting their own throats and be facing an infinite number of pizzed off people. having said all that, I like my paper map and compass.
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    I think "Aeroplane Repo" is a crock.
  17. Jabiru7252
    If a third of aircraft for sale are <= $30k and a third are capable of 100 knots cruise and a third are capable of being hauled around on a trailer then you have a 1 in 27 chance of scoring what you want. Good luck!
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    A Jabiru in a 'strait- jacket'? Where are the fuel vents?
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    Check out Adelaide Soaring Club. They take oxygen with them when doing gliding at altitude.
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    I lasted maybe ten seconds at the controls on the dragonfly. It was VERY sensitive in the pitch for me.
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    I went for a blast in this about a year ago.
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    If the wind is strong enough to cause that concern (lifting the wing) then Yes, I'd hold aileron into wind and brake with the left hand. But, I wouldn't consider flying in wind that strong.
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    Why was the 'student' holding the stick and throttle? If that was an instructor in the RH seat he should have taken full control. At least he isn't around to harm anybody else. Hope the student came out okay.
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    Keep your hand on the throttle after landing and brake with the right hand. Bitumen is smooth but on a rough runway you might find the throttle creeps on and you quickly have 2000rpm plus while trying to stop on a short rough runway. As usual, an enjoyable and professionally produced video. Keep em coming.
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    all too complicated and gobble-d-gook for this old fart.
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