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  1. danny_galaga
    Yes, although I think they actually only make parts for their own aircraft. That's what they say they'll continue to do. I might have to snap up an undercarriage, just in case...
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    I can't remember if I ever noticed there were two power ratings! Going by that illustration, I have the 0.9kw version. Keep us informed!
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    Yep. And the other Bushcat builders were saying just do the clamps up tighter 😄 I used 03-0010 and 03-0007 universal and 2 X 02-0951 Datsun 120y. Connectors came with the kit (25mm!)
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    Oh, what I'm saying is our local lad is NOT convenient! So now I see some prices, Gates is cheaper and probably more convenient! I already use Gates rubber on the radiator hoses. That was an issue with the kit (they supply 27mm!). Although I got the different bends etc from various suppliers. Again, if I can avoid calling someone on the phone, the guy with the shopping cart on their website gets the sale.
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    I was particularly interested in the 17mm. So you are saying it will be about $160 from the rotax supplier? You know I'm on board with getting equivalent quality from other suppliers if it's cheaper (and easier) but this hose in particular doesn't look to be much of a savings? Mind you , I've only emailed the local rotax once and didn't get a response. Almost as important as price is ease of purchase for me. It's the 21st century- if I can't just click on something and put it in a cart and buy it, that supplier goes down the list. It's why I buy so much from Aircraft Spruce. I guess if the 17mm hose is about the same price I'd still buy it from someone that I don't have to ring. GIVE ME CONVENIENCE OR GIVE ME DEATH!!!!
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    I used a canvas strap type tool, but since I have a printer, .ight be worth making one of these 🙂
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    What's it cost from Rotax?
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    Rotax 912 water/oil temp sensor (the more recent version, not the older style) You can get the vdo part, exactly the same part, but it's not in a roTAX baggy. That's maybe half the price of a Rotax labelled vdo sensor. Or you can get the aftermarket version, available in Australia for about sixty bucks including postage 🙂 mine is working well so far and has good reviews. UL FLIGHT LINE TEMP SENDER 150C M10X1.5 T-6 T-3
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    This is true, although no one has mentioned reconditioning motors...
  10. danny_galaga
    In any case, it's not good to breath so having it reduced is a good thing, no?
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    Damn straight. If there's an emergency, I'm aviating the hell out of that plane. Communicate is third on the list. Still not sure how it relates to this news story though. Was there a mention of a distress call?
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    I agree with you. But what's this about a mayday call? I didn't see that in the article.
  13. danny_galaga
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-29/jandakot-airport-plane-crash-pilot-dies/103782498?utm_campaign=abc_news_web&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web
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    Only just today I noticed a Drifter with one.
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    ill be there tomorrow.
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    IT's a shame about the mag. I mean, I appreciate that there is one at all. But it used to be a much more fun mag before the previous editor died. It had a lot more features on aircraft many of us might conceivably fly one day. Perhaps ONE person in the whole of Australia is ever going to fly the Icon (the reviewer), even if it stayed in business. Maybe one or two pages would be enough to tell us prols about it, rather than 8. It might have fitted better in 'Posh Planes Monthly' or something. Still, the cover story was more in keeping with what might interest more of us (Ercoupe). Although I have a feeling they've written about it before. And a story about Lawrence Hargreaves was welcome. If any of the magazine editors are reading this- More cheap and cheerful stuff please! I wanna read about Austers and C150s and Zenith 701s and Drifters, as well as the fancier stuff. How about the history of Quicksilver, pretty much the biggest name (I think they have produced over 15,000 aircraft) in 'real' ultralights?
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    Biogeny recapitulates phylogeny (Or is it the other way 'round?)
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    E=MC²
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    Fully understand all that. If I read 'The Economist' for instance there is no doubt. What I'm saying is it looks suspiciously LIKE paid advertising. Especially the estate story. It reads like it was lifted straight out of their sales brochure. I feel there are some grey areas being exploited.
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    Sure, but normally (and I assumed legally) it will say 'paid advertisement ' at the top or bottom of the page
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    There is also an article about a flying estate. You know, where you have your house backed onto an airfield.both those articles smelt of paid advertising, but normally a reputable magazine would say that. Sure enough, the website for the estate is down. I wonder if the magazine mostly gets paid advertising from people about to go broke 🤔
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    Agreed. While I'm coming on board with the ZD engines viability, I am very happy with my nearly time expired flying school engine. Always the same workshop, at the same airfield. And I already have maybe 20 hours experience with this engine from when it was in the plane I hired. Price difference is huge, and I am confident I have a reliable engine.
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    Christ almighty, Android+ 15 minute edit window = post completely opposite of what I meant 😄 Should say: Yes, because then i can tell my mates 'let me tell you about this guy...'
  24. danny_galaga
    Yes, because then u can tell my mates 'let me tell you about this guy...'
  25. danny_galaga
    I can't tell if you're being serious or not...
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