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    Brumby elevator issue

    Tomo replied to Tomo's topic in Brumby

    Thanks for that Paul, and I apologise if any harm was done by putting it on the forum. I was just curious to know how it was fitted and thought it was a good place to have a discussion. Which I think has been resolved and everyone is now the wiser to how they are built! all the best Tom
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    You've got lot's of advice so far so I'll try and keep it short. You mention it moves around a lot at 6-8ft or so off the ground? Couple of questions regarding that: Are you at a high angle of attack at this point? and when you land do you feel like you've 'dropped' it on rather than flown it on? If that is the case I'd suggest you are rounding out to much in that first phase and not getting into the nice ground effect area - so you end up pulling back and 'waffling', or stooging - often accompanied by the stall horn and dropping onto the runway. I only mention this because when coming from a larger plane, with much more inertia and weight, that round out height (or phase one) would be fantastic as you have the right combination to settle it on, but being light and nibble you have to get a bit lower in phase one, and then start the landing phase two. (i.e. the hold off) I'll probably get boo'd at, but maybe try a flat power on approach a couple times (keep that nose wheel off however!) but that way you might be able to find the ground and the sweet spot to level off at. Ps. I'm not an instructor, but I've had a mix of aircraft type experience and this is something that I notice people do, and I've done myself. regards
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    That's what you call a close call.
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    Was looking at the low wing Brumby that is online at a flight school the other day and saw this bolt... I know it's probably never likely to happen but it worries me a bit. This bolt is on the inside of the elevator servo, or balance tab, with a few mm clearance to the fixed part of the horizontal stabiliser. The first photo below shows the head of the bolt, the second photo shows the cavity that could very easily trap said bolt head if it ever came loose, even a small amount. Resulting in a jammed elevator... Anyone else noticed this? and have had any thoughts about it? Just looks like a potential problem that could possibly be eliminated by replacing bolt with something else, or at least tie-wiring it.
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    The wife and I should be there!
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    Well there's one in the oven at present…
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    Yes and yes, sadly
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    Was going to head up but awoke to it raining...
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    Good to see!
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    They did drop it, on purpose as it was getting out of control apparently! What a mess... written off now.
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    Nah, just an mate from Bundy.
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    Does the membership cost reduce if they are going online with the magazine?? I hope so as I haven't been able to renew mine yet.
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    G'day Ricky, a nice J120 you got yourself there, Matt asked me if I could take it over for you but I haven't got the time either!! Hope you find someone that looks after your new aircraft that can take it over for you. Regards, Tom
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    Trying to get permission to fly in myself in the morning, before the big thing arrives... wish me luck!
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    You won't need to pay to see it!! It's going to be quite visible... haha
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    Everyone just swears instead these days....
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    I'll be there!
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    Sit up in the seat, take a few deep breaths, wiggle the controls, as someone else already mentioned. (mind you depends on the aircraft!!) If your approach isn't working, the landing won't either - just another way to tell if you're awake.
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    What a brilliant idea!! Sometimes it's the simple ideas that are the most impressive!
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    Might have to take the Pacer for a run!
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    Those numbers don't look promising, do your sums and calculations and you'll be sweet.
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    Hey! Does anyone know of any spare hangar spaces at Mittagong airfield? Thanks
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    Flying low level over water is always riskier also... Real shame, accidents like this are preventable. Hope the folks of those lost are coping, what a sad way to finish a year.
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    Tomo gets a Pacer!

    Tomo replied to Tomo's topic in Piper

    All fixed up! Flies magically, we are very happy with it… once this weather calms down will fly it home from Toowoomba.
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