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About bushcaddy105

  • Birthday 19/11/1948

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    BushCaddy R80 19-4564
  • Location
    Beetaloo Valley SA
  • Country
    Australia

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  1. bushcaddy105 started following Subaru EA81 SU carby with manifold
  2. bushcaddy105
    More information about "Subaru EA81 SU carby with manifold"
    This is the same setup that I have been using for 18 years. The carby is an SU HIF6 (1 3/4 inch throat) from a single carby Volvo 144. This version has an enricher valve (read "choke") that twin carb versions don't have. As a pressure operated carby it automatically altitude compensates (same as Bing used on Rotax and Jabiru) and also has a temperature compensated jet. The throttle spring is set up for wide open if linkage or cable disconnects. The piston slide uses a linear ball race for trouble-free operation. Depending on the level of engine tune the needle may need to be replaced. I find a needle code BAG most suitable on my engine. The manifold is actually from an EA82 engine which has the advantage of the water outlet being at the firewall end of the installation. It has been modified with unwanted coolant and vacuum pipes plugged.`The adaptor elbow is angled to keep the carby horizontal in flight. For sale due to clean-out prior to downsizing.
  3. bushcaddy105 started following RAAus head office. , First "Flight" - Wright Brothers or KIWI Richard Pearse (MSFS) , Adelaide to Alice Springs best stops and 1 other
  4. bushcaddy105
    Having visited the memorial at the site of his flight, and reading the handwritten testimonials late in their lives by then students at the nearby school who witnessed the flight, I am personally convinced that he was the first. (These original testimonials are on display at MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology). The only grounds for denial that Americans will quote is that Richard himself got the date wrong when interviewed towards the end of his life in a mental institution.
  5. bushcaddy105
    Arkaroola is worth considering - spectacular landscapes, but do it in winter or early morning. In summer the turbulence can be scary. The resort will pick you up from the airstrip if staying overnight.
  6. bushcaddy105
    Adelaide Advertiser reports another "crash" this afternoon at Evelyn Downs, 150Km north of Coober Pedy. The pilot suffered minor injuries when attempting to land a light aircraft. No further information given.
  7. bushcaddy105
    No benefit for South Australian members, or Western Australian and NT too for that matter. The closest outlets are all in EST time zones. No bouquets from me.
  8. bushcaddy105 started following Icom IC-A200 VHF with Vox intercom add-on
  9. bushcaddy105
    More information about "Icom IC-A200 VHF with Vox intercom add-on"
    This item is no longer available- SOLD
  10. bushcaddy105 started following Aldinga Airshow 2024
  11. bushcaddy105

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    Yes, I flew down from Port Pirie yesterday, and home after it finished this afternoon. It was unusual to have both Matt Hall's Red Bull team AND Paul Bennett Airshows on the same program. There is obviously a certain amount of rivalry! The local amateur team, The Silver Sharks, all flying RV's just keeps on getting more polished every performance I have seen. A surprise low(very!) level handling display by an Air Force Posiedon was a feature. The sheer number of spectators (easily 10,000+) was surprising given the Gather Round of AFL in Adelaide was also on this weekend. Aldinga has always been a top airfield and always busy, being home to about 80 aircraft in all taking in Adelaide Biplanes joyflights, Flying schools, Parachuting, Corporate charter ops, maintenance and a great cafe overlooking the field. Only one strip was in use yesterday with the unicom operator juggling both left and right hand circuits when I arrived. Same with today's departures after the show. - a very fast moving sequence well handled.
  12. bushcaddy105 started following Shipping a kit by road in Australia , The impending 3G network shutdown and Aircraft down on Wilgena station, northern SA? 23/2/2024
  13. bushcaddy105
    We live in a valley with 4 Telstra mobile towers within 15kM. No signal from any of them, all "over the hill". We feed our Celfi with a weak Telstra signal from a tower 27kM away. Good 4G most of the time, but some weather conditions drop it to 3G. 5G? What's that? Never likely to see it here! BUT, we live in a special spot and are happy to accept what we have.
  14. bushcaddy105
    On TV news tonight, no details, no video. Just that pilot was injured.
  15. bushcaddy105
    Years ago now, but 12 foot long crate in 8 X 5 trailer with 2 feet hanging out front and back (no gates). Had the advantage of me knowing how it travelled.
  16. bushcaddy105
    Very sad to read that Dave Briffa was one of the deceased. While having never personally met, Dave and I shared a common interest in that we both have rare GRAY cars from the early 1920's and Dave was very generous with information and literature when I restored mine in 2010/11. My condolences to both families who I sincerely hope will eventually be advised of the cause of this event.
  17. bushcaddy105
    In a (very much) past life, VK5ZFL. Never got round to Morse before marriage and a family provided other pastimes. Also 9SYM Mobile Outpost SSB for a while.
  18. bushcaddy105
    The BushCaddy family (no longer in production) used a modified Clark Y with a completely flat underside. Works well for me, with lots of lift and a benign stall at 32 knots indicated. That's without flaps. The R80 is the baby of the models and doesn't use them.
  19. bushcaddy105
    Some roads were dropped from 110 to 100Kph. One local one was the Goyder highway from Crystal Brook to Gulnare. Caused a ruckus, until independent MP Geoff Brock made it an election platform to restore the status quo. He won, and achieved his promise. Have to remember, though, SA's roads are all 100Kph UNLESS signed otherwise. The otherwise is usually only national routes.
  20. bushcaddy105
    Not just aviation. South Australia's road deaths so far this year are way above 2022 numbers, particularly motor cyclists. Significantly, the majority of country road deaths are of country drivers.
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