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  1. Thruster88
    I don't think VFR aircraft are required to contact.
  2. Thruster88
    I think there have been plenty of potential test cases, accidents, since the RAAus "insurance" began. Start date anyone?
  3. Thruster88
    I am sure mr Rush would have done the sums and known there wass about 7400 tons pushing the titanium domes together at that depth.
  4. Thruster88
    Nowadays one can buy a 2000 hour rotax 912 for less than the cost of a VW + conversion, a better choice.
  5. Thruster88
    I am guessing there would be a significant number of RAAus aircraft that may need a MARAP or three to be compliant with RAAus regulations. Would such aircraft be disqualified from the "insurance" that is often touted as a member benefit when fees are raised? Has anyone ever received benefit from the "insurance" or know of anyone receiving benefit?
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    Lycoming o-320 has that beat, 1953 to 2023 still in production unchanged. There are many variations, these are just different configurations. Only one thin parts book for all the 320's.
  7. Thruster88
    Um...
  8. Thruster88
    According to the final report the only fault with the power plant was a stuck waste gate on the left turbocharger. The throttle would still have been capable of controlling the manifold pressure to get a desired percentage of power.
  9. Thruster88
    It keeps full charge for months at a time, couple of jump starts and it will be at 50-75%. There is a DC out 12v/10A round style connection plus USB and mini USB type C.
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    I bought this one Jump Starter 2000A Portable 12 Volt Car battery Heavy duty high booster Rooboost WWW.EBAY.COM.AU Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Jump Starter 2000A Portable 12 Volt Car battery Heavy duty high booster Rooboost at the best online prices at eBay! about a year ago. I thought they were a bit of a joke with the size of cables. First job was to start the 7 litre Cat tractor that would barely turn over, started like it had new batteries. Works well as a power bank for charging phones.
  11. Thruster88
    Wyreema 8nm south of toowoomba is the closest ad with contact info.
  12. Thruster88
    I bought a nice condition totally original single seat Thruster last year for only 5k aud. New 103 kits are at least 15k us. Not sure there is demand anymore for the simple machines.
  13. Thruster88
    Fred at wagga bike tyres would have the correct tubes to fit your wheels Home - Flight School - More Abou WWW.WAGGABIKETYRES.COM
  14. Thruster88
    They may have this aircraft
  15. Thruster88
    You are not thinking this correctly. The only thing that matters is percentage of power. Two identical aircraft one with fixed pitch the other with a constant speed flying at the same climb or cruise speed at 75% power will be burning the same amount of fuel and loading the cooling system the same. Only difference will be the rpm on the constant speed may be lower, or it could be the same, the pilot has that control. The rpm of the prop will not effect cooling air flow, only air speed matters, if both aircraft are at 75% power airspeed and therefore the cooling will be the same.
  16. Thruster88
    With my farming background I see a field of soybeans. Soybeans have to be harvested with the cutter bar on the ground, they even have flex Draper headers now for a close cut. Soybeans are planted leaving the field completely flat and are often rolled after seeding for more flatness. I see an incipient stall spin. Training may help but history shows it is not always effective.
  17. Thruster88
    No Lycomings engines are clones. There are clones of the lycoming, Titan made by Continental engines is one of them. When your only competitor in class clones your engine you know it is good.
  18. Thruster88
    If I recall correctly there was some discussion about the original location of the heat exchanges and why that might be problematic.
  19. Thruster88
    Trevor is still the wallet salesman king. Can't believe the vid is still up. Just keeping it aviation.
  20. Thruster88
    As an RV6a owner I was un aware of this service bulletin. Most likely because it is not listed in the RV6a section of Van's aircraft excellent website. Van's do not recommended this retrofit for RV6a aircraft for various reasons.
  21. Thruster88
    I did not fly today however the Freedom to fly RV aircraft formation team have come to Cowra for a visit. 10 RV aircraft lead by a Yak flying beautiful formation with smoke, visual and aural perfection. We're super excited for our next training camp coming up soon. Keep... FB.WATCH We're super excited for our next training camp coming up soon. Keep your eyes peeled for more news! We would also like to welcome Punkin Head Air Sports...
  22. Thruster88
    The guy in the vid is Trevor Jacobs cousin.
  23. Thruster88
    Marty, I have a genuine rotax square bottle, not used from my last 582 same as 912. Will post at no cost to you, pm address if interested.
  24. Thruster88
    All cirrus aircraft have the BRS parachute. The chute has not been deployed in this case, straps not pulled from the fuselage sides. I guess the pilot did not want to hear "shouldn't have pulled the chute, could have done a normal forced landing". Good result.
  25. Thruster88
    We won't be able to call it part 103, that is already in use. https://www.casa.gov.au/search-centre/rules/part-103-casr-sport-and-recreation-aircraft The pic on the header of this thread is me living the dream, no license, registration or training. 1984 the year the AUF started.
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