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Our airfield is or can be very busy. I always call at 10nm to let all know what direction and height I am coming in from then call again at 3 miles letting all know how I will approach whether direct into downwind of crosswicd...then normal landing calls etc. That way everyone SHOULD know where I am

Skippy...no its the process. RAA have nothing to do with it except promote it..if you want to take advantage of the offer of 50%..YOU have to do the legwork dealing with the bureaucrats

Here is a circuit..this is all you need. Even powering from a SM supply wont be a issue Use a pot to set the volts then remove the pot and measure it and then put a fixed resistor of the same value in that spot..will be more stable

The 338 is a pretty hardy device...from memory you need a capacitor and 2 resistors. or at least 1 resistor to set the output voltage. thats it but remember 12v in and 5V out you are dropping 7 V across the regulator. So using ohms law you want 2amps to charge your Ipad or whatever thats now 14Watt of wasted power all done in heat. if anything will kill the 338 is not enough heatsinking Oh the capacitor is very important. it stops self oscillation and maybe some lower value 10nf or 100nf ceramic bypass caps would be a good thing too Mark

If you are the builder then you sign off on it no drama. I did exactly that and got the grant. I biought the Uavionix Tailbeacon X with the AV-30 and cost was $8070...the govt fella paid $4035 into my account after 6 weeks

A new development by Eprop..this is for the RV-12 and a rotax but I think maybe available at a later date for all the range when fitted to a Rotax. I have asked if they will be available and will get a unit for testing https://blogen.e-props.fr/archives/10903/e-props-for-vans-rv-12-special-pitot-system/

Ongoing work in preparation for the MTOW increase Members may be aware of recent amendments to some Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs). Some of this work is in preparation for the RAAus MTOW increase. The information below has been provided to RAAus by CASA: A CAO update instrument has been published on the Federal Register that provides for a number of changes to several of the 95-series CAOs that relate to sport aviation aircraft administered by SABs, the list of CAOs is below: Civil Aviation Order 95.8 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Hang Gliders and Paragliders) Instrument 2021 (CAO 95.8); Civil Aviation Order 95.10 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR— Microlight Aeroplanes) Instrument 2021 (CAO 95.10); Civil Aviation Order 95.12 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Gyroplanes Not Exceeding 250 kg) Instrument 2021 (CAO 95.12); Civil Aviation Order 95.12.1 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR —LSA Gyroplanes and ASRA-compliant Gyroplanes) Instrument 2021 (CAO 95.12.1); Civil Aviation Order 95.32 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Powered Parachutes and Weight-shift-controlled Aeroplanes) Instrument 2021 (CAO 95.32); Civil Aviation Order 95.55 (Exemptions from CAR and CASR — Certain Light Sport Aircraft, Lightweight Aeroplanes and Ultralight Aeroplanes) Instrument 2021 (CAO 95.55). Why Changes were made; A number of required updates had been identified in six (6) 95 series CAOs that relate to Sport Aviation aircraft. These updates relate to; Inclusion of pilot maintenance for lightweight aeroplanes, the operation of certain aircraft for which an experimental certificate is not in force over populous areas; the use of weight-shift-controlled aeroplanes for normal private operations, incorrect cross-references and redundant definitions, and removal of the existing self-repeal (on 1 December 2023) of the provision that deems SAB flight permits to be in force for certain aircraft. If these matters were not corrected, lightweight aeroplane pilot maintenance would have to be conducted by a third party, weight-shift-controlled aeroplanes would be unable to conduct private operations for personal purposes, and multiple kinds of sport aviation aircraft would have to be issued additional SAB flight permits or Part 91 approvals to fly over certain kinds of populous areas thus imposing an administrative burden on sport aviation bodies by requiring them to issue numerous permits at precisely the same time as those bodies are finalising their transition to Part 149. A summary of the changes that the instrument provides is below: The registered instrument: amends CAO 95.12, CAO 95.12.1, CAO 95.32 and CAO 95.55 to extend by a further year the deeming of SAB flight permits (as defined in the CAOs) being taken to be in force for aircraft listed with SABs before 2 December 2021; This permits aircraft that were registered with the relevant SAB prior to the commencement of the specific CAO on 02 December 2021 that do not have a SAB flight permit to continue to be operated under the existing scheme without being required to be issued with a flight permit (until the commencement of the Part 103 MOS) (b) amends CAO 95.10, CAO 95.12, CAO 95.12.1, CAO 95.32, and CAO 95.55 to provide that approvals under regulation 91.045 or 91.050 of CASR are not required for flights over populous areas that are not built-up areas of cities or towns, or certain flights over public gatherings, in specified aircraft to which the CAOs apply; This will ensure that there are no additional requirements for flight over populous areas (that are not cities or towns) and / or public gatherings with respect to approvals issued by CASA or Authorised Persons under either 91.045 or 91.050 until the commencement of Part 103. (c) amends CAO 95.55 to provide an exemption for the operator and pilot in command of a lightweight aeroplane from subregulation 42ZC (1) of CAR to the extent specified, to allow the holder of a specified pilot authorisation issued by a relevant ASAO (as defined in CAO 95.55) to carry out relevant maintenance (as defined in CAO 95.55) on the aeroplane if specified requirements are met. Relevant maintenance is defined as maintenance mentioned in Part 1 of Schedule 8 of CAR, other than items 19 and 25. This update permits persons that hold a pilot authorisation issued by an ASAO to operate a lightweight aeroplane that is listed (registered) with that ASAO to conduct the pilot maintenance specified in Part 1 of Schedule 8 of CAR, other than items 19 and 25 of the schedule, on a lightweight aeroplane. NOTING - The pilot maintenance may only be conducted if the operator of the lightweight aeroplane has given permission for the authorisation holder to conduct the maintenance. These pilot maintenance privileges do not include the conduct of pilot maintenance on lightweight aeroplanes listed with other ASAOs nor aircraft that are VH registered. Since CAR Part 4A applies to lightweight aeroplanes, any other maintenance not provided for by Part 1 of Schedule 8 must performed by an appropriately licensed aircraft engineer or, if applicable, in accordance with instrument CASA 18/22. (d) The instrument also amends CAO 95.8 to remedy the unintended omission in the exemption in section 8 of that CAO from Parts 4 to 4D of CAR for persons who have obligations under those Parts in relation to aircraft to which CAO 95.8 applies (that is, specified hang gliders, and paragliders, employed in private operations). This update reinstates the exemptions from maintenance requirements as contained in Part 4 to 4D of the CAR in relation to CAO 95.8 aircraft. (e) Also, the instrument amends CAO 95.32 to include further purposes, including the personal carriage of the pilot, for which aircraft to which CAO 95.32 applies may be used. The purposes for which two-place aircraft can be used now include the carriage of a passenger if the pilot holds a specified pilot authorisation. These purposes were inadvertently omitted from CAO 95.32 when it commenced on 2 December 2021. This inclusion enables the lawful carriage of a passenger in CAO 95.32 aircraft in line with previous versions of the CAO for private purposes providing the pilot holds appropriate authorisation from the administering SAB. An Amendment and Repeal instrument, with changes to all relevant CAOs, was registered on Friday 6 January 2023 and as the consolidated changes are made to individual CAOs, the updates will be incorporated into the CAOs available on the Federal Register of Legislation.

When I did my SE2. it took 4 hrs for CASA to come back with my codes

Remembering of course the maint and record keeping is way different in VH rego...compliance as well. I believe though the Group G will literally be a copy of the Experimental rules Mark

There is NO CTA access for RAA except for one case only. That is if you are training in a CTA at a airfield in RAA..thats it. CTA for RAA is still not available for the 760kg groupG. The only time is a RPL or greater then if you have a RPL you would register your aircraft as Experimental VH you would NOT be in RAA..... The only reason to be in RAA with groupG is a medical. If CASA do relax the medical to something more sensible than it is now then I believe RAA would lose quite a lot of members

If you look back quite a few years ago in my original savannah build blog you will see the multi outout one I made. it uses the LM338 its a great device so simple to use but heatsink is a big must. I first used tem some 20 years ago in glow plug drivers for RC aircraft. Set the voltage out and it would auto regulate the current for the glowplug...I made literally 50 for the guys in the model clubs. I keep LM338's always in the drawer at the workshopg

Linear is the best in my opion but the issue is the amount of heat you will generate..and also burn of course. If its 12v input then your dropping 7V across the regulator and at 3 amps thats 21watts being generated in heat Swith mode of course you dont get that but the are inherantly dirty and need extra filtering ... but I am fussy c

That document is for AC chargers. I use apple chargers at home as I have so much apple stuff but in the aircraft I have 12v to 5 V usb chargers,,,I have several. The fixed in dash ones seem to work well but I do have a couple of the cig lighter style ones. The key is as you intimated in your post you need good 2 amp one as a base not the smaller types https://www.jaycar.com.au/dual-usb-4-8a-smart-ic-car-charger-with-lcd-voltage-display/p/MP3692 https://www.jaycar.com.au/5-4a-dual-usb-car-charger-with-qualcomm-quick-charge-3-0/p/MP3682?pos=2&queryId=e64884a2a95b4a150cedea337357ea34 https://www.jaycar.com.au/4-2a-2-port-usb-charger-with-dust-cap-power-indicator/p/PS2034?pos=2&queryId=7dc1ce235f31dcffb426c738f4e168fe https://www.altronics.com.au/p/m8623c-5.5a-qc3.0-dual-usb-car-charger/

A lot of aircraft already have USB chargers in them...mine does. I fit them to all aircraft just beause everything now like phones and ipads and other stuff require them

The unit just requires a 5V source..be it from a phone charger or a power supply of some sort. You can use a 12V to 5V cig socket charger and plug in the SE2 to it while your flying.

Kingaroy did the first LS1 conversion in the Pawneee..that was a long time ago too

I think you will find a new 912ULS is around 36 to 37k here now

If you put the tape anywhere near the openings of the fittings yes. I always have it back about 1mm from the edge that way it is only there to seal the threads. Besides I didnt have any of that loctite but I have used it before and found it wasnt that great. The original savannah fuel splitter blocks leak like a siev.....used it on that and it didnt seal it for good..it started leaking again after a year. Anytime I have used the pink telflon tape..never had any issue at all be it farm equipment, vehicle or aircraft. So I am comfortable using it

Just searched for them..only here in Qld. they know me well i go there all the time they have literally every thread and every fitting type and not expensive either https://www.allhose.com.au/?utm_source=googleads&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=AHVbrandedphraseresp&gclid=CjwKCAiA5Y6eBhAbEiwA_2ZWISO_PrJhNDN1vmVEbRjqlCnGKDQ9GgecdfRHlhtMA3eIxfDpM3GYghoCH3wQAvD_BwE

Glen when I built the girfriend I got the fuel manifolds from Pirtek but since have found a place right near the airfield that sell all sorts of brass and plastic fittings. they have all of that plumbing and valves and stuff for irrigation etc. they used to be called Qld house of hose but have been bought out..cant remember their name but i think they are a australia wide company now. i will find out. mike i have used the pink teflon tape a lot and it doesnt seem to deteriorate at all with fuel. I always make sure there is no tape in contact with any fuel path its just to build up the threads and do what it is suppsoed to do..... I have used it on car stuff as well. But only the pink stuff

This is the circuit for the auto fuel pump backup. it very simple to setup and just needs to be in the fuel line downstream from the mechanical pump

Galaxy TAB A. SM-T515. not impressed at all..the Ipad is far far better

I have a Samsung tablet and Ipads and the android version of Ozrunways and Avplan are both crap. Very slow and just not nice to use. I would stick with the Ipad versions

Hi Marty..there is a method to my madness. There is a fuel pressure sender in one end then of course the 4 way fuel (one from the mechanical pump then 2 for the carbs and my fuel retun is on the other end of the block and a fuel pressure switch that is wired as per a previous post on here that will automatically turn on the electric fuel pump if I ever lose fuel pressure. There is a centre off switch so the pump is isolated..the top position of the switch is auto and the bottom is for manual on so it can all be bypassed and the fuel pump can be turned on at any time. I could have made a new fuel block but it was easier just to buy the manifolds and put them together....I need a little more weight up the front anyway as I have 20 thou skins on the rear fuselage sides and also 20 thou skins on the top of the wing and on the D section

Mabel is ALIVE !!!!!!...and no smoke...even better