BirdDog

Very sad. :(

I will give you my experience, as it was a good one, and I am very pleased with the outcome. I found the aircraft listed for sale and so I made contact with the seller. Many people are happy to deal over email and text, whereas I prefer to talk, so I called and we had a chat. It's also a good way to gauge people when you talk to them. Anyways, we negotiated a price and once we agreed we also agreed to have the aircraft independently inspected by a LAME to ensure the bird was as described. Part of the negotiation was that I would pay the inspection, as long as the aircraft come back in A1, as the owner suspected it would. (and it did)! Once that was done, a substantial deposit was paid, and the balance would be paid once I arrived and inspected the aircraft personally. I flew myself and my buddy (a CFI) up to the aircraft where he and I inspected the machine again, from top to bottom. We went over the entire plane, the paperwork, had a chat to the owner etc etc. My CFI mate then took it for a fly, and reported back all was good. We settled the monies and signed papers etc, and with a smile and handshake, we departed and spent the next 2 days flying her home. All the way home I got to experience the sounds and feel of my aircraft knowing I had a very experienced pilot sitting beside me. It was very reassuring, but it also meant I clocked 13 hours in my aircraft to get a really good feel for her. So.. what did I take away from this.... Talk to the owner - and get a feel. If I was not happy with what I was hearing, I would look for another machine. Get it inspected by a LAME and get the full report sent to you BEFORE you hand over any serious cash Go and pick the machine up yourself and go over the entire thing. Discuss any concerns with the owner etc, and get him to show you anything that he feels you should know. lastly - if something does not feel right - walk away! Don't get emotionally attached to it before you even see it. Keep it in mind that you may not come home with it. I was quite happy to fly back on the QANTAS jet if it did not work out. I was very happy that the current owner was a nice guy, and everything was as he said it was. So... Happy result in the end. Cheers J

Wow. Not good. :(

Ok thanks guys.

Hey all, I am wondering if anyone else experienced this. I completed the L1 Exam about 2 weeks or so ago, and have not received any notifications etc. I can see pass in the training portal, but nothing else. Nothing on my RAA profile. So I called them and they said they would look into it, but as yet nothing. Just want to know how long it all takes etc. Cheers J

Wow man! Congrats to you. You did a great job.

Hmm.. Ok. That's me out. :)

Hmmm.... Is that the Shoalhaven River?

Oh man. Sorry to hear that. It's amazing how something like that can dig up powerful emotions and memories.

WOW!! He is one very lucky man!

For the record - I am not one to support the meddling with aircraft by people who have no idea what they are doing. I just wished the process for my simple Tach install, could have been a bit easier. Anyways - Short term pain, long term gain, and now I am very happy with my bird.

OUCH! I fly a Sporty - hate to see them hurt. Hope everyone is ok. Scary!

Here's another one for you - easy one really!

Hmm... Nothing I can find.

Yeah - I was wondering when he was going to let go of left rudder???

SO... I am now a happy boy! Evektor came through with the LOA and RAA are happy. I have had the Tach installed and happy as a pig in sh%t. Having the Tach right in front of me is SO much easier to manage, and the entire flying experience is way better that trying to see the Tach on the right side. A little costly, but I think it was way worth it.

I bet you this is aimed directly at the Chinese market! They have already stated that they are in desperate need for pilots, so what better way to cash in! :)

I am with some of the others... Regardless of HOW it happened, he should never have flown off. Wow!!

Watch to the end!! https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2067629393264221

WOW!

Hmm ok. Depends on what you are asking I guess. Not sure I’m ready to buy - but let me know the details.

Hi. Chips I am in talks now with an owner at coota ti rent some space. What you go in mind??

On another note - I am wondering if it should be a loop! The current race will wrap up in Broome, then everyone has to make their way home again. Thoughts?

Mate - I would love to... but not this one. Need to plan this thing before I jump in! LOL!

My 912ULS (2006 model) runs perfectly well on Caltex 95 unleaded. I use AvGas - ONLY when I have to, and that's not very often.