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  1. BirdDog
    Hmm... I thought there was - or is it oil?
  2. BirdDog
    Thanks Skippy. So I take it only one cylinder on each side is monitored?
  3. BirdDog
    Yeah - don't know! I will pay closer attention to it next time, but it did appear like it was say when the thermostat would kick in, and the engine would cool, then it would close, and it would heat up again. If you know what I mean. But weird that only on one side. I need to look at where this sensor is! I have Left and Right! So is it one Cyl on the left and one of the right?
  4. BirdDog
    Hi all, I have a Rotax 912ULS with just over 400 hours on it and I noticed something today that I have not noticed before. (this was on the ground at around 2300 RPM, after just landing from an hour of flying) The right side CHT would creep up to just below the Yellow Zone (see attached pic) about 117 degrees C. It would sit there for a 20 seconds, and then it would drop back to down to be equal with the other one. The EGT are all stable etc, so has me beat. Thoughts?
  5. BirdDog
    Yep agreed! Reading it, I felt they were really fighting for what we need and want. Good job!
  6. BirdDog
    Thanks Matt. I think I will miss the wireless charging. I use an apple watch on night stand mode! It allows me to tap the bedside table and it lights up with the time. Might not sound like much, but once you start using it, it's a bloody handy feature.
  7. BirdDog
    Hey lads. Just a quick one - Does the D2 air support Wireless Charging, or do you need to plug it in? I can't seem to find any information at all on it. Would be a shame if it didn't!
  8. BirdDog
    Thanks lads, I have an Apple Watch right now, so definitely like the smart watch side of things. Thanks - I will give it some serious consideration. Cheers John
  9. BirdDog
    Hello all just a quick question asking if anyone has the Garmin D2 Air and what they think of it etc? OR Any other aviation based watches you own. Thanks J
  10. BirdDog
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-13/reports-of-light-plane-crash-near-canberra/100066868
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  12. BirdDog
    Yeah, Soar aircraft will be everywhere. I would hate to buy one in Bog Orange! LOL! A Repaint ain't cheap. Mine is not a Soar bird - BTW.
  13. BirdDog
    I didn't know there was a museum at Baccus. I was just there. Bugger.
  14. BirdDog
    Well, I am a new Bristell owner, and I am actually not concerned at all. You stall pretty much most LSAs at 500ft on the final turn, and well, the results won't be pretty. to be fair, go back and look at the fatals in the link above, and see how many of them have nothing to do with the aircraft. I tend to agree that these might not be the best aircraft to be training in. The are like a sports car in the sky, and maybe too sporty for a pilot with little to no skills at all. I don't intend to stall mine anytime soon. I have been trained on stalls and spins recovery, and I think everyone should. More importantly everyone should be trained how NOT to stall and spin. Prevention is better than cure.
  15. BirdDog
    1. Do you have any confidence in CASA and RAA to provide service, better freedoms and better outcomes for our RAA sport. CASA - Meh.... RAA, well right now I can do everything I want and need to do with my aircraft and enjoy my flying with little interference from anyone - so yep! I am confident we are good. 2. What do you expect to be approved this year in RAA to provide more freedom to our flying Hmm... I don't need anymore freedom. I can fly around the country at will - Sure - can't hit CTA, but then I don't really want to. 3. Is RAA doing a good job for the members? I have nothing to complain about right now. It costs me more to keep my ute registered on the road!!! 4. Do we finally expect any MTOW weight increase THIS year? Meh - Does not interest me anyway! 5. Are YOU happy flying around in our toys compared to say 5 - ten years ago? Are we better off now??? I have only been flying for 5 years, so for me, I am happy as! Just upgraded to a new bird, and I am smiling! I know RAA cops a flogging sometimes, and I really don't have any incite into the organisation other than if it lets me jump in my LSA and scoot across the country at a whim, with little inconvenience, then I am good with that!
  16. BirdDog
    My understanding is not ALL RAA aircraft can enter CTA. I believe you need a transponder, and to be NON home built. Only then it can enter CTA. That's my understanding, but happy to be corrected. If that is the case, then the add is not misleading. Sure the Aircraft has what it takes to enter CTA, but I also get your argument that the pilot will also need quals.
  17. BirdDog
    I didn't know it was a requirement beyond 50nm from departure point. I carry one. Always have. Even on short little blast not far from the AD. I have mine on the belt of my pants - NOT in the cockpit pocket. That way if I crawl out of a burning aircraft, the PLB comes with me. And yes mine is registered too. 🙂
  18. BirdDog
    So here's a question.... How many of you know the requirements of having have an ELT or or PLB when flying an RAA registered bird, and how far away that kicks in? I learnt something new today.
  19. BirdDog
    Skippy, I spoke to RAA today, and the E24 rego can be reverted back to 24, if the engine was replaced. So a scenario like this.... At TBO, I apply and get issued an E24 rego. That allows me to continue running on condition. Then, 3, 4, or 5 years later (or whenever) me or a new owner can simply put a new motor in, and revert it back to 24 Rego - PROVIDED that any other mods done are approved by Evektor (Glass etc). If do those mods unapproved, there will likely be no way back to 24. Hence why I need their approval, or no glass gets installed.
  20. BirdDog
    Not quite! Because when I sell it, if the new owner wants to rent it, train in it etc, all they would need to do is replace the donk. Without Evektor approval, it will NEVER be able to go back to 24.
  21. BirdDog
    I don't know the time for PPL, but the RAA theory is not what I would call tough. You can self study at home with the Bob Tait books in between ground and air time with the instructor. If you then wanted to move into full Rec Licence, there is a short crossover course.
  22. BirdDog
    UPDATE - I have preliminary approval from Evektor to install glass if I wish. I am just waiting on the LOA. They have provided info on 3 models they approve. D700 D1000 and a Garmin unit. Will keep you updated.
  23. BirdDog
    Yep! It's a head scratcher. So what happens when a few pilots are flying between ADs. For example, many many many pilots simply follow the magenta line. So let's pic 2 ADs..... We will call them Simpleville and Dopeyville. These 2 ADs are popular and the route between them is a popular nav route on the way to other places. How do pilots safely separate? If you have even 2 or 3 aircraft travelling between these 2 ADs, remaining between 500ft AGL and 1500ft AGL how do they ensure they are not head on? Everyone will basically sit on 1000ft. Then what? It's doing my head in!
  24. BirdDog
    Nothing - Was just thinking about long navs over various elevations as apposed flying around your home AD.
  25. BirdDog
    I was talking to mate about this just today (and sorry if it has been mentioned) but how does one quickly determine 1500ft AGL when navigating across the county for 5 hours?
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