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    The answer/solution is worse than the original problem. Manual actuation gives you "Feel" so the linkage doesn't get destroyed by something getting misaligned etc. The controls on a DC-9 are manual by servo tabs. Ona DC 4 they are just manual Max wt 72,000 Lbs. You are talking about a single cowl flap on a very LIGHT plane. Introducing risks where none needs to be. Weight Costs Complexity and unreliability. BAD design and design philosophy. Nev
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    We're flogging a dead horse here. Fairly large flaps are operated Manually and if you have a cowl flap (which is a good idea from engine management and drag advantages) why not make it adjustable in flight over the whole range? Nev
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    Don't forget ANYONE can read this forum. Have a look sometime and see how many "guests" there are. Some of your Copy would make good fuel for the alarmist fire. Nev
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    LAZY irresponsible reporting. No excuses really. ABC. Nev
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    Get the REAL thing. Many were totally rebuilt at Luskintyre near West Maitland. They have a steel tube fuselage and many have brakes and radio. Aerobatic as well. Nev
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    "Advanced" at the time. Near universal NOW.. The "Context" counts. Nev
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    YOUR LOGIC is centred around cost. You are the one doing doing the cherry picking.. Nev
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    The rocket is i in the "Dangerous goods" category. Nev
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    I assumed it was only ambient air. If you're leaking oil, the engine may runaway. Not turn off. Nev
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    Bugger Me Why START another thread on EXACTLY the same article as a recent existing one? Nev
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    The smoother inner surface will flow better. Nev
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    Can't hold the NEW GA back. Onward to the Moon and the Stars. Get with it ,or out. Nev
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    The SAAA does a lot for the active builders, justifying the high? fees. but the discount to those not needing of that service is a Piddling amount so they are subsiding the others. That and leadership instability is the reason I left but that's a long time ago now. This one "sat' when I fed the dogs but here it is a bit late Spacey's Hummel bird gets a lot of action even if it doesn't fly..Nev
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    Realistically, I don't think it will get a lot of support from the Current RAAus. but I wouldn't mind being proven wrong on that. We used to fly things like the quicksilver MX. and Winton grasshoppers. Nev
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    Why "think" about IT then? Neither of those you mentioned would fit a Part 103. I say IF the USA can have it why not US eh!. Nev
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    You're supposed to be able when VFR to navigate by features on a map WAC and derive tracks and calculate headings on the wind forecast and I also used goggle earth Prints of the destination and surrounds. You calculate track LSA's from Info on the WAC and get a good idea of the terrain and where high hills, powerlines and rivers etc are. Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance. You also get an idea where suitable alternates are and lower country if the cloud base lowers. Nev
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    The entire article is a low validity level "pile on" I wonder if the person interviewed recognises the way it was made out to be. Having been involved in such things Media releases etc, I know what often "mostly" happens. Not all GA is investigated either. Whether there's a Pilot death is not always relevant. eg Crop dusting and aerobatics. 2 activities known to have a high risk aspect.. A speculative "IN"conclusion or a long delayed one either don't achieve much either. If you feel RAAus is "insulted" I'd wear that because any adverse event won't be portrayed in a good light by the media which thrives . on FEAR and sensation to make money. Any type faults that need addressing are often picked up before they cause tragic events if you do proper inspections etc. IF it's a cowboy effort and the person has been at it forever to eliminate those people will penalise the good guys IF you aren't careful. and less will want to be bothered with it all.. Most people out there Don't care a fig whether you get allowed to fly or not. Realise that The accident rate with our LOT wasn't high. That's the strange thing. Nev
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    Yes you won't geta DH82 in under RAAus weight.Yet Nev
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    There have been over runs at many runway ends for ages. Tangling with approach lights doesn't do much damage relatively to larger aircraft. Just gets the Crew a DCM. Don't come Monday. Nev
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    In RAAus you can design and build your own. (in theory) Good Tiger moth in Aviationtrader for 110K. Nev
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    It's always been, "We have LIMITED funding.".. How much more robust do you need?. The first thing they would say is User pays If YOU want it that much. You'd be about as popular as a Pork chop in a Synagogue if you helped get that in. Nev
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    ATSB covers ALL transport. Years ago we had a dedicated AVIATION body. AND a minister for CIVIL AVIATION. Nev
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    Of course there will be extra costs. Remote location etc and no data to go on often no witnesses. Aero's and cropdusting are similarly affected Funding is LIMITED and the priorities are made out of necessity. Nev
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    Expect to PAY more then.. That's the reality. Nev
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    There's certainly no good reason to have heavy concrete there.. Nev
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