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    There used to be rules, but NOW TBOs etc are "all over the Place". You can almost CLAIM anything. The lighter you build the motor THE more stress the Parts are being subject to. . ALL Engines have a life and for a plane It's NOT when it's HAD IT in the normal sense. . Nev
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    Disappointing outcome, after what would have been a lot of work. Nev
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    Fantastic effort all round. Nev
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    At least he hasn't taken up GOLF. . Nev
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    ARE you sure? Nev
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    Needs to be a FAN jet to have much thrust. Nev
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    It's done all the time. nev
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    YES. I keep looking from time to time.. V twins have Piston momentum advantages over other configurations. nev
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    I have not been aware of that. They would be responsive to what a particular Airline wanted with many features like the Logic of the FMS. Few airlines buy a "White tail" off the shelf.. Boeings flagship a version of the 777 has the Biggest engines in the game. Nev
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    From a Robbo expert I know Just 2 blades is a less than optimal set up. Nev
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    Engine damage, engine fire. The engine would be common to a lot of planes and sometimes there's optional engines on offer for a Particular Plane. They are all fitted with fire warning and Extinguishing System's 2 Shots and a firewall shutoff.. Nev
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    You could do a lot worse than Include "Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome" in your perusal List. There's NO time like NOW. Google it. Nev
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    To listen to High revs like that would frankly tire me out It's OK in a Paramotor as you are too busy to notice the Noise. Its only Power to weight you need not Power per CC.. Some VEE Twin horizontal shaft Industrial motors come close to being suitable. Nev
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    Look up EOS Quattro. Single cylinder 4 VALVE Oil/air cooled. Light\, Revy economical about 30 HP. 500 Hour life. Nev
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    2 stroke s were generally the "thing" for Power/ weight. Nev
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    The one originally Fitted. A Rotax 447. Nev
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    Using better technique would have produces better figures. For short landing distances you must not be fast and must touch down early and not float. Get the nosewheel on the ground and Mabe flaps up for extra braking effect. Take off use all of the runway start right at the end . Have tire pressure correct. Take full power on the Brakes and release quickly or do rolling start from the taxiway. Do not hold the stick back during the take off roll as there's more drag. Select flap or no flap to suit each particular situation. Stay in ground effect for best speed build up. Do not do an underspeed climb unless it's of short duration to clear a fence or a Tree stump ditch etc, Check you are getting FULL Power early in the process and carb heat cold. Watch for adverse wind shear if you have any downwind.. Pace out a point on the runway where you must be able to rotate and climb or STOP and abort the take off safely in the distance remaining.
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    The Engine makes 41.6 HP and is fan air cooled, and a has very good Power/ weight ratio. The exhaust system is draggy. Nev
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    They will fly with anyone who gets them Up and the plane down FAST. Nev
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    Wasn't an F,Luke was it? Nev
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    That's an irrelevant statistic. Yes Statistically AIR travel is very Safe, but needs to be kept that way by constant discipline and good procedures. Nev.
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    While RAAus may not be that great I don't rejoice in it's Problems. It NEEDS to continue to exist IF an alternative to VH is to be maintained. Nev
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    So much NOT mentioned there. At least it advises Caution.. Nev
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    SAAA aren't very Pro RAAus at any time and don't get involved with Issuing licences. Likely just be another "Rumour mill". You were worried about Your Liability as a member/ shareholder Primarily as I recall.. Nev
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    It's done it's best to survive but lost it's fundamental reason to BE. Members wanted Higher, Faster and it became more complex and expensive. Structures can always be improved. (Even Basic ones. Revisit the Parasol? The Saphire would be very clean as an electric as the exhaust system was draggy hanging out the side. As it was, it could often stay in the air with a sick motor and could glide.. Nev
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