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    They run faster than sheep. Nev
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    Pod a bit close to touching, but otherwise what's horrific? Nev
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    She Hates My Body Odour. . I eat Garlic. Nev
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    Not everything Italian is junk though. Nev
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    ALL covered. Nev
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    space, my dear old Mum used to tell me I'd forget my head IF it wasn't screwed on. Nev
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    The vital part of my post was My Boss SHMBO Booked it.
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    I have a pile of Battery chargers and none of them are suitable for Lithium Batteries. Why would the standard Rotax voltage regulator just cope? Nev
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    WHO are you talking to. ??? I don't resemble that remark, My stuff is good Gen based on personal experience. . Nev
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    I'm flying Jetstar this weekend. I doubt it will look like that. My boss booked it. Back Tuesday. Make the Most of my absence. Nev
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    It's NOT YOUR thread Brendon to decide what can and cannot be posted. You seem to possess some delusion of ownership and control. My aim mainly is SAFETY. Nev
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    Regulating permanent magnet alternators is Magician's territory. Nev
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    Engine seals cannot be assured for such extended times, and are critical on a 912 .The Rotax parts are too expensive. On common aero engines wear rates are higher at higher hours often making the eventual overhaul more expensive. High hours engines are more sludgey making them more likely to fail on longer trips.. Higher hours engines have always been more failure prone. When a motor is removed and overhauled it still produces close to the rated power. It HAS to be able to do that . Aero engines operate at about 75% power most of the time and need full power to get into the air every time. No escaping that.. Military rated engines have much lower TBO's than the same engines used commercially. How the engine is operated has a big effect on it's life and reliability. Engines used only occasionally become pretty suspect . Stored engines should be inhibited and never just run now and again. Unless thoroughly warmed up (Usually about 45 mins air time) the motor will get excessive moisture in the oil. NEVER ever just run it briefly and leave it for weeks. The worst thing you can do. Nev
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    I'm questioning the rationale behind the Increasing application of the "On Condition" concept and it's overall possible effect on safety. TBOs these days are Just Made up whereas once they had to attain and continue to meet conditions encountered in the field. Inspections are the KEY to structural and Power plant safety.." On Condition" is superficial and must essentially be a lesser standard. Certainly not suitable to a professional Commercial show. More a "Permit to fly" thing. Nev
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    You think my comment is funny, do you BrendAn? That's SAD. Nev
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    Where does this "On Condition" BS end up? It's not about "just" wear. It's about dismantling and Inspection and detecting before failure. Non destructive Crack and alignment checks. Replace Fatigue sensitive Parts. Same with Competition Engines. . Aero engines are built as light as possible, consistent with reliability... You don't use Gardner Diesels in Aeroplanes. Nev
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    A really good landing is one where everything is well controlled at all times , and suited to the conditions. Not just the touchdown. Gusting cross winds are the Most challenging for coordination.. Don't forget the stall speed varies with landing weight and C of G. Nose heavy makes SS higher and needs more back stick or trim. That all gives extra lift requirement. (Down force on tail Feathers). Don't do numbers. Fly it all the way.. Nev
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    Make sure it can't Jamb ON. Nev
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    Lucky to be where he could put it down safely. Exhaust valve stem failure. Nev
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    I would not bet on it. Nev
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    These motors are not mass produced compared to cars etc. either. Nev
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    Our $ isn't that good these days, Plus inflation.. Nev
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    Good, but having the Motor running and being familiar with the Place Makes it easier. Nev
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    Listers are OK if you want to take a PUNT. What's the NORMAL price of these Rotax's? Seems beyond what a normal person could afford. Nev.
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    THAT was a shocker landing from several aspects. Heavy contact with a lot of side load and over control with rudder. It's amazing the Undercarriage can take it. The pax would certainly remember it. Nev
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