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Some fun at our local Airfield.
I have been a little slack lately with my posts - too busy enjoying VMB and helping to organise a little flyin here last Saturday. It was great to have a group of Kitfox amongst the 40 + aircraft that attended. We had posters on this site - Jono, Metalman(Matt), Plansmakeer (Tom), Aus S7 Build (Ben) all fly in as well as a few other Kitfox and Skyfox that I was not aware of. I was a bit disappointed than none of you Yanks made the effort to attend though.......!
I have done the 25 hr inspections and all turned out well. The only little issues have been with the Rotax 912is Sport - both issues were with indicator lights (one Fuel Pump and the other Lane B... ie. computer B in 912is speak). After speaking with the Rotax dealer both were resolved by reseating little electrical plugs on the fuel pump and manifold sensors respectively. I have lodged reports on these to Rotax but must admit that I am a little surprised that the quality of these fittings would have caused an issue. All resolved now though ( I think).
So, after a great weekend, it's time to start enjoying VMB although the weather is getting pretty warm here now. Early morning flying is the go!
cheers
ross
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Today was a good day! Having finished the Phase 1 Test flying program and submitting the results, I have been granted the amended Certificate of Airworthiness that allows me to carry passengers and range far and wide!! Therefore, I think that this thread, 'OZ Build SS7', has run it's course and it is a good time to retire it!
Thanks to all of you who have encouraged me and provided the invaluable advice along the way - It would have been a very journey without your input. I'm happy to report that the tests produced results that pretty much match expectations in all aspects of flight. As you will now, VH-RMQ is fitted with 26" tyres, powered by a 912is Sport and fitted with an Airmaster CS, 75" Super STOL prop. I'm getting off in about 70 m and cruising at 100-104kts when running at 5000rpm and 24 "MAP. And burning about 14l/hr. John Mc and others suggest running it at 5250-5300rpm and when I have tried that I get another couple of Kts. The learning curve continues and I am trying all types of settings and twigging little things and ironing out little bugs in the avionics. But enjoying it heaps! Gaye loves it too and that certainly helps!
So it is now time to go fly, do some adventuring and post on threads like 'Where I fly'! Although it is summer here and the temps are 35-40'c this week so it means getting up early to avoid all the bumps! Looking forward to posting some adventures and once again, a huge THANKYOU to all of you for your support and interest. (Over to you Ben to keep the OZ build posts happening!)
cheers
Ross