X oz

[colospace]

Ross,
Just curious how the fuel works out on a trip like that. Looks like some pretty long legs.

[Floog]

Great adventure! Looking forward to the posts. Good luck and enjoy!

[Esser]

Really looking forward to following along and reading your updates. I love doing these types of trips. The last one I did was 3000NM and always makes great memories.

I reckon with the 912iS you must be able to get almost 6 hours of endurance?

[jiott]

Good luck Ross!
By the way, your 696.6 mm aft CG works out to be 27.4". I thought 16" was max aft CG? What am I doing wrong?
Fly safe.

[Rooster]

You GO Ross!!

Living the dream.

Sounds Stunning!
Will we be able to e-mail you on the trip?

I suppose that you are already on your way, given that you are ahead of me by most of a day????

Regards
Reid

[rosslr]

Good luck Ross!
By the way, your 696.6 mm aft CG works out to be 27.4". I thought 16" was max aft CG? What am I doing wrong?
Fly safe.

Sorry Jim 396mm aft - sound better - but thanks for the check - had me worried there for a little while! As for fuel - yes, it is a major consideration and takes some planning. Roadhouses have airstrips and usually stock premium unleaded. Also, the cattle stations will sell some Avgas if you plan ahead - they have helicopters for mustering cattle so they just order a bit more if you ask - expensive though! But you are right, the planning is very much around fuel...

Bit of fog around but looks like we will get away ok.

cheers

r

[PapuaPilot]

Have a safe trip Ross. What an adventure! Sounds like you have done thorough planning.

I am now at 39.5 hours. Only 1/2 hour to go and I will be done with Phase I flight testing and off the "leash". Yesterday I did a flight to check the service ceiling and got up to 17,200' in 50 minutes. I think that is my personal altitude record.

Safe travels.

[Paul Z]

Long flight, have fun.

[kitfoxJeff]

Have a safe trip Ross. What an adventure! Sounds like you have done thorough planning.

I am now at 39.5 hours. Only 1/2 hour to go and I will be done with Phase I flight testing and off the "leash". Yesterday I did a flight to check the service ceiling and got up to 17,200' in 50 minutes. I think that is my personal altitude record.

Safe travels.

Hello,
I just bought a KF-5 with an IO-240 and it needs a prop, wondering if you can share some insite for me? Last owner told me to call Senich but I wanted to ask a few others with IO-240's but I cant find anyone else.

I fly from sea level, most flights would be 2000 to 5000 ft. I like fast climb and take off, but still want a good cruise,

Thanks