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cowl flaps 30th Jul 2014 05:25

Was it def. the donk ****ting itself, or did it just run outa go juice ??

Jetjr 30th Jul 2014 06:20

Outa fuel is commented on elsewhere

Awesome job landing there and repairable id say, two living occupants, pretty good outcome but feel free to knock the brand

chuboy 30th Jul 2014 07:36

It has come to light that this very aircraft ditched in a paddock only12 months ago, after an engine failure :rolleyes: Owned by Pathfinder Aviation at Archerfield.

cbradio 30th Jul 2014 07:48

It won't link from my phone but the other one is on YouTube.

PaulGa 3rd Aug 2014 09:57

It was a 6 so no need to retract.:ok:

MakeItHappenCaptain 3rd Aug 2014 12:45

And another one down on a golf course at Mildura this arvo...
I've flown rotaxes across the ditch, but I won't do one circuit in a Jabbapoo.

Btw, Pathfinder's was professionally and correctly maintained at AF.

Silk purse, sow's ear....:cool:

Desert Flower 3rd Aug 2014 12:57


And another one down on a golf course at Mildura this arvo...
Damn things seem to be attracted to paddocks, golf courses & the like! ;)

DF.

Tinstaafl 4th Aug 2014 01:18

Well, the solution is easy! Never fly a Jab over an open area. Confine all operations over built up areas & things should be be fine.

Capt Quentin McHale 4th Aug 2014 02:17

Methinks the Jab engine reliability has been done to death here and elsewhere, and yes I wouldn't go near them either.


BUT, my question is.... and taking into account the running out of fuel theory.


What was the EXACT position of the fuel selector at the time the engine had a little cough???


Just curious...


McHale.:hmm::hmm:

Squawk7700 4th Aug 2014 02:25

The Jabiru fuel selector has two settings only.

On and Off.

Capt Quentin McHale 4th Aug 2014 04:14

You are indeed correct Squawk7700.


The intent of my question was to throw Human Factors/pilot error into the equation...


McHale.


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