Engine out landing from cockpit.
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Engine out landing from cockpit.
Jabiru in Australia, I believe. Good job.
Cockpit footage captures moment light plane loses power - YouTube
Cockpit footage captures moment light plane loses power - YouTube
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All looks a bit odd.
There seems to be no attempt to start the engine, not sure if any pattern was set up for identifying the landing site, and not much evidence of any pre landing checks other than the pads coming forward.
Doubtless it was the real thing, and all that really matters is the outcome was great, but the video seems a little unusual.
There seems to be no attempt to start the engine, not sure if any pattern was set up for identifying the landing site, and not much evidence of any pre landing checks other than the pads coming forward.
Doubtless it was the real thing, and all that really matters is the outcome was great, but the video seems a little unusual.
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The Jabiru is literally the worst aircraft I've ever flown. So cramped, uncomfortable and slow. I really can't think of one good thing to say about it.
Just look at how close the two of them have to sit, and the total lack of space to move their legs or feet.
This could easily be real, the Jabiru engine is just awful, the one I flew with cut out twice, and then had some serious oil pressure problems before it was scrapped.
Just look at how close the two of them have to sit, and the total lack of space to move their legs or feet.
This could easily be real, the Jabiru engine is just awful, the one I flew with cut out twice, and then had some serious oil pressure problems before it was scrapped.
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I really don't think it's real. Not only the hand movement on the throttle, also the way the two guys react, or rather, don't react. Way too calm w/o any attempt at troubleshooting I can discern. Unless, of course, this is just normal for a Jabiru and they are used to it..... 
Anybody notice the 12 utube videos that are linked at the end of the video
There are many reasons why you might shut down an engine in flight. And if you can see a landing site, and are accustomed to strip approaches, why fly a pattern?
I'm slightly suspicious though. Pity I didn't get sound, which could clarify things.
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And if you can see a landing site, and are accustomed to strip approaches, why fly a pattern?
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Reports say the engine started surging and were unable to restore power.
Photos here after wards with the bonnet off.
Plane makes emergency landing in Victoria Point paddock
Edited to add the cause was a cylinder coming off. If you look closely at the photo in the link you can see oil on the nose wheel spat.
Photos here after wards with the bonnet off.
Plane makes emergency landing in Victoria Point paddock
Edited to add the cause was a cylinder coming off. If you look closely at the photo in the link you can see oil on the nose wheel spat.
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OK, after reading a but more about this over in the 'Pacific' section, looks like I have to take my 'not-for-real' comments back. Seems this was real, but also seems that the RHS guy is an instructor and that an engine quitting is par for the course in a Jabiru - hence the surprisingly calm and unhurried demeanor.
