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?
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?
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.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
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
Last edited by Rooster; 05-19-2016 at 01:33 PM. Reason: Greeting
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
Ross
Mt Beauty, Vic
OZ
Sold to Richard and Scott Taubman in OZ, 2019. Kitfox SS7,Rotax 912is Sport, Airmaster CSP 75" blades.
Landcruiser and Cub off road camper (doesn't get any kudos on this forum!)
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.
Phil Nelson
A&P-IA, Maintenance Instructor
KF 5 Outback, Cont. IO-240
Flying since 2016
Long flight, have fun.
Paul Zimmermann
LSRM-A
Garland, Texas
Night 1. Broken Hill
We got away ok but had to pick our way through some fog patches and low cloud until we got away from the hills.
The two fearless aviators!
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And then we were out in the flat country that is looking fabulous now that it has rained!
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Hay is a pretty simple arrangement but they have fuel!
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And then the clouds finished and we were in the really remote areas - here is a station homestead - mostly several hundred or thousands of square kms.
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enjoying the night in Broken Hill before heading north tomorrow - we don't expect internet for a few days!
cheers
r
Ross
Mt Beauty, Vic
OZ
Sold to Richard and Scott Taubman in OZ, 2019. Kitfox SS7,Rotax 912is Sport, Airmaster CSP 75" blades.
Landcruiser and Cub off road camper (doesn't get any kudos on this forum!)
You and Gayle are going to have such an awe inspiring trip, across this great country of ours. I hope to do something like that in the years to come. Have a wonderful, safe trip! Tom & Marsha
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
I have a Catto prop that is a 74 x 47. When I ordered it I asked them to make one balanced between a climb and cruise prop. I'm really happy with it.
Phil Nelson
A&P-IA, Maintenance Instructor
KF 5 Outback, Cont. IO-240
Flying since 2016