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gary.algate(at)sandvik.co
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Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 9:26 pm Post subject: I'm back

Hello 

 

It's been a while so I thought that I would report in. 

 

I managed to return to Australia from Canada, along with my family and C-FAJW (now Aus registered Recreational 19 - 3507). 

 

I am hangered at Aldinga (approx 20km Sth of Adelaide) and enjoying the amazing coastal scenery of the Fleurieu Peninsula. 

 

The plane made the trip with no problems and after about two mths grounded the rego and my Australian endorsement were completed. I ended up getting my Aus Rec licence which allows day VFR  and passenger carrying endorsement. 

 

I hope all are well and assume that Michel is still posting great Norwegian fotos. 

 

Gary 

Kitfox Classic 4 / Jabiru 2200

 

 Gary Algate 

Director - Business Development

 SMC, Exploration

 Office Phone: +61 8 8276 7655

 

 

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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 11:08 pm Post subject: I'm back

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 I hope all are well and assume that Michel is still posting great 

 Norwegian fotos.

Good to hear you've resettled in Aussieland, Gary. Not many Norwegian photos lately, I haven't yet started long distance flying but this week-end, I'll ferry a Zephyr ultralight from Czechia to Norway. Mind you, that bird flies about twice as fast as my model 3 so the photos will maybe be a bit blurry ... 
	




Cheers,

Michel Verheughe

Norway

Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200

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Tom Jones

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Location: Ellensburg, WA

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:11 am Post subject: Re: I'm back

Gary,

If I remember correctly you had a 582 in a Lite squared.  I see you now have a Jaberau.  I currently have a 503 Rotax in my classic 4 and am always on the lookout for ideas on an engine to upgrade to.



I would be interested in hearing your results and a comparison of the jaberau to the Rotax you had before.

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Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA

gary.algate(at)sandvik.co
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 2:55 pm Post subject: I'm back

Great to hear from you Michel - one thing about that jabiru motor: When I was in Canada flying at -20 deg the temps in flight were perfect, when I returned to Aus and started flying at +40C I  still found the temps were fine. Strange as I though I would have to do some additional ducting work. 

 

Gary

 

 Gary Algate

 SMC, Exploration

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 > I hope all are well and assume that Michel is still posting great
	


 > Norwegian fotos.

 Good to hear you've resettled in Aussieland, Gary. Not many Norwegian photos lately, I haven't yet started long distance flying but this week-end, I'll ferry a Zephyr ultralight from Czechia to Norway. Mind you, that bird flies about twice as fast as my model 3 so the photos will maybe be a bit blurry .. 

  

Cheers,

 Michel Verheughe

 Norway

 Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200

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gary.algate(at)sandvik.co
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 3:06 pm Post subject: I'm back

Hello Tom, 

 

yes I sold my last plane in Canada as I actually expected to return to Australia about a year earlier. About a week after I sold it I found I had another 18 mths before returning so I immediately started looking for another Kitfox. I have been really impressed with the Jabiru 2200 as it is very quiet, great on fuel and powerful. In climb performance it's not much better than  the 582 due to the small diameter wooden prop but in cruise it is quite fast and very economical. 

 

The service available from Jabiru in Australia is amazing as I have a friend here in Adelaide who is a factory trained and authorized jab mechanic - he knows the engine inside out and has been able to answer every query I ever had. This was a little different in Canada where I basically had to solve my own problems. 

 

All in all I'm very happy with it 

 

Some specs: 

 

Classic 4 MT  Wt        650lb 

Jab 2200                80Hp 

Norm Climb                 Just me at (180lb) and 75ltrs fuel        (+30Deg C)        700 - 800ft/m  

Cruise                         2700 RPM        94 mph 

Fuel Burn (at) cruise        13 L/Hr 

Sound                        Great! 

 

Regards 

 

Gary

 

 Gary Algate

 Classic 4 Jab2200

 

 

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Gary,

 If I remember correctly you had a 582 in a Lite squared.  I see you now have a Jaberau.  I currently have a 503 Rotax in my classic 4 and am always on the lookout for ideas on an engine to upgrade to.

  

I would be interested in hearing your results and a comparison of the jaberau to the Rotax you had before.

  

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 Classic IV

 503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp

 Ellensburg, WA

  

 

 

 

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Tom Jones

Joined: 12 Mar 2006
Posts: 752
Location: Ellensburg, WA

Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject: Re: I'm back

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Classic 4 MT Wt 650lb 

Jab 2200 80Hp 

Norm Climb Just me at (180lb) and 75ltrs fuel (+30Deg C) 700 - 800ft/m 

Cruise 2700 RPM 94 mph 

Fuel Burn (at) cruise 13 L/Hr 

Sound Great! 



Regards 



Gary 	




Thanks Gary, this helps.  The Jaberau is high on my short list of engines for my kitfox.

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Tom Jones
Classic IV
503 Rotax, 72 inch Two blade Warp
Ellensburg, WA

vcmi60(at)tds.net
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 6:43 pm Post subject: I'm back

Hi Tom, I am in Lewiston and Have a Fox and a brand  new Jab engine, mount and prop if you decide to change.  They are awesome,  more like a standard aircraft engine.  I was going to install in mine but  due to recent surgery I am getting out of flying.  If you are interested  contact me at vcmi60(at)tds.net (vcmi60(at)tds.net) .   The engine is still in the box.  Jerry

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Michel

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway

Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 12:06 pm Post subject: I'm back

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		   From: gary.algate(at)sandvik.com

 one thing about that jabiru motor: When I 

 was in Canada flying at -20 deg the temps in flight were perfect, when I 

 returned to Aus and started flying at +40C I  still found the temps were 

 fine. Strange as I though I would have to do some additional ducting work.


	


I've come to the same conclusion, Gary. While the 582 was a great engine, it changed much from winter to summer. With the Jabiru, I see the same temperatures and pressure all year round. That is: the oil pressure can get very high when the engine starts in the winter. But once warmed up and in the air, everything is the same, winter or summer. Maybe it's only an illusion but seeing all the dials at exactly the same place gives a feeling of confidence.



Cheers,

Michel Verheughe

Norway

Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200

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dave

Joined: 22 Sep 2006
Posts: 1382

Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 1:25 am Post subject: Re: I'm back

Hey Gary, Old neighbour, glad to see you transitioned down under safely.

Dave

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gary.algate(at)sandvik.co
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Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject: I'm back

Hi Dave - Yep, all set now. When I get a  chance I'll post some videos on UTube so you can take a look at the scenery. Recreational aviation is alive and well down here and the support from RAAUS (Governing Body) is amazing. Medical requirement is a current drivers licence and training / licensing has developed along the line of gen Aviation with endorsements applied for: tail wheel, Passenger carrying, floats etc etc. 

 

It works well and cleans up the vagueness that exists in the USC system. 

 

I'm sure there are no Ultralight pilots carrying passengers in BUL aircrafts etc, or without Instructors rating in Canada - and of course nobody fibs about their medicals? but this way everything is legal and insurance coverage is assured so all in all it's a good system. 

 

regards 

 

Gary

 

 Gary Algate

 Classic 4 Jab 2200

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