Ian McPhee wrote:
Was at Keepit at weekend and was most impressed with the GM V8 LS1
powered Pawnee. There is one complaint in that it does not make
enough noise (I thought V8s were supposed to make heaps of noise) -
in fact I think it would meet the EU low noise requirements. It seems
to be a bit better than 250/260 off the ground, better on climb and
hugely better on descent as you would expect.
Seeing is beliving
Thanks Ian
This issue was mentioned very briefly at the recent board meeting but
only in passing and I can't recall what exactly was said but I believe
that the issue is awaiting the new rule changes before the issue can
progress further. The problem with 'auto tugs' has been the current
experimental category requirements that require each aircraft to be
different.
As I understand it, the possible new rule changes would remove this
restriction and thus allow us to 'mass produce' identical tug
conversions. I can't remember what the current status or timeline for
these possible CASA rule changes is however. I am aware that the GFA is
lobbying to have the rules changed to allow 'mass production' of auto
engined tugs.
I suggest that those who want more information on this contact the GFA
secretariat in Melbourne - as I said, I am not certain I am remembering
correctly!
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Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED]
+61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au
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