I’d love to have a go with one of those, Jim. It must be fun to land and take
off on rough ground.
I was a little concerned at the lack of heading information, but I suppose the
nav display would take care of that.
Chris
> On 10 Jun 17, at 18:32, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> While at the airport yesterday, I encountered a group of enthusiasts and
> engineers looking over an airplane I had not seen previously, a JA30
> SuperSTOL, designed to meet the needs of flying farmers and explorers of the
> outback. Two of these airplanes flew much of the day, and their low speed
> performance was amazing to watch. It is powered by the latest Rotax 912ULS
> 100 hp geared engine, which now has a recommended 2000 hrs of operation
> before overhaul.
>
> Here is a view of the basic airplane.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2316.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2316.JPG.html>
>
> A view from the rear.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2317.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2317.JPG.html>
>
> Details of the large wing flaps and automatic wing slots.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2338.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2338.JPG.html>
>
> It has large, soft tires and long-stroke struts to handle unimproved fields.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2341.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2341.JPG.html>
>
> The instrument panel is very basic, but fine for the intended purpose.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2340.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2340.JPG.html>
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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