[Leica] IMG: For My Airplane Watchers

[Jim Nichols]

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

A view from the rear.

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

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

The instrument panel is very basic, but fine for the intended purpose.

http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2340.JPG.html

Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.

-- 
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA