[Leica] IMG: For My Airplane Watchers

[RicCarter]

cut to the bone

bad to the bone

ric


> On Jun 10, 2017, at 1:32 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> 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.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2316.JPG.html
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> A view from the rear.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2317.JPG.html
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> Details of the large wing flaps and automatic wing slots.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2338.JPG.html
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> It has large, soft tires and long-stroke struts to handle unimproved fields.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2341.JPG.html
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> The instrument panel is very basic, but fine for the intended purpose.
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> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2340.JPG.html
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> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
> 
> -- 
> Jim Nichols
> Tullahoma, TN USA
> 
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