Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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. > > 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 > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information