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It has been a busy day here at Lake Keepit… And it is now almost 7PM, and I have still not had lunch. Yes, I have been really really busy. Anyway where do I start. Firstly, I have wireless internet… They have a two way satellite link here through Bordernet, and have that connected to an 802.11G access point, allowing all and sundry to get internet access.
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Today we distributed about five OzFlarm<\/a> units into the field, and I am about to get a report of the test. I know one of the issues, since I also went up, but I need to tell that story separately. The issue with the unit that I was using was that GPS was being interfered with by ignition noise from the motor of the plane. I am not sure what model motor this is, but I suspect that by changing the location of the GPS antenna then things would be better.
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The morning briefing was uneventful. A few questions were asked about the OzFlarm, but not to me. I am sure that I could have answered most of the questions though if I had been asked. <\/p>\n

Following that I went for a ride after helping to get a glider ready. Believe it or not (and I do not have a photo of this), you normally fill a glider with water before you take them flying. I am talking about 120 liters of water. This is a lot of weight, which is why you add it. It helps you go faster. The water is dumped before landing to reduce weight. Of course the glider I was helping with had a flat tire so I needed to lend them my tire pump from my car.
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[Interestingly this is the 2nd aircraft that I have used this on. I have also used it on Richard’s RV7]<\/p>\n

Then I went up in a Jabaroo. The one I was in was registered as an Ultralight, and it surprised me how quiet it was. It started more easily than most small planes I have ever seen, and looked like a responsive aircraft. It flew really well, and we ended up cruising at about 7000 feet. The plane behaves in many respects as a glider.
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You could really tell as the plane hit the thermals, and feel the plane rising… Then there were times with a downdraft where the plane just seemed not to want to stay at altitude…<\/p>\n

The Jabaroo seems like an interesting aircraft to fly… What I found strange was that there was no control stick as such. I think the controls were in the middle between the seats. <\/p>\n

The landing in the Jabaroo was interesting. This is the first time I have ever landed at a grass strip, and it was bumpier than I would have expected. Then again we were probably going a lot faster than I would have expected too. <\/p>\n

I really enjoyed my flight. I am not sure that I am yet convinced to get my license, but I am getting there. Not yet though<\/p>\n

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It has been a busy day here at Lake Keepit… And it is now almost 7PM, and I have still not had lunch. Yes, I have been really really busy. Anyway where do I start. Firstly, I have wireless internet… …<\/p>\n

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