Hi Bob, Slotting the pip-pin holes in the torque tube was recommended to me by Neville - in the presence of Ivan and Andy. It makes good sense and I slotted mine about 1 mm in each direction. Thank g
Greetings All, I have just completed mod 73 on my own aircraft (G-RJWX) and all went well - thankfully! As I did the job at home and the aircraft was left at the airfield (Sleap) I needed a substitut
Good thinking, Brian. My TP6's were solid - an excellent bond. (Built by a good builder - wonder who that could be?) Regards, Ron Jones (G-RJWX, XS No. 359)
Good idea, Richard! Name Country Airplane reg. Type Progress on mod 73 Disbonding of TP6 pip pins used Any problems found Richard Iddon UK G-RIXS Completed None found 2 in. Nothing major Steve Pitt U
so hope it works. Please fill in the blanks. And send it back to the forum. If anyone has been missed off I apologise but it is getting a little complicated. It would be useful to know the total A/C
OK. I have transferred the results so far to a spreadsheet which I have copied and pasted below. I am not an expert so hope it works. Please fill in the blanks. And send it back to the forum. If anyo
Sorry Paddy, I can't make this one but hope you get lots of support. Netherthorpe is a great place with an excellent cafe but, as Graham says, it's a bit tight using the northerly runway! Regards, Ro
Hi Paddy, My aircraft lived outside for the first few months and it too, was primed with Polifiber - applied by roller. I had bought Cambrai covers, which are of the canvas sort and are excellent, bu
Hello Richard, Sorry to hear about the problem with the "sprung" window. I'm sure you will already have thought that heat is probably the only "treatment". The problem is that both the Redox and the
Hello Graeme, I think you'll find the instrument panel didn't change for the later model (XS) so should be available from the factory (I shudder to think what it might cost, though!) Some folk have m
Seasons Greetings to all. I would be very interested to hear what the latest thinking is on the type / make of flexible fuel hose is best for handling Un-leaded Mogas now that our wonderful leaders a
Hello All, I have been trying to reply to all you good folk who have responded to my question about fuel hose but the message is returned as "address unknown" but I am using the address shown on my w
Thanks, Ira, for your message. I'll try this in future. Regards, Ron. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=326459#326459
Hi Matt et all, An e-mail sent earlier to the forum has bounced with this comment. (The yellow highlighting is not mine!) I only recently re-subscribed to the list having been moving house but in all
So sorry to hear about the accident over Germany last evening. My thoughts are with the families and friends of all those involved. Ron Jones. (Mono XS G-RJWX)
Hello Kevin, There is no doubt in my mind that Alodine is the way to go! It is so easy to use and vastly improves the life of the part treated. Just normal u/coat and paint finish will adhere to it p
Well done, Mike! XP looked lovely on the ground - I look forward to seeing her in the air. Make one of your early destinations Sleap and the burgers are on me! Best regards, Ron Jones (G-RJWX)
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