Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Dec 2001 20:59:13
Thanks Tony, I was about to ask you the question. It would seem that the 914 and Airmaster prop was a good decision. regards, Mike Parkin (312, G-JULZ) Hoping to have it flying in time for the PFA Ra
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 14:56:01
Can someone please confirm the correct VDO engine instrument connections. There 3 connections looking from the rear of the instrument. 9 o'clock -- possibly +ve. 6 o'clock -- perhaps -ve. 3 o'clock -
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Dec 2001 13:40:14
Can someone please confirm the correct VDO engine instrument connections. There 3 connections looking from the rear of the instrument. 9 o'clock -- possibly +ve. 6 o'clock -- perhaps -ve. 3 o'clock -
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jan 2002 17:18:45
I used an 'ally' plate for the left hand side of the instrument panel. Marked the holes very carefully and then used an adjustable 'tank cutter' on slow in the pillar drill. Worked fine! regards, Mik
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2002 21:52:42
Perhaps another way would be to abandon the pins or back them up with some 'substantial' rivets, avdel or the like. Four evenly spaced around the sleeves might prevent further movement. Mike Parkin w
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:24:04
To any masochists determined to do their own aircraft finishing. I have a jig that I made to hold the wings while painting. The device holds the wing by the centre section and allows easy rotation to
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 18:40:11
I have a spare (I don't think so) spring with my 914. Can someone confirm whether there is a small spring (about 1" long and 1/4" diameter) fitted in the ferrule of the wastegate servo which the oute
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Feb 2002 20:16:20
A word of warning to all builders who are considering fitting the Rotax 914 - "good choice, well presented, join the club". However, if you complete your instrument panel before you take delivery of
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 18:57:40
Thanks David. How useful this forum is, it has saved me so much work after reading advice from guys ahead of me!! regards, Mike by Flydat the I David in
Author: Michael Parkin <Mikenjulie.Parkin@btopenworld.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 19:49:31
Rob, I have an SL30 Nav/Comm and SL70 transponder and found there was just enough room for it to fit. regards, Mike. While planning my avionics stack I discovered that there is not sufficient depth b