Pictures.... can't read without pictures; even a simple stick figure sketch in pencil adds layers of meaningless meaning!!! Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=50
Went up for an early morning check flight yesterday; cold as... everybody tucked away in bed; had the whole sky to myself. Rolled over the prop and had compression on all four pots this time, so will
This seems to be a common issue.. wondering if its cost effective to reproduce these fuel tanks in polyethylene blow molding? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=
Have a look at epoxy materials and processes used for constructing motorcycle racing tanks; they are used to successfully contain 100% ethanol, methanol and blended fuel; basically the inside of the
Winds have been gusting up to 45kt lately; so lots more tea drinking and watching the clouds zoom by; watched lieutenant kingaby launch his storch into the air with a 3ft rollout and almost vertical
With the PTT button failing a recent diagnostic resoldering it was time to do a better job than the original installed Radioshack button and 1970's nylon reinforced telephone receiver cord; not suffi
Pushing on into uncharted territory and an ergonomic stick grip with elevator trim control. Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507520#507520
Even on the ground they look like they're flying! Why are the flaps retracted? How? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507566#507566
Nice job! ... not sure if yellow dish glove tips are mil-spec; think they're required to be blue?? Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=507589#507589
Finished fitting the new custom hand grips to 181, worked out great after several design tuning sessions; flew two flights last friday and the grip was a dream to use; big difference in comfort... so
Hi Fred, from experience i would invest in a mini belt sander and practice on some timber until you get the hang of it using one of your hand positions to maintain position and pressure and the other
Looks the goods on the maingear upgrade... did you happen to weigh the new wheel before fitting? The factory europa unit weighs a ton!! Am thinking of fitting this mod... Read this topic online here:
Thanks greatly for those weight/mass details; its a big help on decision making on whether to design & manufacture or buy off the shelf!! Regarding lightening the maingear arm - this component has un
Over the past 40 years experience has shown that Koyo or Timken equally make the best quality longest lasting bearings; worth the extra dollars... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics
Been arriving at the field each day this week at sparrows fart for circuit practice and beginning to explore flight performance a bit deeper now that all post-purchase safety and quality inspections
Does anyone wish to share their notes recording performance affects upon T/O at various density altitudes? specifically rolling distances, required to 50', and reduced climb rates... Trying to get a
Maintenance... pulled off upper/lower cowling for inspection on recent five year rubber change; got to the bottom of remaining oil weeping by resealing #1/3 valve covers and two M6 oil pump retaining