Thanks Peter great explanation there; and yes donuts are great but when they break and when they do everything shakes to pieces real fast. So in an aircraft not a great idea for prop drive; it would
And it had an Annual performed by a highly reputable LAME just 25hrs prior... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=509832#509832
25hrs since 100hr Annual by reputable LAME... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=509833#509833 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/914_exhaust_404.mp
25hrs since last 100hr annual by reputable LAME... Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=509834#509834 Attachments: http://forums.matronics.com//files/914tcu_121.mp
Had this issue about 30hrs ago; found connector block from stick to seat bulkhead section was dirty and loose.... then Milspec PTT switch failed all together 5hrs later... replaced with generic switc
Pull the plenum off and make sure both pistons are moving full stroke without any binding; bit of dust may of found its way onto one of the piston bores.; should move freely and full with a final clu
Checking O2 levels without drilling holes in exhaust systems; see pics... That's how its done. Strap the tail wheel securely to a pole or pickup truck's tow hitch and run WOT at engine operating temp
Chris, the setup i just bought the bits off fleabay and made one; the case is 3D printed in PETG with two velcro securing straps and the T'piece for the sensor i had to custom drill and tap to suit..
That is a good bit of info in that link. Another useful test if running pump gas, or even avgas, is to check for ethanol content of the fuel before putting the fuel into the aircraft; its a simple an
Looking for a reliable supplier for aviation spec shielded single and multi trace wire? Also needing to source fire proof shrink wrap for fabricating custom looms. Prices and delivery time experience
Looks great! Yes lots of fun getting those profile lines correct Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=510387#510387
Well, now that flying the europa is starting to become a bit more second nature, do we make it more enjoyable to fly? Really don't enjoy the noise of a racing bike any more; so its time to shut those
Stage one of "shut that noise up" completed. Applied a dense OEM sound absorbing material made by Diver Consolidated Industries; also acts as a secondary low temp heat shield... Not for the novice. I
Stage One of "shut that noise up" has been a flying success!!! Worth every one of the 1000g weight penalty; couldn't recommend it more. The mod has worked so well that noise canceling is no longer re
Experience is now a low frequency drone from exhaust along with slight level of low frequency carburettor noise; so can still hear the engine and gearbox, its just not a high frequency or high volume
Peter, the material functions by absorbing specific high and low frequency waves of the audible spectrum; its material design purpose is for eliminating resonance drumming on automotive panels. The p
Ok, an update from this morning's second test flight... Today was magic; perfect conditions and zero wind; was up in the air just after sunrise; and experienced even more brilliant results... Today I