Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 20 May 2003 18:49:07
I agree in fact I would prefer 4 EGTs not two. The way the highest cylinder moves around with changing throttle setting is amazing, Must be something to do with the strange manifold shape. I suspect
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 21 May 2003 21:45:49
Roly & Ed Your theory is indeed sound IMHO. A slight leak on the upstream side of the pumps may be undetected because so little fuel seeps out it may not be noticed in the general smell of fuel in t
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 22 May 2003 09:59:44
Brian there was a question re approval in the early days, but only because some people wanted to use the ICOM A200 as a base station and CAA didn't like that. It is approved for airborne use. I have
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 09:42:05
However, the metal tube will conduct any stored energy, and the flow of air and eventually fuel is very rapid. You can hear the hiss as it comes out, also see the convection of the dense vapour. I c
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 23:53:15
Put a blob of modelling clay on the door sill, where you plan to put the third shoot bolt, then close the door and reveal the space between door and sill. Now sketch a suitable latch, which can be a
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 12:06:42
The gaps at the ignition pick ups may also affect timing. I once checked them on a 912 and found them wildly out of spec. possibly they got disturbed during engine installation, (there was no cover
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2003 09:46:17
Tony, The resin might go real soft if you ramp up quickly then warp under its own weight. Especially if post cure is done early on. There's one other important thing, trailing edges. I would recomme
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 10:00:15
It should be noted that this was not an Andair gascolator, it was of a design almost guaranteed to bung up with any contamination. Andair describe a test they did to demonstrate this. Because the br
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2003 10:04:11
Geof Thanks for that, it's the sort of thing everyone needs to know. Are you certain it was rust, it is sometimes possible to have mould growing in the fuel, (fishing boat people call it a virus!) I
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 2003 01:36:41
Tony, I guess you are using an XS sternpost and you are a Classic? The recesses are probably for the top rib of the XS rudder. Suggest you just grind them away and repair with a couple of plies of B
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2003 14:20:36
Tony, No it isn't. Make sure the tube is still round. Measure it accurately over its whole length, any out of roundness will cause much pain when rigging. Check all the bushes too, particularly the
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2003 09:29:31
Fred In flight the wing flexes quite a significant amount so the flexibility is essential, otherwise cracking if the filler and paint may occur or worse damage to the fuselage skin. Graham --
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 23:07:21
Tony Not if the eyes are old and dim and the brain a bit slow! Takes longer to learn but don't forget, there's no substitute for experience. Graham sorry to hear the engine went sick, hope its not s
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2003 23:03:28
Ferg Graham also came up with a more agricultural, but no doubt equally effective device which he called his "Whtie Stick"!?! This was a long (5ft) stick that dropped down with the landing gear and
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 23:38:09
There is another variable in this scenario that affects the tension of the spring retaining bolt. That is the stiffness of the short length of (4130 I trust?) steel with a relatively large 5/16" hol
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 10:58:07
Winter ASI or Not????? Gidday, At first I didn't like the Winter 6443 ASI but it has grown on me as I now think of it as "Europa Specific". I am aware of what Europa say about this for speed manageme
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 10:23:17
Alan I know what the book says but I always recommend 13 degrees of up and 4 or 5 down. You need the up with a monowheel to achieve a decent amount of down pressure on the tail wheel during landing
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:27:28
Delighted to hear about the grin. We all need it some days! What paint did the glider wizard use? Be nice to know what she weighs when you finish adding built in headwinds? (Heavy instruments you pr
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:27:08
I haven't read the tri gear manual so this is ALL guesswork but my suggestion is to determine first, from those already completed and flying, how much does the gear leg rotate from relaxed to fully
Author: Graham Singleton <graham@gflight.f9.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:36:26
There's one other thing to watch out for, at least on early Classics; with the elevator in full up position and the trim at full nose up, check that the Tee bar doesn't strike the end of its own bel