The area I am concerned about and seek guidence over is the TP18 Zinc chromate paste is the stuff to use - nasty yellow anti-corrosion assembly compound (available in hardening and non hardening) uni
Agreed - although I'd advise going for the heavier of the two options (slighly bigger) as it is very much more robust. Having coughed up, I've found it useful in a variety of other areas. Couldn't d
Yep: the KIS does fly nicely - but not with the sweet control harmony and delightful responses as the Europa, which IMHO is in the top 1% of all the aircraft I have flown (something like 40 types) I
Yes -on virtually all ali bits, except where ther are bonded into the structure, and then they are alodyned to improve adhesion. No - but it's easy to work out. Possibly, but I don't think that it's
I have had a couple people recommend using Teflon fuel lines, but No: teflon lines are PTFE and are covered with stainless steel braid: hose and fittings (reusable) are available from Goodrich in Dev
moderate 'sanding' effort. An eaier solution is to go to your local paint supplier/manufacturer and get them to put it on theier double acting shaker... don't watch, as it will frighten the life out
You need to put a bulge in the side of the tunnel (passenger side) -strangely enough, something I spotted on one of the factory demonstrators... if you need a pic, email me and I'll scan/send it on.
Squirt of ACF-50 (available from ac spruce) in a rivet hole before you close it up.... yes, you should bother - air can get in (the excess ACF-50 leaks out) so they will eventually corrode, sight un
. I think air is blown into the cylinder via inlet valves - which close before the compression stroke. The fuel (which can be avtur) is injected and the combustion stroke drives the piston down to w
For those that don't buy FLYER magazine (shame on you!) - I'll email a pic and short description of our fuselage stand/jig ... directly to you, not the forum. Miles
Having used both, I'd go for the pump every time: those who use scales say they're fine, those who buy a pump wouldn't use anything else. You will, however, need scales (electronic or otherwise) for
Rotax 912. Carbs.. CV carbs... I don't want carbs at all: I want fuel injection. Nigel has the kit (not Rotax - they won't do it) but he won't get around to it until enough people show an interest...