Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 07:25:07
Hi Ferg the fuel pump (a FACET part no. 40108 in the Aircraft Spruce catalog) needed to be mount6ed at 45deg to the horizontal. I had read that somewhere else but cannot find either reference and beg
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 07:38:39
Arlington, WA address and phone? I have tried to contact them to no avail. The tenant of a building adjacent to NSI's informed me that they are no longer there. I need to get in touch with them rega
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 30 May 2004 17:52:59
Put a proper flow sensor on; one that has far less risk of constriction and blockage. ie a Flowscan sensor.< I totally agree with Duncan. The Floscan is far superior. Paddy found that it was impossi
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 18:02:43
Hi William seen a drop in fuel pressure (sample point down stream of Benwick) at full throttle (mine's the 912). < You probably won't. However if you do the fuel flow check you are bleeding off an ex
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 1 Jun 2004 09:04:17
I will be holding another Fly In/BBQ at my airstrip (Lydeway Field) this year. The event will be on the same setup as last year (ie free fly in, free BBQ and drink in exchange for taking a few of my
exceeded the maximum flow required by over 100%. On the rotax 912, 25 litres per hour (maximum flow) equates to 416 millilitres per minute. From memory our fuel system was delivering in excess of 120
There was a thread recently about kickback during start with the 912S. This can be quite vicious and I had it happen quite often especially on cold starts. Apparently it can also lead to damage to th
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 17:18:48
controlled by the edge of trigger cams on the flywheel and the electronic modules. *NOTE: For easy engine start the ignition timing at start is 4d B.T.D.C. As soon as the engine runs the ignition ti
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 09:42:48
BTDC to 1000 rpm, 26 deg BTDC above. The 914 shows 4 deg BTDC to 900 rpm, 26 deg BTDC above. Rotax recently announced that they were standardising the entire ignition systems of the 912/912S and 914
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:08:35
problem. The motor is about an inch longer and turns the engine over faster during the start.< Yes there is and I know that it ceratinly helps to spin the engine quicker. However as it is longer I a
Hi John Thanks for the info. As this problem is happening with many 912S engines --From new I would suggest that the fault is unlikely to be any of items 1,2 or 3 on your list. From what I have been
Yes. I often get the engine turning and then select choke and single ignition as soon as max motoring has been achieved. Depending on the ergonomics of your panel you may find you run out of hands to
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 17:38:55
There are still a few places left for the Fly-In/BBQ at Lydeway on 17th July (18th backup day for bad weather). Anyone interested should e-mail me without delay to reserve a slot. Nigel Charles
In the previous edition of the Pilot magazine there was a news item about a company providing TAFs and METARs via SMS messaging. This is very useful when trying to obtain weather whilst away from nor
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 09:32:16
Hi Geoff As you have done most things and are clutching at straws check the following: Make sure all mic/tel leads are properly screened. Check for earth loops ie. items earthed in more than one plac
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 2004 09:47:46
they stock oil under their own label specifically designed for the Rotax 912/914 engines. I called to inquire if the oil met the new Rotax spec and they stated yes. I explained that I was using Cast
below@matronics.com, pts@matronics.com, rule@matronics.com, name@matronics.com, description@matronics.com There are still 2 free slots available at my fly-in on Saturday 17th July (18th backup day fo
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 18:31:49
There is a statement being issued from the Europa Club Committee very shortly. It was formulated today (Sunday) at midday during the PFA Rally and has been published at the noticeboard at the Rally.
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 06:59:54
Your choice of engine is the most expensive individual choice you can make during the manufacture of your Europa. Several engines have come and gone but no engine has proved its worth any better than
Author: nigel charles <nigelcharles@tiscali.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 07:06:37
VERY CAREFUL in dealing with them, and I think you know what I mean. They tend to overpromise and underdeliver< I can confirm this. When I had an NSI prop I have never had such poor customer service