Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 07:18:29
Hello David "The airplane has gained some weight since the outrigger installation (paint, interior, etc.), and I suspect that the bungees have stretched a bit as well." You posted that the bungees ma
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 23:59:29
Was reading Club Newsletter #39 today, and there was a Fellow Monowheel Flyer that mentioned he had a Rudder Horn somehow disconnect from side of rudder early on in flight testing. I am a bit unclear
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2004 20:48:12
I finally got around to installing Colson 4" x 4.25" Gray Flat profile Hi-Tech Performa. They have ball Bearings and a 3/8 hole. They are not sealed ball bearings. I forget who I told I would report
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 11:17:42
Finished with my aileron pushrod tubes over the weekend. The fit was pretty sloppy between the ends and the tube, over .025 slop. Neville suggested I smear in some Redux and partial pull the rivets,
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2004 11:45:20
I posted a while back about finding a release agent in powder form that is now present on plastic sheeting that Home Depot and Lowes is selling. It ends up they buy based on price. The MFG they now b
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 00:40:26
Hello John I would like to fool with the 914 software with my friends 914. I tried to download it from your website and for sometime now it will not allow me to download it. What is easiest way for m
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 01:05:21
Hello John I would like to fool with the 914 software with my friends 914. I tried to download it from your website and for sometime now it will not allow me to download it. What is easiest way for m
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 02:20:50
Anyone using a different tire for the tailwheel other than the 6 inch Aircraft Spruce one provided? Anyone try the sealed bearings Aircraft Spruce sells? Anyone try to grind the tire so it tracks rou
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2004 15:48:36
Getting close to bonding in Cockpit Module, figure should sort out the game plan for fuel system. Have a few questions. Will be using 914 on XS Monowheel. 1) Instead of using the supplied filters, ha
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Sat, 14 Feb 2004 20:28:09
Hello Brian I had same problem. I E-Mailed Neville and he said to make spacers out of aluminium Alloy. I ended making some spacers out of G-9 to elevate so bellcrank would not allow the lateral pushr
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 2004 21:54:33
Hello Paul "I find mine difficult to start when cold. Warm starts are instant." If you are using mogas and have been flying a while, you may want to check for "Carb Snot". I plan on using a 914 but h
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:48:28
Hello Dave You mention that at lower power settings you are having plug fouling and black soot in exhaust. Sounds like you are just running a bit rich at that throttle opening. I may take that back a
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 2004 14:28:01
The supplied tailwheel on A-265 not only had poor quality bearings but it did not run true by 1/4 inch and was way out of balance. I held it in my lathe and spun it and went after it with my 3 inch a
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 11:41:00
I checked on the Tailwheel bearings from Aircraft Spruce last night. They are sealed bearings with snap ring in the middle of the outer race. They are called long Life Sealed Bearings P/N 06-0060 and
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 2004 03:14:45
What lubricant is recommended for the front and rear tufnol bushings on the control shaft? Graphite with a kerosene carrier sound OK? How often do you lube? Same question for the stabilator torque tu
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 11:10:40
Hello John Hope all is doing well for you. I am going to be needing some Redux in the future. Can you still get it? How much lead time you need? If you have some in stock, what is expiration date on
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 14:03:00
Hello John Hope all is doing well for you. I am going to be needing some Redux in the future. Can you still get it? How much lead time you need? If you have some in stock, what is expiration date on
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Thu, 22 Jul 2004 13:10:05
For what its worth, I checked my black plastic pitot static tip last night. It is bonded to stainless tube with green locktight. The 4 holes are plugged up with black plastic burrs on the inside. Ron
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 11:19:21
Getting close to installing Cockpit Module. Installed the debris guard to protect the fuel selector valve as per the manual. Has anyone done anything to prevent stuff from coming through the slots fo
Author: Ronald J. Parigoris <rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2004 12:46:45
Has anyone ever flown with a smart level? How does acceleration, rate of turn and gs effect it? If easy to do, next time out bring one along and post results. Thx. Ron Parigoris A265