Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2013 11:09:57
Dave, (or anyone I guess) Do you happen to know what, into choosing a demonstrated design dive speed (Vdf)? I assume that there some structural consideration for choosing this number? Flutter would b
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:42:24
Hi All, I looking to see if anyone has had starter soleniod or starter motor problems? I was doing a propeller balance last night and I went to re start the engine and I was greeted with a "click". I
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 11:13:33
Hi, I took my XS radiator to a repair shop and they aluminum brazed & pressure tested it for $50.00. Another, less appealing alternative is that when I was researching this I found several examples o
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2013 18:31:17
Hi Fred, I did use one of his SCS switches about 6 or 7 years ago as my main contactor (not starter relay). My main attraction was that SCS does not have a hold in current and as you are aware the Ro
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2013 12:12:49
Okay, I'll weigh in. I am with Frans on this one. There are various strategies to overcome the risk of electrical dependency. I am using Bob Knuckles single battery E buss system and I can confirm th
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 12:19:12
Hello David, I have used the internal intercom on the SL30 for several years and it works quite nicely. Is there any reason why you would not use the internal intercom in the Garmin GNC255 ? Paul
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:45:43
Hi Had mine repaired and pressure tested for $50 by local radiator shop. Failing that I have a second hand one that I probably won't use if you want to buy it. Paul
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:30:41
Hello everyone, I have been using this in my aircraft since 2004. Tony K did the original design work and it is based on a PIC micro processor. It is calibrated in 1/10th increments from empty to ful
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 8 Dec 2013 19:56:42
Hi, I went down the route of a 3 pointer Altimeter, mechanical ASI and Tru Track ADI for the back up to my GRT Panels, but if I were to do it over again I would use some thing like the Dynon D6 or GR
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2014 18:03:39
My Ducati lasted about 1100 hours / 9 years and I replaced it with a Schicke. So far it has been working fine. They are not available in the US so if you want one you will need a find soul in Europe
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 21 Jan 2014 19:07:59
David, I am kinda, sorta with you on this. Mine failed the same way after 10 years, however I do have an OPV system that disconnects the alternator --From the system just in case. I installed a GR6 o
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2014 13:41:49
Greg, I echo David's thoughts on this. With the right design choices it is easy to stay well within the electrical capacity of the standard Rotax. Modern avionics, EFIS, LED position lights & strobes