Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:09:18
Hi Steve, The equipment requirements for instrument flight are described in the FAR's. Interestingly enough, once you have met the requirements of clocks, gyro based instruments and so on, you don't
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:23:20
Hi Mike and others, I must apologize, I didn't realize the the IFR question was UK based when I made my comments. We very lucky in the US for the freedoms we have in that regard. Having IFR capabilit
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 8 Dec 2008 07:20:27
Hi Mike, the engine and then on other side between the fire wall and the Grand Rapids pressure I used PVC. I guess on reflection. The "through connection" on the firewall was a Europa part that I pur
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 21 Dec 2008 15:40:40
Hi Ron, My pumps are wired as per the Europa drawings. As I recall it has one of the connected to the output of the regulator... I need to check again for the exact details. Anyhow, getting back to y
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:15:33
Hi All, It has been miserably cold here for the past month and I haven't flown my aircraft. I ventured out to my hanger today (unheated) to be greeted by the sight of coolant on the floor. It is drip
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 19:39:05
Hi Karl, Thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe I will get to move the airplane tomorrow to take a look. Have you had leakage do to cold fittings ? Thanks, Paul
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2009 12:29:52
Hi all Some time ago someone posted a few pictures of blue silicone hoses for the rotax engine and radiator. I was wondering who that was and if the hoses turned out to be a success. Thanks, Paul
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2009 16:21:15
Hi Jim & Heather, I use the same jacking block. What I do is chock the tail wheel, place blocks under the outriggers so the wings don't rock, and once I pull the wheel off I have a thick block of woo
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:26:31
Hi all, Slightly off topic, but I am curious as to what most people did for the there final sanding. I used 400 grit, and the final paint finish was nice, although I noticed over time that sanding ma
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 20:36:32
Hi Karel, I was wondering now that you have put a little more time on your airplane are you still happy with your modification? Also, I am curious about a few other things. - Did you do this modifica
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:14:49
Hi Karel, Thanks for your detailed reply. I look forward to seeing some more photographs when you have recovered. I'd be interested in seeing what yo have done on the exit side. I was also interested
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:51:04
Hi Ira, I was wondering if your 14k estimate was based on the engines ceiling or Vx=Vy. I can offer a couple of data points. I typically fly long cross county flights at 12k to 16k, depending on wind
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:15:11
Hi Bill, I fixed the navaids issue by moving the nav antenna. If I was to do it over I would put my VOR antenna in the wing so it was away from other stuff and would not need to be folded around the
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:33:49
Hi Ira, The Reiff is working fine for me. He sells two variations for the Rotax. One heats the engine block, oil tank and the coolant. The other model, which I purchased is minus the coolant heater.
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:37:19
BTW, it has just struggled up to 12F here. I have been at the hanger working on removing my engine, and although its heated, it was just too darn cold to work.
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:46:39
Hi Gilles, I sent you a note to Gilles.Thesee@ac-grenoble.fr but it bounced. If you pick this message up on the forum, could you contact me and let me know your new email address. Thanks, Paul
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 17:26:27
wrote: Heck, I still get a bounce after 800 + hours. Actually I find it more of a small skip than anything these days. If I get the main and tail wheel down at the same time, it will skip a little i
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:48:52
Hi Ron, I put one in the curved area and it has proved very helpful. I also have two access panels in my firewall. I was concerned about negatively impacting the strength of this area so I reviewed t
Author: Paul McAllister <paul.the.aviator@gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2009 09:35:06
Hi Folks I do this on my XS, but while doing an annual this year I noticed cracking in the paint. This area isn't designed for loads, and in my case it is obviously causing an issue so I will have to