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by ICEMAN
Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Microphone wind noise
Replies: 6
Views: 3699

Re: Microphone wind noise

so feedback on this...me dad was a military man, and a manged to find some old parade gloves, leather of course.... cut of the thumb, cut a small hole in it on side, cable tie it to the mic boom, over the current muff, problem solved it seems! thanks everyone! Thats a great idea- thanks wackomedic9...
by ICEMAN
Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:01 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 582 long time not started.
Replies: 4
Views: 4369

Re: Rotax 582 long time not started.

Hi cjkrit when mine stands for a while i ensure to turn the motor by hand (mags off) for a good couple of turns just to get the parts moving again and some lubrication distributed. Additionally make sure your air filters are cleaned as they can accumulate a lot of dust; drain and check the carb bowl...
by ICEMAN
Sun Oct 01, 2017 9:42 pm
Forum: Flying events
Topic: SKYRIDERS Marathon (3000nm) fly-away 8 - 20 May 2018
Replies: 38
Views: 37881

Re: SKYRIDERS Marathon (3000nm) fly-away 8 - 20 May 2018

Assuming you flew at a steady 60 mph that's 50 hours flying time😁.... 2 x25hr rotax services required for the trip😎
by ICEMAN
Tue Sep 26, 2017 11:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Crop Spraying Career Opportunity
Replies: 3
Views: 1598

Re: Crop Spraying Career Opportunity

Hi... as a microlight/ npl pilot what would I need to do to get certified (apart from the type certification) I would take a guess needing to do Comm and also AG ?
by ICEMAN
Tue Apr 25, 2017 4:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Your Flying Videos
Replies: 390
Views: 444997

Re: Your Flying Videos

thanks Madman - i will give it a go when the next one is recorded
by ICEMAN
Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:32 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Your Flying Videos
Replies: 390
Views: 444997

Re: Your Flying Videos

(^^) (^^) thank you... i tried embedding it but i couldn't get it righ :)
by ICEMAN
Tue Apr 25, 2017 3:14 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Your Flying Videos
Replies: 390
Views: 444997

Re: Your Flying Videos

Heres a quick 3/4 circuit into and out of Petit earlier this year...

https://youtu.be/gdCzurPodhk
by ICEMAN
Fri Apr 21, 2017 1:39 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: EVO WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE for SALE
Replies: 2
Views: 764

Re: EVO WATER TEMPERATURE GAUGE for SALE

Hi- still available??
by ICEMAN
Thu Jan 05, 2017 11:01 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: SORTED OUT...Hangarage in or near to Hoedspruit
Replies: 0
Views: 545

SORTED OUT...Hangarage in or near to Hoedspruit

I will be looking for hagarage for my thunderbird from March onward in or around the hoedspruit region, I need approximately 8x12 meters space.if you have please drop me a Pm or WhatsApp (zero 82 six 52 8144)
by ICEMAN
Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: GTFlycom Summer XMAS Special!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: GTFlycom Summer XMAS Special!!!!

Awesome!!! Thanks (^^)
by ICEMAN
Wed Dec 07, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: GTFlycom Summer XMAS Special!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1630

Re: GTFlycom Summer XMAS Special!!!!

I picked up a new whip antennae from GT last week... good products and great service... Thanks!!!
by ICEMAN
Wed Nov 16, 2016 10:22 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb
Replies: 19
Views: 32037

Re: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb

Thanks Roel

i thought this would be the case... is it common practice for the guys to stop somewhere along the route and re jet?
by ICEMAN
Mon Nov 14, 2016 1:58 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb
Replies: 19
Views: 32037

Re: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb

Duck.... heres a question for you My 582 DCDI with Bings has been well running up in JHB region for many years... (eg approx 5000-7500ft) without issue If i fly down to the coast or lowveld (ie Much lower altitudes than "usual" ) will i need to (at some point) change jets or do the carbs compensate ...