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by Dobbs
Wed Jul 29, 2015 11:39 am
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Aquila Forks
Replies: 4
Views: 721

Re: Aquila Forks

Mods - please delete the second post - no idea how I managed to duplicate it :oops:
by Dobbs
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:19 am
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Aquila Forks
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

Aquila Forks

Does anyone know where I can get a set of forks for an Aquila?

And yes, I have tried the manufacturers :(
by Dobbs
Wed Jul 29, 2015 7:16 am
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Aquila Forks
Replies: 4
Views: 721

Aquila Forks

Does anyone know where I can get a set of forks for an Aquila?

And yes, I have tried the manufacturers :(
by Dobbs
Sun May 24, 2015 11:52 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotex 912 ULS TBO
Replies: 4
Views: 1625

Re: Rotex 912 ULS TBO

If you go back to the Avcom thread, you will see that Stefan has answered the questions.
by Dobbs
Fri Apr 10, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Italian MW Fly Engines in aircraft???
Replies: 17
Views: 5421

Re: Italian MW Fly Engines in aircraft???

Hi janpot, thanks for the feedback, eish, you have every reason to have serious concerns about their engine!!

I hav'nt bothered to do a Google search as yet, but are they used extensively overseas?
by Dobbs
Mon Apr 06, 2015 7:39 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Italian MW Fly Engines in aircraft???
Replies: 17
Views: 5421

Re: Italian MW Fly Engines in aircraft???

I wonder if the agents are the correct people to ask about problems with their engines vhpy The fact that janpot has not reverted with any specifics make me question his claim of.... " until the current high frequency rate of Mechanical and Electrical failures over the past 3 years has been resolved...
by Dobbs
Thu Apr 02, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Air Magic / Paul Lintott/ Complaints
Replies: 95
Views: 49718

Re: Air Magic / Paul Lintott/ Complaints

Something does not gel here - some people are getting good service, myself included (ok it was about 18 months ago) and some are very disappointed, and all of this within the same time frame.... is there maybe more to this than meets the eye, and no I am not making any judgement calls, just curious.
by Dobbs
Sun Mar 29, 2015 2:39 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Italian MW Fly Engines in aircraft???
Replies: 17
Views: 5421

Re: Italian MW Fly Engines in aircraft???

Hi janpot, I first saw this engine on demo at CC Pocock's flyin some years ago, and on paper, it looked a viable option for LSA aircraft. I heard that there was one incident some time ago where the harness supplied was incorrect and there were some complications around getting it replaced, but other...
by Dobbs
Tue Mar 24, 2015 4:36 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Profile Tube Mounting Bolt
Replies: 14
Views: 6358

Re: Profile Tube Mounting Bolt

Agree with 8.8, but beware of s/s, as mentioned, it is not known for its ability to tolerate vibration
by Dobbs
Sun Mar 22, 2015 5:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SOLO WINGS A NEW ERA BEGINS
Replies: 23
Views: 7826

Re: SOLO WINGS A NEW ERA BEGINS

Thanks Craig
by Dobbs
Tue Mar 10, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: 2 stroke oil for ratex again.
Replies: 12
Views: 3735

Re: 2 stroke oil for ratex again.

I do not agree (I am no expert) that if an oil is suitable for the higher temps of an aircooled engine, then it is fine for a water cooled engine. Firstly, I am under the impression that a water cooled combustion chamber is hotter than an air cooled engine, it is just that with a water jacket around...
by Dobbs
Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:42 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SOLO WINGS A NEW ERA BEGINS
Replies: 23
Views: 7826

Re: SOLO WINGS A NEW ERA BEGINS

It seems a bit disjointed?

For undercarriage queries, your contact is on the North Coast (Shakashead) and for wing queries you go to Pinetown - is the one stop shop no longer?
by Dobbs
Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:27 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Correct Bungee Cord/Rope for a Aquilla 2 wing
Replies: 10
Views: 2678

Re: Correct Bungee Cord/Rope for a Aquilla 2 wing

Hi Arnuf, confirm that your wing is an Aquila wing.
by Dobbs
Fri Feb 27, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Keeping stones out of the prop
Replies: 9
Views: 2261

Re: Keeping stones out of the prop

Werdus, a front wheel mud flap with thin insersion rubber works well