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by Mhetzel
Thu Sep 23, 2010 2:13 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Installing a fuel gauge
Replies: 14
Views: 2075

Re: Installing a fuel gauge

Hi there Morph

Thanks for the detailed instructions!

Regards
by Mhetzel
Thu Sep 23, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Installing a fuel gauge
Replies: 14
Views: 2075

Re: Installing a fuel gauge

Hi Goldie

Thanks for the advice, but this s a little rich for my budget. Any alternatives available?

Regards
by Mhetzel
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:50 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Installing a fuel gauge
Replies: 14
Views: 2075

Installing a fuel gauge

Hi guys I own a Windlass with a Rotax 503 DCDI. The aircraft do not currently have a fuel gauge fitted and I am not comfortable to keep it that way. Any advice from anybody who has done this before? Can I buy an automotive unit from say Midas and fit that, or do I need to fit a specialist unit for a...
by Mhetzel
Wed Sep 22, 2010 10:06 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Trike pod face plate material
Replies: 21
Views: 2784

Re: Trike pod face plate material

Hi guys

I am in the market for a new pod face plate.Anyone know where I
can source the require aluminium sheets? Based in Centurion, PTA.

regards
by Mhetzel
Thu Aug 05, 2010 3:46 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: FREE - Full Colour 52 page microlight/LSA magazine
Replies: 87
Views: 13577

Re: FREE - Full Colour 52 page microlight/LSA magazine

HI there

Not yet a MISASA member, but would love to have a copy:
M. Hetzel
P.O. Box 61541
Pierre van Ryneveld
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Thanks!
by Mhetzel
Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:03 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 woes
Replies: 10
Views: 2130

Re: Rotax 503 woes

Good morning all

Thanks for the brilliant advice; I did all the "check everything again" and "get
the juices flowing" bits and low and behold, she fired up the very first time!!

You guys rock!
by Mhetzel
Thu Aug 13, 2009 11:08 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 woes
Replies: 10
Views: 2130

Re: Rotax 503 woes

Thanks for all the feedback guys - I will put it to use this weekend. I am also a believer that
if it once worked and nothing changed, it should still work.

I am specifically concerned about what can go wrong as a result of the passing of time only.

Any tips on how to fit a fuel guage?
by Mhetzel
Wed Aug 12, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 woes
Replies: 10
Views: 2130

Re: Rotax 503 woes

Thanks Morph

I will check the float levels, etc, etc.

I am not using the throttle at all when starting. How do I check the ignition systems?
by Mhetzel
Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:44 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 woes
Replies: 10
Views: 2130

Rotax 503 woes

Good afternoon all I am an aviation novice and require some assistance and tips on maintaining my 503. I do not fly as often as as I would like to, but when i go out to the airfield, I struggle fiercely to start the engine. Being a pull start, this is both a test of endurance and self control... Any...