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by clint13
Fri Apr 18, 2014 10:33 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: nosewheel repairs on bushbaby
Replies: 3
Views: 896

Re: nosewheel repairs on bushbaby

I would like to but hard to find an instructor here to teach taildragger for the endorsement. It looks better sitting on 2 wheels and the tail at the moment
by clint13
Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:20 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: nosewheel repairs on bushbaby
Replies: 3
Views: 896

nosewheel repairs on bushbaby

Hi, I have discovered a crack right through the oval tube either side of the nosewheel mounting lugs on my bushbaby. I have pulled it down and are looking at ways to repair but also make this area stronger. Has anyone else had this problem and found a good solution. I am having some help to nut it o...
by clint13
Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:06 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bungee cord for landing gear
Replies: 2
Views: 2920

Re: bungee cord for landing gear

I Got onto Stefan, he gave me the aircraft spruce part number, which I have now ordered. Thanks for advice.
I have found the correct installation details and hope this will correct the nose attitude on the ground.
Clint
by clint13
Mon Feb 17, 2014 3:41 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bungee cord for landing gear
Replies: 2
Views: 2920

bungee cord for landing gear

How long should the each piece of bungee be for a Bushbaby's landing gear. The info I have says 4400mm which sounds too long for only five wraps. Can it be high quality bungee from a marine shop or motor trimmers or is it a special aircraft bungee cord. Any help appreciated as my main gear is sittin...
by clint13
Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:31 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: rotax 582 hrs TT limitations
Replies: 2
Views: 1746

rotax 582 hrs TT limitations

As a new owner of a used aircraft, and newly certified pilot I would like to ask of the more experienced guys out there about the true life of a rotax 582. I am only asking opinions based on experience. My aircraft(bushbaby 95) is 10 years old in April this year and has 267hrs on it now, and I have ...
by clint13
Wed Jan 08, 2014 11:56 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bushbaby elevator trim
Replies: 12
Views: 2367

Re: bushbaby elevator trim

Hi Joe, i assume you fly a bushbaby from your comments. Can you tell me about the bungee tensions for main gear, My right hand side is sagged, it has sat around a lot for 10 years with only 250hr TT when I purchased it. I would like to level it up, should I re-tie the loop on the end or remake both....
by clint13
Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bushbaby elevator trim
Replies: 12
Views: 2367

Re: bushbaby elevator trim

thanks Jean and KFA. I will try this. The main bungee's have sagged on one side more than the other from sitting for a long time-so I will have to remove them to tighten them up. I will move the bungee whilst doing this as it is on the seat brace for certain. Hopefully only a few more weeks and I wi...
by clint13
Sun Dec 29, 2013 5:32 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bushbaby elevator trim
Replies: 12
Views: 2367

Re: bushbaby elevator trim

my bungee to the elevator is hooked to a fixed tube running lengthwise under the seat, not the flap control pushrod. Should this be changed. I also don't understand how you can apply a small amount of flap as there is nothing to lock in stages. you can hold it at different levels but that does not s...
by clint13
Sat Dec 14, 2013 3:35 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: bushbaby elevator trim
Replies: 12
Views: 2367

bushbaby elevator trim

Hi, I have an early bushbaby I want to install a pitch trim on. Has any one set this up and how has it worked. The aircraft I trained in has a trim lever between the seats and makes flying more pleasant if you set the trim right rather than hold all pressure on the stick.
any help appreciated.