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by flywild
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:03 pm
Forum: Non aviation items
Topic: 2005 Nissan Xtrail 2.5 4x4 (Price reduced)
Replies: 3
Views: 992

Re: 2005 Nissan Xtrail 2.5 4x4

Can somebode assist me to load the pictures please?
by flywild
Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: Non aviation items
Topic: 2005 Nissan Xtrail 2.5 4x4 (Price reduced)
Replies: 3
Views: 992

2005 Nissan Xtrail 2.5 4x4 (Price reduced)

Moms taxi for sale!
In perfect condition with all the extras!
R79900-00 neg.
Don Barrie 0 eight three 2705799
by flywild
Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 fuel consumption???????
Replies: 13
Views: 4335

Re: Rotax 618 fuel consumption???????

I confirmed the jetting. They are 135 and 145. The highest EGT is 590 when thottled back to about 75% power. Cruise at 6250rpm.

The plane still maintains at 6000rpm, but I found no diffirence in the feul consuption.

Any mare suggestions?????

Regards
Don
by flywild
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:47 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 618 fuel consumption???????
Replies: 13
Views: 4335

Rotax 618 fuel consumption???????

Hi all you clever peolple. I fly a Kolb Mark 3 classic that is fitted with a Rotax 618. The engine is fitted with the intake manifold and has size 135 jets in both carburators. EGT and CHT runs normal. Now. I get a consumption of 25l/hour!!!!!!!! IS THIS NORMAL???????? I tried to fly at diffirent th...
by flywild
Fri Nov 07, 2008 3:45 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Engine Information System (EIS)
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Re: Engine Information System (EIS)

Thanx all you nice people out there. This puts me in some direction!
by flywild
Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:32 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Engine Information System (EIS)
Replies: 5
Views: 1255

Engine Information System (EIS)

Good day I finally purchased the Kolb Mark3 Classic that was advertised on this web site. Unfortunately I could not fly it up, but at least it has arrived. My problem: The plane is fitted with an EIS (similar to the Skydat), manufactured by Grand Rapids Technologies in the USA . The instrument works...
by flywild
Thu Jun 26, 2008 7:55 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Re: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Hi Thi Thanx friend! I'm sure this will help a lot. I really appreciate your help. To all you microlighters. You are invited to visit at any time. The airfield is between Standerton and Morgenzon. Ideal for a Saturday/Sunday outing. Let me know. I nice braai and sleepover is just as welcome. Regards...
by flywild
Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Re: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Hi all From all that I could gather, the mountains seem to be 'n bit of a problem. Does John"s route via Loeriesfontein sound the safest? I had in mind to go as follows: FAFK to Beaufort-west to Colesburg to Bloem to Bethlehem and then the homerun to Standerton. What problems do you antisipate? Also...
by flywild
Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Re: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Hi John

Thanx for the very interesting route you suggest. Will definatly consider it.

Will let you know, but I think we can make it a date to see you at John Weston.

Regards
Don
by flywild
Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Re: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Hi guys Thanx a lot for all the help. It is so good to hear from all of you. It gives me a better idee for what I should plan for. George, thanx for all the tips. I was so involved with the flying part, I never thouhgt of all the other things. Just shows, this is a family of true friends. Regards Don
by flywild
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Re: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Hi Guys Thanx a lot. This helps a lot. Especially from people who has done it before. According to the book, this plane hase a cruise speed of 75mph with a Rotax 582. I hope to get a few more out of it with 15 more horses, but I think it will be safe to estimate at 75mph. My biggest concern is the m...
by flywild
Fri Jun 13, 2008 4:25 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Re: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Safe range with 45 minutes spare will be 300 miles or 500km.

Dont think my bladder has that sort of range. vhpy
by flywild
Fri Jun 13, 2008 9:41 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB
Replies: 18
Views: 3630

Help needed: Flight CPT - JHB

Hi all. I purchased the Kolb markIII advertised on this site. I intend to fly it back to Standerton. This is where your help is needed. Are there any people who did such a trip in a microlight? I would like to gain info on availability of fuel r people along the route who will kindly bring me fuel t...