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- Wed Sep 17, 2014 12:03 pm
- Forum: Non aviation items
- Topic: 2005 Nissan Xtrail 2.5 4x4 (Price reduced)
- Replies: 3
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Re: 2005 Nissan Xtrail 2.5 4x4
Can somebode assist me to load the pictures please?
- 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
In perfect condition with all the extras!
R79900-00 neg.
Don Barrie 0 eight three 2705799
- Wed Aug 05, 2009 7:33 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rotax 618 fuel consumption???????
- Replies: 13
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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
The plane still maintains at 6000rpm, but I found no diffirence in the feul consuption.
Any mare suggestions?????
Regards
Don
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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
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
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
Dont think my bladder has that sort of range.

- 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...