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- Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:08 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
You know,it dawned on me that i am using the system without closing the feedback loop.I must redirect these forums to our fearless leader at SAGPA.No wonder i feel like i am talking to myself. Francois Strydom and who is that?...this SAGPA? an event where the trophies are passed around year after y...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:28 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Im not one to get involved with debates etc I tend to loose focus to quickly. Having said that I would just like to say that Rotax should accept log book entries that is where the regs say these issues must be entered. I have owned a number of rotax powered aircraft and non came with the rotax engi...
STRESS
Ok people,we all had a very stressful time,and i think we need to have a little sing along to relieve some stress.Please join in on the tune of "HUSH LITTLE BABY DONT YOU CRY" THIS IS 4/4 TEMPO Moderate piano(meaning softly)OK people,on my count of three(sing with sadness) on my count one,two three ...
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:13 pm
- Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
- Topic: CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2565
CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT
What processes and paperwork will be needed to change to a different powerplant?
Francois Strydom
Francois Strydom
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:03 pm
- Forum: ROTAX
- Topic: CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12944
CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT
What will be required by the Authorities in terms of documentation should you want to change to a powerplant other than Rotax?
Francois Strydom
Francois Strydom
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:02 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
You know,it dawned on me that i am using the system without closing the feedback loop.I must redirect these forums to our fearless leader at SAGPA.No wonder i feel like i am talking to myself.
Francois Strydom
Francois Strydom
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:57 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Very interesting question came through via PM. Will the AP be liable if the correct documentation procedures were not followed in case of a claim.This is a very good question.New can of worms.Seems the Aeroclub has now some sort of insurance to cover AP's,but the engines are excluded.Can anybody giv...
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:37 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Claude, These pages are in back ofthe service manual.The AP is supposed to make copies of these pages and after completing these must go into the AP's file of your aircraft.It is important the correct procedure is followed here,and it the responsibility of the AP to see that the correct information ...
- Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:30 am
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Got a reply from Comet Aviation and i also spoke to some people. Rotax BRP will pay for replacing the valve lifters with the following proviso. 1)The services were done according to the Rotax manual. 2)Results were entered correctly on the relevant pages. 3)The service was carried out by or under th...
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:12 pm
- Forum: Law Questions and Queries
- Topic: AEROCLUB
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3283
AEROCLUB
I understand that the aeroclub now has some sort of insurance scheme for AP's,but this excludes the engine.This makes me profoundly happy.From now on i service maintain and rebuild my own engine.
Francois Strydom
Francois Strydom
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:15 am
- Forum: Powerplant Talk
- Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10949
Re: New Section Request for Powerplants
The past week i entered the chicken coup a la Nkhandla.I fired from the hip.Sorry for hijacking your engine thread Nacho.
Next week i will write a summery of what was said in a more structured way and post it under a new topic
Next week i will write a summery of what was said in a more structured way and post it under a new topic
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:54 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
- Replies: 35
- Views: 41344
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:18 pm
- Forum: Powerplant Talk
- Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
- Replies: 15
- Views: 10949
Re: New Section Request for Powerplants
Greg, the aeroclub and SAGPA electorate do not get paid and as far as i know they work there voluntarily.These are people that have day jobs etc,and therefore their time is limited.They will take the road of least resistance,not a good situation SUGGESTION Since the inception of ARO'S the game has c...
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:41 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
- Replies: 26
- Views: 12588
Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
In discussion with Niren at Comet.I will supply engine serial numbers for him to follow up.Niren,a valve train consist of the following parts and including the camshaft,up to the valve.Thank you for offering your help.
Francois Strydom
Francois Strydom
- Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:32 pm
- Forum: Gyro Talk
- Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
- Replies: 35
- Views: 41344
Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Hi Eben Philip Nel van Wagtail het op die einde van die dag reggekom met een sensor.Dis wonderlik om te sien wat moontlik is as alles nie onderdruk word nie.Ek veronderstel die stelsel soos jy beskryf sluit ook die redrive en n skroef in?Dit gaan moeilik gaan om op n lae prys in die mark te kom,maar...