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by fransstrydom
Thu Jul 02, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

Impressive Eben, Maar hoekom praat jy russies met my?Ek weet Wagtail het ook daardie engines gebruik,maar klink vir my hulle is terug na die 2 L turbo,ek weet nie hoekom nie.Wat wel duidelik word die afgelope tyd is dat die kritiese komponent die engine management is.Die Subaru diesel engine ontwikk...
by fransstrydom
Thu Jul 02, 2015 10:58 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

Hi Eben, I want to ask you plenty questions.For now i want to know how you procure your spares for your engines.What is the price structure compare to Rotax?Also ,what is the weight of your engine? What is your policy as to guarantees of your workmanship,repairs etc.Spoke to Jaco van Tonder recently...
by fransstrydom
Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:52 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

The course offered by COMET AVIATION is not recognized by SACAA.As far as i know there is only one AP Glen Meyer whose credentials are accepted by SACAA,he did this course elsewhere (i stand to be corrected on this one).Fact is that assembling a motor is not rocket science.I am totally convinced tha...
by fransstrydom
Wed Jul 01, 2015 3:26 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10082

Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES

Certainly good looking engines.What is the ruling with 2 stroke engines and their TBO/LIFECYCLE.How does this compare to the 582 for instance and price.That 3 cylinder looks mean.
Scary Pilot
by fransstrydom
Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9926

Re: New Section Request for Powerplants

Just some feedback as to the Sycamore testbed for the Subaru ea81.There is some sort of a rotor problem,but apparently a different set will be picked up in Pretoria this weekend.Test pilot is a working man and can only fly over weekend mainly.Will keep you posted though.
Scary Pilot
by fransstrydom
Wed Jul 01, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9926

Re: New Section Request for Powerplants

That is the price you pay for over regulation.But fear not,within the next few years we will look like any other African state.Only the whities will be regulated though.Time for civil disobedience.Stop paying taxes.I wonder if Bobby paid his fuel account for fuel delivered by the ANC goverment.
by fransstrydom
Wed Jul 01, 2015 10:10 am
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9926

Re: New Section Request for Powerplants

The aeroclub was nowhere to be seen when Glen Meyer and Anthony Cohan were dragged through court.They are supposed to have insurance to cover cases like this.Even though Glen was aquited he had to pay al his court expenses and lawyers.He lost his house because of that.Prior to that he invested his p...
by fransstrydom
Wed Jul 01, 2015 8:18 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10082

Re: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES

Greg, the extension of TBO is only relevent to newer engines.This is not applicable to the 4417 engine number engines.This is how i understand it at least.The problem here is not the SACAA or Comet aviation.The engine manufacturer refuses to carry any sort of responsability for those engines,and for...
by fransstrydom
Tue Jun 30, 2015 5:45 pm
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9926

Re: New Section Request for Powerplants

The system works as follows.See what is happening at ESCOM.The energy regulator refused to allow the additional increase in tariffs.They are not finding it easy to borrow money internationally because they want to decide how this monies is to be spend,mainly paying for salaries for the fat cats.ESCO...
by fransstrydom
Tue Jun 30, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10082

10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES

RAASA and COMET responded to the question i had regarding the 10 year old series 9 Rotax engines.SACAA did not respond,but the day is not over yet,maybe they are still playing the musical chair game. The bottom line is:10 year engine replace the crankshaft.NO EXCEPTIONS OR "ON CONDITIONS." That leav...
by fransstrydom
Tue Jun 30, 2015 8:32 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

Morning Greg i am currently involved in discussions with SACAA,RAASA and Comet aviation.Stil waiting for satisfactory explanations. No replay from Comet as yet.It seems to me like there must be two versions of the Rotax 9 series engines.a Local factory builds aircraft in which they are comfortable t...
by fransstrydom
Sun Jun 28, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9926

Re: New Section Request for Powerplants

ROTAX 9 SERIES ENGINES These questions are directed at Niren,our fearless leader at Comet Aviation. I was not privy to the meeting week before last concerning the situation around The Rotax engines.I would like to see the minutes of that meeting as well as decisions taken regarding 1)The 10 years an...
by fransstrydom
Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

I have a lot of literature concerning the EA81 engine,but unable to post it here.Google EA81 SUBARU for a host of information.
SCARY PILOT
by fransstrydom
Sat Jun 27, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

SUBARU EA81.jpg
by fransstrydom
Sat Jun 27, 2015 3:06 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33032

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

SUBARU INSTALSIE COMP.jpg