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by Station Kariba
Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:22 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Stolen 582 Engines
Replies: 95
Views: 13811

Re: Stolen 582 Engines

This is nothing short of despicable. Surely it will not go unnoticed that a previously unserviceable plane is suddenly now flying. Somewhere someone must know something is not right that suddenly the perps are now able to fit a different engine. At our Airfield we certainly know the predicament of e...
by Station Kariba
Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:23 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Axillary Fuel Pump Aquilla 582 Blue Top
Replies: 4
Views: 1164

Re: Axillary Fuel Pump Aquilla 582 Blue Top

Hi WhiteEagle The advise you have been given with regards to the pulse pump it correct, they are very reliable and very seldom give problems. From a safety point of view there is absolutly no harm in fitting an Auxillary FACET electric pump. You do not run the two pumps continously all the same time...
by Station Kariba
Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Axillary Fuel Pump Aquilla 582 Blue Top
Replies: 4
Views: 1164

Re: Axillary Fuel Pump Aquilla 582 Blue Top

WhiteEagle

I have installed a Facet electric pump, on both my planes and they work well. I plumbed the pump in series. You can be buy these pumps from Auto Zone, Midas or any similar spares outlet. Good luck. (^^)
by Station Kariba
Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Class 4 medical renewal- what's expected?
Replies: 5
Views: 1193

Re: Class 4 medical renewal- what's expected?

hansgaint

You asked and you got told, the only thing that HansH ommitted was the manditory prostrate check when you are over 40, wait for the clack of the latex glove and KY jelly (**). Hope it all goes well. (^^)
by Station Kariba
Thu Dec 08, 2011 9:34 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: TYRES FOR A 5 INCH RIM
Replies: 1
Views: 587

Re: TYRES FOR A 5 INCH RIM

Hello Flooi

Try contacting this guy, he maybe able to help you or steer you in the right direction. Vincent 011 397 8510. Hope you come right. Cheers.
by Station Kariba
Tue Nov 29, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Front Wheel tube
Replies: 4
Views: 888

Re: Front Wheel tube

All good, I hope he gave you a good price. The tyres from him are half the price of Comet Aviation. Cheers.
by Station Kariba
Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Front Wheel tube
Replies: 4
Views: 888

Re: Front Wheel tube

Try contacting this guy, I have just bought 16 x 6.50 tyres from him so he may have tubes too. Vincent. 011 397 8510. They are in Jet Park. Good Luck.
by Station Kariba
Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:18 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: miss fire 618 rotax
Replies: 1
Views: 734

Re: miss fire 618 rotax

Hello Pete Have a look at your Dampening box. Try revese the wiring on this, if you are still getting spark to the plugs this needs to be replaced, this indicates there is a blown diode within the dampening box. This could well be the source of your misfire, check this out first before purchasing th...
by Station Kariba
Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Instrument Interference
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: Instrument Interference

Morning Gentleman Happy to report with your assistance, Top Gun,Tailspin and Zulu1. We have resolved the instrument problems. On the Aquilla we moved the Radio and away from the instrument panel, went through all the wiring and re-tightened all the connections, made sure the coax cable was away from...
by Station Kariba
Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:10 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Instrument Interference
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Re: Instrument Interference

Thanks Guys

Will check all as recommended and give you results. By the way the Airborne has an Icom A5 and the Aquilla has a Vertex Radio, not sure of the model. Have a good one, fly nicely. Cheers.
by Station Kariba
Fri Sep 02, 2011 10:01 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Instrument Interference
Replies: 7
Views: 1325

Instrument Interference

Good morning Lads HELP PLEASE. We are having a problem on a Skydac GX2. This problem started in flight where the gauges were rising every time you push the PTT to transmit. This seems to have got progressively worse where the gauges are now fluctuating up and down sporadically, without pushing the P...
by Station Kariba
Sun Jul 03, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: fly in Aberdeen farm Zimbabwe
Replies: 5
Views: 898

Re: fly in Aberdeen farm Zimbabwe

Well done Gav

The weather played her part and it was great sight to have all the planes back on your "Turf". I am sure there will be many more fly in's. Everyone was suitably impressed. (^^)
by Station Kariba
Sat Oct 09, 2010 2:00 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Rhino Poaching Pilots, Vets and Game Ranchers
Replies: 45
Views: 6292

Re: Rhino Poaching Pilots

They stand in dock not even handcuffed. They should be serving their respective sentances in the natorious Chikarubi Prison in Zim and see if they see the light of day again. After all the were involved in poaching up there as well.
by Station Kariba
Sat Sep 18, 2010 12:00 pm
Forum: Microlight Clubs, Training Schools and Flight Centres
Topic: Instructor Looking For Employment WITHDRAWN
Replies: 2
Views: 2622

Re: Instructor Looking For Employment

Sue
Get hold of Skybound, he posted an ad on the 15th looking for an instructor. Hope this helps. Cheers
by Station Kariba
Thu Jul 01, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Belgian Microlight Flyer
Replies: 737
Views: 184277

Re: Who flies what and where?

Airborne Edge with 582 Blue top and Streak wing. Out of Komani Flying Club just outside Harare, Zimbabwe. (^^)