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by fransstrydom
Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:08 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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...
by fransstrydom
Tue Jul 07, 2015 10:28 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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...
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 5:18 pm
Forum: ROTAX
Topic: STRESS
Replies: 0
Views: 2051

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 ...
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:13 pm
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT
Replies: 1
Views: 2290

CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT

What processes and paperwork will be needed to change to a different powerplant?
Francois Strydom
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 3:03 pm
Forum: ROTAX
Topic: CHANGING TO A DIFFERENT POWERPLANT
Replies: 18
Views: 11373

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
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:02 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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...
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 12:37 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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 ...
by fransstrydom
Mon Jul 06, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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...
by fransstrydom
Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: Law Questions and Queries
Topic: AEROCLUB
Replies: 1
Views: 2985

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
by fransstrydom
Sat Jul 04, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9974

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
by fransstrydom
Fri Jul 03, 2015 2:54 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33212

Re: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS

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by fransstrydom
Fri Jul 03, 2015 1:18 pm
Forum: Powerplant Talk
Topic: New Section Request for Powerplants
Replies: 15
Views: 9974

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...
by fransstrydom
Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:41 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: 10 YEAR OLD ROTAX ENGINES
Replies: 26
Views: 10135

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
by fransstrydom
Fri Jul 03, 2015 12:32 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ALL SYCAMORE OWNERS
Replies: 35
Views: 33212

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...