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by John.com
Sun Dec 13, 2015 6:06 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Rotax Autolube bottle Sold
Replies: 22
Views: 2303

Re: Rotax Autolube bottle R450

M64_Blaze wrote:
John.com wrote:That's a good price, if you need one of these!

Here is the price I paid recently for the CAP only, from Comet:

100874106 Tank Cap Assy R205.06
Just for the cap!?
Yes, just the cap! :shock:
by John.com
Sat Dec 12, 2015 5:13 am
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Rotax Autolube bottle Sold
Replies: 22
Views: 2303

Re: Rotax Autolube bottle R450

That's a good price, if you need one of these!

Here is the price I paid recently for the CAP only, from Comet:

100874106 Tank Cap Assy R205.06
by John.com
Wed Dec 09, 2015 2:23 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Common causes where to look.....
Replies: 6
Views: 1845

Re: Common causes where to look.....

This is a very good source: Rotax Aircraft Engine Electrical System Troubleshooting

Good luck! :wink:
by John.com
Tue Jun 30, 2015 3:20 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MPL/LSA/PPL Courier Service (RAASA/CAA)
Replies: 0
Views: 776

MPL/LSA/PPL Courier Service (RAASA/CAA)

Getting to and from RAASA/CAA for that licence is a mission for most people who have day jobs!

I thought I would post this lady's details, who offers a courier service for taking your pilot documents to/from RAASA/CAA:

Helga Muller
+27 82 322 2979
helgapilot@gmail.com
by John.com
Thu Jun 18, 2015 3:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying over Game Farm
Replies: 20
Views: 4405

Re: Low Flying over Game Farm

Hi guys, Thanks for all the comments. Just for the record, there were 4 microlights and I am told that they came right down almost to ground level. I did not see them myself but these were not guys just over-flying the game farm. Microlights frequently fly over here and no one is complaining about ...
by John.com
Thu Jun 18, 2015 9:27 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Radio Interference from LED Landing lights
Replies: 13
Views: 2658

Re: Radio Interference from LED Landing lights

Hi Guys, I recently installed 2x10W LED landing indicator lights onto my sons Aquila. Relays (under the engine mount) were used to isolate the power to these lights from the avionics and allied power requirements on the pod. However, when either or both lights are switched on, the radio is rendered...
by John.com
Wed Jun 17, 2015 5:46 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying over Game Farm
Replies: 20
Views: 4405

Re: Low Flying over Game Farm

Hey John - Nice to see you young man.. Who has 'authority" in that situation, the law or the atc? eg, a pilot flying into Lanseria CTR lets say from the north, calls the tower, and requests a routing through the airspace lets say toward the vaal (so heading south) - ATC often give clearance at 5000...
by John.com
Wed Jun 17, 2015 10:26 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying over Game Farm
Replies: 20
Views: 4405

Re: Low Flying over Game Farm

Ignorance of the law is no excuse! Height restrictions over National Parks & World Heritage Sites now 2500AGL !!! Fines for first offence R5million, second offence R10million Some useful links to help errant pilots understand the limits, especially around the area in question: Avcom Topic : Height R...
by John.com
Tue Mar 03, 2015 6:25 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Tyres & Tubes
Replies: 2
Views: 1500

Re: Tyres & Tubes

FYI . . . the tube size for an Aquilla is 4.80-8 BV (BV = Bent Valve) Trelleborg : R93 per tube including delivery to Johannesburg Trelleborg Wheel Systems - South Africa Trelleborg South Africa TRELLEBORG SOUTH AFRICA Pty Ltd PO Box 124 59, Elspark 1418 Corner Nederveen Highway and Philips Road Roo...
by John.com
Wed Feb 18, 2015 5:10 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Correct Bungee Cord/Rope for a Aquilla 2 wing
Replies: 10
Views: 2359

Re: Correct Bungee Cord/Rope for a Aquilla 2 wing

Hi guys, My atf has lapsed on the Windlass with its Aquilla 2 wing, now its time to iron out some of the old gals wrinkles. One of the things I need to replace is the wing bungee cords. What "grade" or brand should be used and can it be found in Pretoria? Also I have seen some of these wings with r...
by John.com
Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Airfield near Hartebeespoort
Replies: 9
Views: 1666

Re: Airfield near Hartebeespoort

Rave wrote:Morning John,

What is the latest regarding the above mentioned power line?

Regards,

Deon.
Hi Deon, I'm not sure. (^^)
by John.com
Mon Jan 12, 2015 11:37 am
Forum: MET Academy
Topic: Magaliesberg Weather Guide
Replies: 295
Views: 100990

Re: Magaliesberg Weather Guide

Wingover1 wrote:Does this service still exist seems very much outated weather? :shock:
The service does no longer exist.

The date of the last report clearly states the date, so there should be no confusion as to when it applied to.

(^^)
by John.com
Tue Jan 06, 2015 9:22 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Embedding video clips into a forum post
Replies: 12
Views: 2290

Re: Embedding video clips into a forum post

Just make sure that you make the Youtube URL 'http' and not 'http s ', which sometimes is the case when copying a URL through from Youtube. If there is an added 's', as it 'https', it will not display as above, but only like THIS: [youtube]http s ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfXT38YIO6g[/youtube] So, ...
by John.com
Sat Dec 27, 2014 8:49 am
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: Needed brake bleeding nipple
Replies: 3
Views: 999

Re: Needed brake bleeding nipple

RV12 wrote:Where can I buy this nipple ? Most "normal"car spare shops don't have it...
HDS Hydraulic Equipment Strijdom Park Randburg
7 Susan Street
Strijdom Park
Randburg
Gauteng
Phone: +27 11 7935826

This guy has EVERYTHING!!! (^^)