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by Graham Mac
Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SWEETS DROP 4 THE NOT SO FORTUNATE
Replies: 2
Views: 582

SWEETS DROP 4 THE NOT SO FORTUNATE

Well done to the Guys n Gals of Panorama for the contribution and effort to continue the "SWEETS FROM HEAVEN" tradition,to drop sweets from the air to the ever eager recipients of our small resident squatter camp near our field. Its Amazing how they know that on CHRISMAS DAY THE PLANES WILL COME. (^...
by Graham Mac
Fri Dec 23, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Misasa, Aero Club, CAA and legislative issues
Topic: MISASA Fees
Replies: 70
Views: 117963

Re: MISASA Fees 2012

In The "old misasa days"
membership came with wings n things..cap stickers etc.
It would be nice to see that reintroduced.
my 2 cents
USE IT LOOSE IT.
Cheers
(^^) ## ##
by Graham Mac
Thu Nov 24, 2011 9:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: You can help a fellow pilot recover!
Replies: 119
Views: 10696

Re: You can own a Windlass for only R200

Hadams wrote:Donation made!
HEY PROPWASH
you one o the first to stand up to the plate again?
I dont know Ian but who knows..."but there for the grace o GOD go I"
donation done.
If i win the craft Ian can have it back.
Hope the op go's well and we can all have a celebration party on recovery.
(^^)
Graham
by Graham Mac
Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:31 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

Go remove that box and drop it off at my house..........repairing it is cheaper than a new or used one... vhpy Hey Duck R Thanks for your knowlegeable telephonic technical advise on the intricasies of dismantaling and removing the main gear and bearings of a C Box final drive.Hectic stuff.not as ea...
by Graham Mac
Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:33 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

Hi Guys, Coincidentally, a friend of mine recently found a lot of play in the horozontal plane, of the output shaft - the one which attaches to the prop when pushing his plane into the hangar (C box on a 503). Some time later, after the box had cooled down, the play was gone. On further investigatio...
by Graham Mac
Wed Sep 07, 2011 11:30 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax C-gearbox shim failure
Replies: 6
Views: 2378

Re:

Hi Guys, Coincidentally, a friend of mine recently found a lot of play in the horozontal plane, of the output shaft - the one which attaches to the prop when pushing his plane into the hangar (C box on a 503). Some time later, after the box had cooled down, the play was gone. On further investigati...
by Graham Mac
Wed Sep 07, 2011 7:12 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

MADDOG wrote:Please do not fly it until it has been checked out and given a clean bil of health.
OK Guys
youve put the fear of God into me now.
I will officially GROUND my aircraft with immidiate effect.
Has anyone else checked to see if any play on a warm/hot box?
(^^)
by Graham Mac
Mon Sep 05, 2011 8:56 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

not joking.flew her today...with an eye on a place to land and the mag switches to shut her down should the S.H.1.T hit the fan i mean the wing...she is still ticking like a clock.
will have to sort her out sooner than later.
(^^)
by Graham Mac
Mon Sep 05, 2011 10:14 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

Thanks Duck
You are a real gentleman.
Much appreciated for the offer.
What i know about gearboxes is very dangerous..
Will fly her a few times more and remove.
by Graham Mac
Mon Sep 05, 2011 6:40 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

Thanks for the input Guys.
I just find it strange that all is well on no play when cold and play after warm or hot.
Geuss Duck that your advise will have to be taken.
Mabe a new box will be easier.
Anyone with a C box for sale?
by Graham Mac
Fri Sep 02, 2011 7:18 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

Re: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

The play is in yer fingers laddie! vhpy vhpy Give that man a Bells (^^) Hey Alkemac...................sounds like youve had 1 or 2 "Bells" too many. The question is have you checked a hot box? i dont think many here have. Mabe its time to check.and have the result published as this is a concern for...
by Graham Mac
Thu Sep 01, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT
Replies: 14
Views: 1878

C BOX PLAY WHEN HOT

C BOX 582 ROTAX NO STARTER ON IT. Has anyone got specs on permissable or acceptable play on the movement of the propellor shaft (that you bolt the prop on and that goes right through the box and is visable on the exit to the rear of box.)it moves forward and back. im not refering to side to side pla...
by Graham Mac
Sun May 22, 2011 11:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: AIRFIELD THIEVES WHITE GOLF
Replies: 0
Views: 557

AIRFIELD THIEVES WHITE GOLF

BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THESE S.O.B'S IN THE SOUTH OF JHB. :x (**) ## ## This is what happened to one of the pilots at panorama, Hi there all, On Saturday afternoon (21st may) my cel phone was stolen at the field. Two young white guys in their early twenties had come along to the field last weekend an...
by Graham Mac
Sun May 22, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Panorama's newest lady pilot!
Replies: 16
Views: 2697

Re: Panorama's newest lady pilot!

CONGRATULATIONS.
Dont forget to organise a celebration at the clubhouse.
(^^)
by Graham Mac
Mon May 09, 2011 6:20 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount
Replies: 3
Views: 788

Re: Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

Hi Bob
Its not my Prop.Who's prop it is is not important.
Just advise that could mabe save someones life or craft.
(^^)
Graham