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- Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:20 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Prop cut back
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1431
Hi Dave. we have only had the plane about 6 months, but have had and doing a lot of work on it. so have not been able to do much flying. The prop is def over pitched. Apparently Beyers coetzee fitted it. He said that it was the case. I dont have a problem with the prop as such. It is just that I nee...
- Sun Feb 10, 2008 4:18 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Prop cut back
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1431
Hi Dave. we have only had the plane about 6 months, but have had and doing a lot of work on it. so have not been able to do much flying. The prop is def over pitched. Apparently Beyers coetzee fitted it. He said that it was the case. I dont have a problem with the prop as such. It is just that I nee...
- Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:51 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Prop cut back
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1431
Carbs done a couple of month ago by Andre Martens. Fuel filter and air filters new. Spark plugs 100% Throttle fully open. Have not yet tried in flight. Will have my coversion soon. (I HOPE) You will be famillier with her. BBO. Cheers, Vernon. P.S. I will try and find out how to post a pic. Computors...
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:44 pm
- Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
- Topic: Hangarage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1357
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:37 pm
- Forum: Hangar Talk
- Topic: Need to find Andre Martins
- Replies: 4
- Views: 750
- Tue Feb 05, 2008 7:18 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Prop cut back
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1431
Prop cut back
Hallo Boet.
I did as you suggested, and cut back the prop exactly 12mm at the tips. It has made no difference at all. Still 5100rpm. Will wait to fly to see if any improvements.
Cheers.
Vernon.
I did as you suggested, and cut back the prop exactly 12mm at the tips. It has made no difference at all. Still 5100rpm. Will wait to fly to see if any improvements.
Cheers.
Vernon.
- Sat Jan 19, 2008 7:22 pm
- Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
- Topic: Microlight air field. (PORT EDWARD)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4122
Here are the co-ords. S 30 57.862' E 030 09.552' At the field, there is a restraunt, bar,and 4 three sleeper wendy houses. It is not ours, but an establishment that runs off road buggies, quads, and trail walks etc. They occupy our old clubhouse, so its right on the spot. Bass fishing is also availa...
- Fri Jan 18, 2008 7:55 pm
- Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
- Topic: Microlight air field. (PORT EDWARD)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4122
- Mon Jan 14, 2008 9:46 pm
- Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
- Topic: Microlight air field. (PORT EDWARD)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4122
Microlight air field. (PORT EDWARD)
Hi Aviators. A small reminder that we have a 400 mtr grass runway at Port Edward. Hangarage is also available. For those who are not familier with our area. Port Edward is a beautifull holiday destination, bordering the wild coast. Flights down the wild coast are incredible. Contact either myself. V...
- Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:47 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rotax 618
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5349
- Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:28 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rotax C-gearbox shim failure
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2383
- Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:11 pm
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Mystery 503
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1018
Re: Mystery 503
I had the same problem a few years ago. Eventually when I found someone who knew what he was doing. We found the resistance values on the ignition system, were up to. If you need more info, contact me direct. vernon11@xsint.co.za. cheers, Vernon. Hi Everybod I have a Windlass trike that is confokila...
- Sat Nov 17, 2007 6:02 pm
- Forum: Airfields, Destinations and Contacts
- Topic: Airfields at the South coast
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2787
Re: Airfields at the South coast
I plan to go to the Natal south coast during the December school holidays,and I see there is an airstrip at Scottburgh and one at Delta Golf. Does anyone know if I can take my trike with and fly from there?Is there anybody to contact for hanger space.I booked a caravan stand at Caravan cove,just so...