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Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Gyronaut » Thu Aug 13, 2009 10:39 pm

My new engine has just arrived for my "TOO HEAVY TO FLY SYCAMORE"
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby mak » Fri Aug 14, 2009 8:42 am

Jetranger

I suggest you start your pre-flight very early in the morning if you want to get in a late afternoon sundowner flight. :wink: :wink: :wink:
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Grumpy » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:10 am

JetRanger wrote: Nou ga julle my check, watch net!
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Magnifan » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:25 am

The flywheel appears to be considerably below the C of G, which should sort out the high thrust line problem on the Sycamore. Perhaps you should consider removing the horizontal stabilizer to save some weight though. I'm sure saraf can give you some advice!
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Learjet » Fri Aug 14, 2009 9:34 am

Hi Len, let me know when you need a hand fitting your new ground adjustable pitch prop!
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby peterb » Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:30 am

Hi Len does it come with a Rope Strart?
You gona have HP problems with it here in the highveld! Daai ding het nie n TURBO nie
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby grostek » Sat Aug 15, 2009 8:38 am

Learjet wrote:Hi Len, let me know when you need a hand fitting your new ground adjustable pitch prop!
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I see Pinnochio is just the right size to inspect the inside ofthe blades,just make sure he is out before you start that 912 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Gyronaut » Sat Aug 15, 2009 3:58 pm

peterb wrote:Hi Len does it come with a Rope Strart?
Nah, I'll just get my Ex-wife to kick start it! :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Trikenut » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:10 pm

Who is making your engine mounts??
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Carel » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:17 pm

Enough power for a single seater ?
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Trikenut » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:21 pm

Carel wrote:Enough power for a single seater ?
Prehaps, but I would add a turbo just to be sure! :lol:
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Gyronaut » Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:48 pm

As ons so goed gevlieg het as wat ons kan K@k praat was ons almal skygods!
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby franss » Mon Aug 17, 2009 9:21 am

Proud Sycamore owner,
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby peterb » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:35 pm

Nah with the weight limitations,It comes with Rope start! It'l be to heavy with a slipper clutch :)
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Re: Sycamore Upgrade

Postby Learjet » Mon Aug 17, 2009 12:52 pm

that 300 hour crank inspection is a bit of a bitch though...

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