Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 14:05:16
Cheap carb balancing kit. Firstly, I believe the Europa club has a Skydrive carb balancer which can be loaned out. Its a more sophisticated version of what I am about to describe. If you prefer to ma
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 14:18:57
I am currently selling my old Skyforce headset on Ebay as I was given a new one for Christmas. There are actually two for sale, (though only one advertised). Both in good condition. Physically they a
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Jan 2005 22:43:24
but he was pretty sure it was carb ice, Think you answered your own question. Can you really run the risk of carb icing for the sake of 200. Not a lot to pay for peace of mind. I am considering the
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 13:25:05
As we understand it this is basically correct. Balance the engine at the operational RPM 4000-5000RPM. At this speed the carbs should be feeding off the needle jets (as opposed to the main jets which
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 13:27:29
At present this is out on loan to a friend. I should have it back this weekend and I will take the appropriate photos and mail them to all concerned. Sorry for the delay. I will also include a photo
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 13:38:25
You are absolutely right Duncan, but in our case we dont have very much power going elsewhere. Strobes and AH. Just cant be bothered to drain the cooling system and all that.
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 23:25:34
I recently commented on the Skydrive vs the ST Aviation carb heater option. Here is the link for the ST version. There is a photo showing how it is fitted. http://www.jabiru.co.uk/IceEliminator.htm
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 07:56:49
There is a simple solution to these connectors opening up. Wire them up with lockwire. I had the same problem about a year ago (nearly lost control of aircraft on landing) but since wrapping lockwire
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 13:09:39
I believe you are wrong when you say there is a permanent 60w load on the power bus. The ST system has 2x 15 watt heaters on each deicer module. They can be switched independently and used together o
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:45:52
I totally agree with the bit about paying Skydrive to fit the carb heater modules. Draining the water system is trivial. Take off Air filter (you would have to do that anyway to get the carbs off). T
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 20:52:32
Thanks for your input William, sounds encouraging. Just looking at my engine manuals, I dont understand why the return pipe has to be attached so close to the water pump inlet. It would seem that any
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005 23:12:24
I dont have the manual, thats why i'm guessing ! Didnt mean the overflow pipe but the section between the return manifold (where all the outputs from cyl heads come together) and the expansion tank (
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sat, 22 Jan 2005 19:38:32
I have just mailed the photo of my home made carb balancer to those that requested it. If anyone else would like details please let me know and I will send. Note, I need your email address (not the m
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:14:40
PICK YOURSELF A CHEAP GOOD QUALITY HEADSET Only three hours of the auction left (Current bid =A350.00). I am currently selling my old Skyforce headset on Ebay as I was given a new one for Christmas.
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 14:17:48
Can I just add one thing to Grahams excellent advice. If at all possible practice your first few landings, takeoffs on a grass runway. The aircraft is much easier to handle on grass. Also make sure t
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Sun, 13 Feb 2005 21:36:39
Whatever you do with the A200 , make sure you use a separate intercom setup with mic squelch (dont use their integrated one). The reason I say this is because there is no microphone squelch and you w
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2005 13:56:27
Ethanol vaporises at much lower temperatures and pressures and consequently more likely to vaporise in the fuel lines and cause airlocks.. In the UK, the CAA reccomends you do not use fuels containin
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 8 Mar 2005 21:37:01
Just make sure the leads cant vibrate as this will cause fluctuations in the readings especially if you are using digital instruments. WE had a problem with this about 6 months ago. Played havoc with
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 22:29:14
It shouldnt be necessary as they are supposed to be factory balanced. If you must do your own, Lyndhurst in UK does one (inported from USA). Cost is about 1000. I believe it can also be loaned/ hired
Author: Carl Pattinson <carl@flyers.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 17:21:05
Silly question perhaps but why did you not decide to use the built in intercom that the IC200 has. I have the wiring disgrams and will look at it if you like but suspect they will be the same as your