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27th May 2014, 17:26
Replies: 7
Views: 11,276
Posted By jxk

Have you checked the engine mounting frame where...

Have you checked the engine mounting frame where it attaches to the firewall, engine mounting rubbers and tried mounting the prop at 180 degs to the current position.
23rd Apr 2014, 18:24
Replies: 42
Views: 6,904
Posted By jxk

Robin HR100's are good long range aircraft they...

Robin HR100's are good long range aircraft they have 4 X 25gal tanks and cruise at 120knts. The downside is that they can suffer from main spar corrosion, the 4 bladder tanks can develope leaks if...
13th Apr 2014, 17:04
Replies: 54
Views: 8,867
Posted By jxk

Something to be aware of: There are various types...

Something to be aware of: There are various types of tail-wheels fitted to tail-draggers and they need to be set up correctly. It wasn't until I owned such an aircraft that I realised that there was...
18th Jan 2014, 10:08
Replies: 25
Views: 3,042
Posted By jxk

One thing not mentioned is ease of servicing: I...

One thing not mentioned is ease of servicing: I really hate having to remove upholstery to do inspections, it's a real hassle trying to get those self-tapping back in without having to go up a size....
23rd Dec 2013, 22:06
Replies: 87
Views: 42,236
Posted By jxk

Do we think it will be possible in future to link...

Do we think it will be possible in future to link engine and airframe parameters to an iPad via some sort of Bluetooth protocol? I'm just imagining a panel with say 2 tablets one for navigation and...
21st Dec 2013, 16:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,588
Posted By jxk

Out of interest..... On the Piper PA28's the...

Out of interest.....

On the Piper PA28's the shunt was made by tapping into the alternator/battery cable, the connections about 4 ft apart.
7th Dec 2013, 11:01
Replies: 34
Views: 33,797
Posted By jxk

The Robin Hr100/210 has 4 X 25 USG tanks and with...

The Robin Hr100/210 has 4 X 25 USG tanks and with the Continental IO 360 will cruise at 120kts at 22/22 probably using in the region of 10 USG / HR, so should give 1200 NMs to ZF. They don't make...
2nd Dec 2013, 17:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By jxk

Piper Classique: You're correct will try the...

Piper Classique:
You're correct will try the LAA route. Thanks!

But in the meanwhile I would still welcome any 'relative' suggestions.
1st Dec 2013, 18:16
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By jxk

Source for screens in UK.

I'm looking for a lead to someone who can make windscreens for similar in size to a PA28 aircraft canopy. Any help appreciated.
14th Nov 2013, 05:13
Replies: 11
Views: 1,766
Posted By jxk

Does this mean that if you wanted to reduce the...

Does this mean that if you wanted to reduce the notice-time from the Channel Islands, you could stop off at Cherbourg and then give 4 hours notice instead of 12? Or does France have a similar...
12th Nov 2013, 21:28
Replies: 10
Views: 4,523
Posted By jxk

I would suspect that the part would have to be...

I would suspect that the part would have to be tested to its specification by a suitably qualified person before a Form 1 could be issued.
7th Nov 2013, 18:04
Replies: 11
Views: 2,914
Posted By jxk

On some engines I've seen the use of 'single...

On some engines I've seen the use of 'single thread hex nuts' are used as lock nuts for the base cylinder nuts. I don't know how effective they are!

See here:...
4th Nov 2013, 07:45
Replies: 52
Views: 12,563
Posted By jxk

I've been using the Garmin GLO GPS/GLONASS...

I've been using the Garmin GLO GPS/GLONASS product with an iPad Mini and it apparently works just fine. I initially tried with the Airspace Avoid FREE app and NAVFREE the car sat-nav system both work...
2nd Nov 2013, 15:27
Replies: 15
Views: 2,127
Posted By jxk

Better reinstall that old ADF at least you can...

Better reinstall that old ADF at least you can tune Radio 4 (+others) and listen to some intellectual programmes - legally!
19th Oct 2013, 13:02
Replies: 19
Views: 3,007
Posted By jxk

Bulldogs and Terriers seem to cope OK:-)

Bulldogs and Terriers seem to cope OK:-)
16th Oct 2013, 22:01
Replies: 8
Views: 2,030
Posted By jxk

I presume you have tried CEAPR? Having gone...

I presume you have tried CEAPR? Having gone through a process of getting repairs approved by Robin/Apex etc we were referred to AC 43 13. Could your u/c leg be repaired?
11th Oct 2013, 17:17
Replies: 32
Views: 6,778
Posted By jxk

I hope Peter or anyone affected by this vandalism...

I hope Peter or anyone affected by this vandalism doesn't read the Indie's comments on this subject. They mostly seem pleased that this happened and are very personal about the owner of the airfield....
9th Oct 2013, 18:32
Replies: 32
Views: 6,778
Posted By jxk

I now see that the person responsible has been...

I now see that the person responsible has been released on bail - I hope the bail sum was equal to the value of all the aircraft written off by this mindless act.
9th Oct 2013, 17:33
Replies: 32
Views: 6,778
Posted By jxk

I have a particularly strong feelings against the...

I have a particularly strong feelings against the perpetrator because of my personal involvement with one of the aircraft written off in this terrible act of vandalism. The aircraft will be very...
7th Oct 2013, 03:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,347
Posted By jxk

What Aviater says is correct, however there is no...

What Aviater says is correct, however there is no way of knowing whether the mechanic has wired the mags the correct way around without testing that the grounded mag relates to the correct switch...
21st Sep 2013, 08:37
Replies: 49
Views: 6,715
Posted By jxk

http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/d/b/7/db7735d03f8...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/math/d/b/7/db7735d03f8de6082982164856a0d8ba.png is your answer! So if everything remains constant but 'v' increases (the outer faster moving wing) more lift will be...
20th Sep 2013, 17:47
Replies: 133
Views: 44,132
Posted By jxk

Michael Crawford (Frank Spencer) in 'Some mothers...

Michael Crawford (Frank Spencer) in 'Some mothers do have them' took some flying lessons - does this count?
19th Sep 2013, 17:44
Replies: 133
Views: 44,132
Posted By jxk

Is the OP going to collate all this information...

Is the OP going to collate all this information for us?

Also, I believe Adam Faith started to learn to fly a helicopter not sure if he completed.
16th Sep 2013, 06:29
Replies: 133
Views: 44,132
Posted By jxk

Oh, you are awful not to remember Dick Emery; he...

Oh, you are awful not to remember Dick Emery; he was re-validating his PPL at Southampton/Eastleigh circa 1976.
8th Sep 2013, 17:46
Replies: 4
Views: 2,971
Posted By jxk

I hope your engineer gave you the correct 'run...

I hope your engineer gave you the correct 'run in' procedure - it does require that you do a flight of about 2 hours with different power settings including a time at full power.
It usually takes...
19th Aug 2013, 06:12
Replies: 48
Views: 7,782
Posted By jxk

Maoraigh1

When the combined starter/magneto switch is turned to start the right mag is grounded so that it's just the left mag that is live. Releasing the switch puts both mags on-line. It's all in the design...
16th Aug 2013, 10:16
Replies: 30
Views: 31,346
Posted By jxk

Blind Squirrel ----- From memory the UK CAA had...

Blind Squirrel -----
From memory the UK CAA had an 'automatic' write down of 80 fpm from the POH with regard to the climb performance for C150s.
14th Aug 2013, 17:18
Replies: 30
Views: 31,346
Posted By jxk

Blind Squirrel - you don't say whether the $5000...

Blind Squirrel - you don't say whether the $5000 has fixed your problem. Are you now getting the performance you anticipated?
9th Aug 2013, 02:11
Replies: 9
Views: 3,600
Posted By jxk

TO = £3/4000 Paint = £12/15000 obviously will...

TO = £3/4000 Paint = £12/15000 obviously will vary with aircraft type:)
8th Aug 2013, 17:17
Replies: 9
Views: 3,600
Posted By jxk

You need to factor in an engine top overhaul at...

You need to factor in an engine top overhaul at 1000hrs, then 'new' engine after 2000 hrs also don't forget that you will probably need a repaint after 15 years. I liked the reply on another forum...
7th Aug 2013, 17:52
Replies: 6
Views: 2,448
Posted By jxk

WILKSCH WAM-120

WILKSCH WAM-120
7th Aug 2013, 17:46
Replies: 480
Views: 156,954
Posted By jxk

The reason the phonetic codes were changed and...

The reason the phonetic codes were changed and agreed was presumably so that there would be no ambiguity and less confusion between all nationalities and dialects this is also presumably the reason...
6th Aug 2013, 17:24
Replies: 480
Views: 156,954
Posted By jxk

Because point can be a noun, verb etc.. Decimal...

Because point can be a noun, verb etc.. Decimal is just decimal! Especially confusing when the controller says, 'go to Point 6' - I never did find it ;)
4th Aug 2013, 04:35
Replies: 13
Views: 3,401
Posted By jxk

Biennially?

Biennially?
3rd Aug 2013, 13:45
Replies: 8
Views: 3,460
Posted By jxk

Sounds like you need to download Silverlight as...

Sounds like you need to download Silverlight as from memory Skydemon needs this to make it work.
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