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Forum: Private Flying
23rd Feb 2005, 22:04
Replies: 44
Views: 5,504
Posted By GTOTO

Interesting discussion on Aero Diesels with lots...

Interesting discussion on Aero Diesels with lots of points covered and many miss conceptions.

As a recap there are about 8 Diesels in development with 3 on the market.

Thierlert
4 stroke, 4...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2004, 23:00
Replies: 60
Views: 9,660
Posted By GTOTO

n reply In this stupid PC world of today you...

n reply

In this stupid PC world of today you may be correct, better to watch someone kill themselves than interfere.

I am not suggesting orders only a gentle word, you feel very alone when it...
Forum: Private Flying
31st Aug 2004, 21:48
Replies: 60
Views: 9,660
Posted By GTOTO

I believe the rules on radio silence during a...

I believe the rules on radio silence during a Mayday event should be changed.

At the moment every one keeps quiet and only responds if the pilots makes a request.

Having suffered an engine...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Aug 2004, 23:18
Replies: 11
Views: 5,769
Posted By GTOTO

Have you considered a 180hp Cessna 177FG Cardinal...

Have you considered a 180hp Cessna 177FG Cardinal
Big doors no struts, Derby is a good place to look.
Forum: Private Flying
13th Apr 2004, 18:22
Replies: 13
Views: 2,403
Posted By GTOTO

We have operated a group as a limited company...

We have operated a group as a limited company since 1972 so have experienced most of the problems and agree with all the statements being made. Being in a syndicate is really not about saving money,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Dec 2003, 07:53
Replies: 39
Views: 3,501
Posted By GTOTO

You better believe in shock cooling damage or pay...

You better believe in shock cooling damage or pay the price.

Lasham gliding club UK carried out research in this area and can prove it pays.

Basicaly always keep cylinder head temps under 400f...
Forum: Private Flying
4th Nov 2003, 22:28
Replies: 85
Views: 5,951
Posted By GTOTO

Yes it would appear so on the German Jumos. ...

Yes it would appear so on the German Jumos.

In the 50s the Jumo idea was expanded for trains to be 3 cylinders in a triangle with 6 pistons and 3 crankshaft called Deltic class, if I remember...
Forum: Private Flying
3rd Nov 2003, 04:57
Replies: 85
Views: 5,951
Posted By GTOTO

Would I buy an Aero Diesel absolutely. The...

Would I buy an Aero Diesel absolutely.

The better question is why would you fit an Avgas engine.

There is absolutely no advantages, only disadvantages.

On a 200hp Lycoming burning 35/40...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Sep 2003, 05:27
Replies: 3
Views: 1,416
Posted By GTOTO

For a retro fit, the SMA is a very bad choice....

For a retro fit, the SMA is a very bad choice. Even a new fit is suspect.

Over priced and over weight, i.e lower power to weight ratio than an IO360, the design concept is wrong. But what do you...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2003, 02:39
Replies: 35
Views: 23,926
Posted By GTOTO

I believe 118.00 is an air to air frequency read...

I believe 118.00 is an air to air frequency read it in a book bought at the PFA rally a few year ago, can any one confirm.

The family radios are good but would need to be plumbed into your head...
Forum: Private Flying
11th Aug 2003, 02:05
Replies: 46
Views: 5,024
Posted By GTOTO

I have declared a Mayday on an engine failure,...

I have declared a Mayday on an engine failure, sump plug fell out was 6 hours after service. Was at 750 ft at the time, 5 miles out, was on the ground 60 seconds and 1.5 mile later.

Paper work was...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Jul 2003, 22:10
Replies: 8
Views: 6,102
Posted By GTOTO

Sounds like the flap follower cable inner and...

Sounds like the flap follower cable inner and outer is worn out,

Can be purchased in the states for about $1 dollar a foot.
Go for the steal outer rather than plastic, brakes up.

We have a 177...
Forum: Private Flying
16th Jan 2003, 16:11
Replies: 25
Views: 8,119
Posted By GTOTO

You may be intersted in this discusion on Mogas...

You may be intersted in this discusion on Mogas from the Cardinal Club Digest.





I have a '68 150HP FG with an EAA STC for Mogas. I have flown the
plane now for 1.5 years (about 165 hours)...
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