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by Learjet
Fri May 12, 2017 10:27 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: ZU-DBV, ZU-RHO & RAF 2000 hub bar bolt torque Threads Merged
Replies: 24
Views: 20531

Re: RAF 2000 hub bar bolt torque over time

Re: ZU-DBV, ZU-RHO Threads? Unread postby John Boucher » Thu May 11, 2017 4:13 pm I see there is some condescending "mud" being thrown at the MODS... Firstly: This forum has always been a wealth of information and we intend keeping it that way. However, when posters openly challenge or attempt to m...
by Learjet
Fri Nov 11, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: True?
Replies: 4
Views: 4457

Re: True?

If I read the accident report correctly, in summary the owner had a new (non-approved) rotor-head machined and then assembled & installed it on the gyro himself. The accident investigation identified a number of manufacturing & assembly flaws, the major fault being that the bearing sleeve was instal...
by Learjet
Wed Oct 19, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Back into gyro's
Replies: 3
Views: 3659

Re: Back into gyro's

Congratulations Glenn! Great to have you and RJR back in our skies again.
by Learjet
Thu Sep 15, 2016 11:26 am
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: wanted: Rotax912 Radiator
Replies: 1
Views: 1112

Re: wanted: Rotax912 Radiator

David if you have no luck in finding one, I'd suggest you contact Cape Heat exchange in Paarl. http://www.che.co.za/ They are specialist radiator manufacturer and I've seen some very nice examples of their work on a couple of home-build aeries. They also did a repair job on my 914's leaking radiator...
by Learjet
Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:07 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: sport copter rotorblades
Replies: 12
Views: 8499

Re: sport copter rotorblades

Kolibri, This is not the rotarycraft forum, and we really don't need too much of what goes on there regurgitated here ad nauseum. You've posted barely a handful of (mainly duplicated) posts on this board and I honestly can't decide whether you're here to discuss in a constructive manner or simply lo...
by Learjet
Thu Jul 28, 2016 8:53 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro Roll tendency
Replies: 10
Views: 7839

Re: Gyro Roll tendency

Hi Dave Note that my engine (582) indeed turns clockwose, opposite to the 912, so torque is expected to the opposite direction. It is most noticeable on high rpms. If i throttle down all the way, then the roll tendency dissapears completely. This is regardsless of speed, wheather i fly at 50mph or ...
by Learjet
Mon Jul 25, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro Roll tendency
Replies: 10
Views: 7839

Re: Gyro Roll tendency

Hi Dave Note that my engine (582) indeed turns clockwose, opposite to the 912, so torque is expected to the opposite direction. It is most noticeable on high rpms. If i throttle down all the way, then the roll tendency dissapears completely. This is regardsless of speed, wheather i fly at 50mph or ...
by Learjet
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:25 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro Roll tendency
Replies: 10
Views: 7839

Re: Gyro Roll tendency

Hate to remind you, Gyros are not designed for long distance flying :wink: ...although many forum members will argue vhpy Listen here Mr Cabbage Patch vhpy vhpy vhpy ol Senior Cierva most certainly envisaged his Autogyro to be utlised in any way a fixed wing would. In 1928 he flew his gyro across t...
by Learjet
Mon Jul 25, 2016 12:19 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro Roll tendency
Replies: 10
Views: 7839

Re: Gyro Roll tendency

I'm going to start by suggesting that you contact Butch (SA MAgni agent) or anyone else familiar with the M18 to find out if this roll tendency at higher power settings is normal or not? I would suspect it isn't but I don't have any experience on the M18 and it is a much lighter and smaller Magni. S...
by Learjet
Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:51 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 175386

Re: Xenon RST new pics 21 July

Ha! Thanks for the bolt explanation Greg & Jacques. I'm learning something new on every page of this thread.
by Learjet
Sat Jul 23, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 175386

Re: Xenon RST new pics 21 July

Now I don't know the one end of a lathe from the other - but when looking at that Xenon tether bolt my non-engineering mind does wonder why they cut the thread diameter down so much from the bolt diameter? That "neck" is a helluva lot thinner than the rest of the bolt and must compromise its strengt...
by Learjet
Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 175386

Re: Xenon RST new pics 21 July

Greg, looking at the heli panels, there's just one thing that concerns me with the panel you have made up - and that is the very pronounced shroud / hood. In an accident those edges (even with rubber stripping) have the potential to become guillotine blades should it be impacted by anyone in an acci...
by Learjet
Sun Jun 26, 2016 3:56 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Flight Suits & Helmets and more.
Replies: 50
Views: 13682

Re: Flight Suits & Helmets Free shipping!

Gerrit.Tromp84 wrote:Guys I offer discount if you purchase more than 1 item. 15% discount if you are an instructor, 20% if you own a flight school and free shipping country wide!
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Thanks but I think I'll steer clear of paying the 20% premium for just being a normal pilot :roll:
by Learjet
Sat May 28, 2016 8:36 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: LED interferance
Replies: 4
Views: 1862

Re: LED interferance

Had the same problem after fitting LED strobes to my gyro several years ago. Tried ferrites without success - replacing the wiring to the strobes with thicker gauge wiring did the trick.
by Learjet
Mon May 23, 2016 9:26 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro renewal
Replies: 2
Views: 2788

Re: Gyro renewal

one of the Cape's stalwart gyro pilots! good to have you back behind the stick Glenn