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by Le Pou
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:05 am
Forum: Training Talk
Topic: NPL (RAASA) Navigation Exam Syllabus
Replies: 0
Views: 8736

NPL (RAASA) Navigation Exam Syllabus

I am looking for a copy of the above syllabus, or a link to find it. I can't find it on the SACAA website.
Can anyone help?
Roy
by Le Pou
Sat Jul 17, 2021 8:41 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Bank Indicator Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 4137

Re: Bank Indicator Wanted

Hi Gavin,
Thanks very much but I did get one and have mounted it in the Thunderbird.
Roy
by Le Pou
Mon Mar 01, 2021 9:18 pm
Forum: Aircraft parts and accessories
Topic: Bank Indicator Wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 4137

Bank Indicator Wanted

I am looking for a simple ball in tube type bank indicator. Alternatively, can anyone suggest where I can get a curved transparent tube that I can use to make one? Cell no. 07two57four3856
by Le Pou
Wed Jan 13, 2021 8:50 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 503 starter - no bendix
Replies: 1
Views: 1405

Re: Rotax 503 starter - no bendix

I am sure there will be a sprag clutch fitted between the motor and the drive.When the starter motor is operated it locks but when the engine runs it exceeds the speed of the starter and automatically disengages so that the starter motor stops rotating when its power is switched off. There is plenty...
by Le Pou
Thu May 21, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: THUNDERBIRD WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 3135

Re: THUNDERBIRD WANTED

I have now purchased a Thunderbird.
by Le Pou
Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: THUNDERBIRD WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 3135

Re: THUNDERBIRD WANTED

Le Pou wrote:
Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:53 pm
Contact Roy 07two 57four 385six
I am still looking for a Thunderbird!
by Le Pou
Wed Nov 06, 2019 3:53 pm
Forum: Aircraft and Accessories wanted
Topic: THUNDERBIRD WANTED
Replies: 2
Views: 3135

THUNDERBIRD WANTED

Contact Roy 07two 57four 385six
by Le Pou
Tue Nov 05, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: Aircraft for Sale
Topic: THUNDERBIRD WANTED
Replies: 0
Views: 8179

THUNDERBIRD WANTED

Contact Roy 07two 57four 385six
by Le Pou
Wed Aug 21, 2019 11:32 am
Forum: Manufacturers and agents information
Topic: Air filter covers
Replies: 9
Views: 11298

Re: Air filter covers

Hi Gavin,
Good! I will be in contact when I get the accurate prop dimensions.
by Le Pou
Tue Aug 20, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: Manufacturers and agents information
Topic: Air filter covers
Replies: 9
Views: 11298

Re: Air filter covers

Hi,
Can you supply air filter covers for Rotax 503 and also covers for a 62 inch wooden P-Prop?
by Le Pou
Wed Dec 05, 2018 8:08 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Fuel tank plumbing
Replies: 2
Views: 3353

Re: Fuel tank plumbing

Hi TKA, I am not a building pro! but the drawings of the Flying Flea that I built also showed the same set up. The explanatory notes suggested this entry of the fuel pipe through the top of the tank with the purpose of preventing serious leakage in the event of a crack or flange gasket failure or wh...
by Le Pou
Sat Aug 19, 2017 11:10 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Thunderbird mk iv vs mk ii
Replies: 11
Views: 5838

Re: Thunderbird mk iv vs mk ii

Hi Kalahari Pilot That is the correct phone number I gave you for Trevor (0824423925), I spoke to him this morning and he told me that the differences go beyond just the engine change. The MK IV has the 912 engine but you need to speak to him yourself to get the detail. Apparently the MKII and the M...
by Le Pou
Tue Aug 15, 2017 8:38 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Thunderbird mk iv vs mk ii
Replies: 11
Views: 5838

Re: Thunderbird mk iv vs mk ii

Hi Kalahari Pilot,
Speak to Trevor Davies at 082 four42 three925, he designed and built them (Davies Aircraft Corporation). Also look at his website http://www.tde.co.za
by Le Pou
Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb
Replies: 19
Views: 32333

Re: Set-up and tuning of the Bing 54 carb

Hi Gerrit, Re your message below, what happened to make your landing "interesting" and what measurement did you get when you checked the floats? Post by Gerrit.Tromp84 » Mon Jun 27, 2016 5:01 pm Hello Guys After a very interesting landing this weekend i have learned that no matter how thoroughly you...
by Le Pou
Tue Jan 05, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Could this be the beginning of the end
Replies: 10
Views: 1785

Re: Could this be the beginning of the end

Hi Sue, I don't know Piet Schutte but I am located next to Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, opposite their picnic area. My aircraft has just a few hours work to be done before a test flight can be considered but unfortunately I had to stop work on it some months back due to an unexpected health proble...