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by Graham Mac
Sun May 08, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount
Replies: 3
Views: 830

Caution Raptor Exhaust Mount

Modify Raptor Exhaust mount rubber stud connection to with nut.
Many without nut...DOES come loose after pre flight...exhaust go's through prop.
refer pics...use it or lose it..your prop or your life.
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by Graham Mac
Tue Mar 22, 2011 5:59 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: GOOD QUALITY HELMET CAMS
Replies: 94
Views: 10806

Re: GOOD QUALITY HELMET CAMS

Mounted on washout tube as per TC's mods. Thanks TC great spot for the cam. (!!) Kliprivier Airfield http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/Relborg/FILE0044.jpg Flying Buddy http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/Relborg/FILE0067.jpg In heaven http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo214/Relborg/FI...
by Graham Mac
Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: Manufacturers and agents information
Topic: Air Magic Custom leather helmets
Replies: 27
Views: 20763

Re: Air Magic Custom leather helmets

Hi Zulu1
Are you still not happy with Full face helmet development?
If i wanted to upgrade to the airmagic communication system what would the cost be.
Dont like things that need to change batteries..is there an option?
(^^)
by Graham Mac
Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:40 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: "5577" - The Seven Day Sling
Replies: 50
Views: 7171

Re: "5577" - The Seven Day Sling

LenM wrote:Should ANYONE of you have the time, please post a photo or two.. Can assure you there are many of us that will be following progress remotely!
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by Graham Mac
Thu Feb 03, 2011 12:12 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL
Replies: 13
Views: 2433

Re: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL

Sounds like it could be the rope that you pull to open the spreader bar. But as they say RTFM. Let us know what it was Graham. Problem hopefully solved with the help of "Henry the Great" It seems after changing prop from P PROP Woody to Warp drive,the Warp drive flexes enough to strike the fitting ...
by Graham Mac
Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:07 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL
Replies: 13
Views: 2433

Re: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL

PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS
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by Graham Mac
Wed Feb 02, 2011 3:47 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL
Replies: 13
Views: 2433

Re: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL

AndyG wrote:Sounds like it could be the rope that you pull to open the spreader bar.

But as they say RTFM.

Let us know what it was Graham.
Hi AndyG
it is linked to tesioning of spreader bar.
Have RTFM
Only this is not indicated in the manual.
will post pics.
(^^)
by Graham Mac
Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:53 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL
Replies: 13
Views: 2433

Re: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL

KFA wrote:Send me your e-mail adress. I have the complete manual
Sent you a PM
by Graham Mac
Tue Feb 01, 2011 7:25 am
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL
Replies: 13
Views: 2433

RAPTOR WING PARTS MANUAL

Hi has anyone got a Raptor wing Manual. i need to see the components that make up the wing including cables and ropes where they fit and what they do. Morph you are a likely candidate. Help will be appreciated. Had a nylon rope snap last nights flight....dont know what it does.its now hanging down o...
by Graham Mac
Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:15 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 582....Which oil to use?
Replies: 27
Views: 7775

Re: Rotax 582....Which oil to use?

Hi Triker In a Long descent you would come off the throttle and glide, The throttle will be closed but wind will cause the prop to turn and this in turn will increase engine revs, so only enough fuel to idle the motor is entering the carburetor with premix (as your throtle is closed), where as with...
by Graham Mac
Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Rotax 582....Which oil to use?
Replies: 27
Views: 7775

Re: Rotax 582....Which oil to use?

JJJ wrote:Ek hoor die autolube gebruik BAIE minder olie. :shock: :shock: :shock:
JJ
If it uses less then its running too lean and will sieze.....Shurely?
50 to 1 and should not be less...looking for TROUBLE. ## ##
by Graham Mac
Tue Jan 25, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Low Flying over Karan Beef Feedlot 09h00
Replies: 21
Views: 3439

Re: Low Flying over Karan Beef Feedlot 09h00

Lets be honest, If I were a bull in a feedlot waiting for some guy to bash through my scull into my brain with a long sharp metal boject so that a rugby loving, biltong eating South African (Like myself) can cut me into nice thick pieces to braai for lunch the last thing that is going to bother me ...
by Graham Mac
Mon Jan 24, 2011 11:00 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Any Microlighters in Swaziland ???
Replies: 4
Views: 790

Re: Any Microlighters in Swaziland ???

Hi Alex Know of Tony Owns company called Iorn Engineering in Matsapa.Look in local ph book or try 518 5939. Also SFC (SWAZI FLYING CLUB) Club next to Matsapa airport.Deon Dunn. 608 5066. Hope you come right with these guys as they can definately give you further contacts. Have fun.Stunning part of t...
by Graham Mac
Mon Jan 17, 2011 9:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Flying into Namibia
Replies: 18
Views: 3805

Re: Flying into Namibia

If I want to cross the border by Microlight somewhere close to the Rietfontein / Klein Menasse borderpost where do I need to clear customs? Keeping in mind that the two Airports need to be within 120 miles from each other. Rietfontein and Keetmanshoop? The easiest will be to clear at Alexander Bay ...
by Graham Mac
Sun Jan 16, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: water temp overheat on 582
Replies: 23
Views: 4365

Re: water temp overheat on 582

important that you make shure the resistance of the temp sensor is compatible to your water temp instrument. had the same problem and changed radiators from out of airflow to raptor system then putting venturi air flow plates and eventually changing the sensor for the umptienth time to a calibrated ...