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by gyropilot
Tue Jun 28, 2016 8:04 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST build new pics 27 June and more moaning

The wheels, now assembled all bolts torqued and torque seal, all takes time...... am I just a little anal, Gyropilot remember my boats? all the bolts had to line up :shock: Im so soft and forgiving nowdays :roll:
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yesss you've calmed down to a regular mild OCD now
by gyropilot
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST build new pics 27 June and more moaning

:oops: about the grease :shock: I do have it, I just never considered Copper slip as a grease and proof that if we all pool info with no agenda we all benefit so Gyropilot thank you for this =D* =D*
my bad - shouldn't not have called it grease - compound is the correct term.
by gyropilot
Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 27 June

greg vos wrote: Image
some tasty stuff there - can't wait to put it to good use =D*

summers coming and the girls are lining up (!!)
by gyropilot
Mon Jun 27, 2016 7:03 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST build new pics 27 June and more moaning

God has not yet invented a grease that can take 900 degree's or better said I dont have it in my toy shop http://www.molyslip.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Copaslip-Data-Sheet.pdf here's an extract from above pdf to help you cope with reading - since your std2 & sums seem to limit your abilities :...
by gyropilot
Mon Jun 27, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 22 June

use heat resistant grease on those threads when you replace them - won't seize up next time
by gyropilot
Mon Jun 27, 2016 8:21 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 22 June

some info on the correct use of safety wire. http://www.bobmartinco.com/pdf/safety_tying_wire.pdf here's an extract HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL SAFETY WIRE There are a couple of basic rules to follow when safety wiring something. They are: 1. If you are safety wiring a nut or bolt FIRST torque the nut o...
by gyropilot
Thu Jun 23, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 22 June

yes and if wired correctly can be used as a dynamic brake!

maybe even boost your rotor RPM if you ever find yourself in trouble?
by gyropilot
Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:30 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 19 June

Vertical Tango wrote:The next job is to find a way to pee in flight ! :roll: .
ask Louis - he managed that @ 8500ft on our way back from Calvinia on Friday in a 4 seater sling :lol:
by gyropilot
Mon Jun 20, 2016 1:27 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 19 June

I am considering a set up where the radio will select the next frequency (so you dont even have to tune the radio to next channel and you will always Tx on the correct frequency automatically based on GPS position and track, how many times have I made my name gyro by transmitting and then to find o...
by gyropilot
Sun Jun 19, 2016 11:38 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST new pics 13 June

XENON UPGRADE UP DATE:

admiring the freshly painted rims.

xeno build 002.JPG

contemplating what we can add / allocate to the new multi button grips?
xeno build 004.JPG
checking the new stronger pre rotator arm
xeno build 005.JPG
it's got to be here somewhere.......
xeno build 006.JPG
by gyropilot
Thu Jun 09, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST augment and a way to pass time

Screenshot_2016-06-09-17-12-17.png.jpg Popped in at Greg's work shop today, unfortunately he was not there - I see the strip down of the xenon proceeds at a brisk pace. =D* I trust that mess of wires will be sorted?! Can't wait to see the new cockpit layout - knowing Greg's OCD attention to his wor...
by gyropilot
Tue Jun 07, 2016 6:26 pm
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: AP's workmanship (moan)
Replies: 1
Views: 1808

Re: AP's workmanship (moan)

shocking workmanship!

just goes to show - you can't trust anyone but yourself!
by gyropilot
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:52 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon
Replies: 208
Views: 273002

Re: Xenon RST augment and a way to pass time

Awesome Greg! Can't think of anyone else I rather have do the upgrade. your attention to safety / detail and workmanship from your workshop is top notch! looking forward to see RDY in the sky again soon. keep us posted - I'm sure other xenon owners would love to have upgrades fitted to their xenon's...
by gyropilot
Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:21 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro headsets
Replies: 56
Views: 48048

Re: Gyro headsets

Gyronaut wrote:Bose A20's with a visor over the mike.
Problem solved.
:-)
do you have in stock?
by gyropilot
Sun Oct 11, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Gyro headsets
Replies: 56
Views: 48048

Re: Gyro headsets

so whats happened with this system?

I can't get hold of the guy - cell phone number does not work? - web site does not work?