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by Johannes Cronje
Thu Jan 23, 2014 9:08 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Using a Shipping Container for a Gyro Hangar...
Replies: 10
Views: 5648

Re: Using a Shipping Container for a Gyro Hangar...

Would deflating the tires not give you the required clearance?
by Johannes Cronje
Thu Sep 08, 2011 9:26 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Xenon Gyro
Replies: 677
Views: 241073

Re: Xenon Gyro

I also wondered at times how a marine engine would perform in a gyro. They are made for continuous high revving applications as also referred to in the linked forum post. Two stroke so a saving in weight as no cam shaft and valves are needed. Crank shaft is lubricated with fuel oil mix so "dry" sump...
by Johannes Cronje
Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:41 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing
Replies: 50
Views: 10528

Re: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing

Low Level

I made mention of two occasions and had to go check again. My apologies, Jet Ranger referred to a Bell 47 :oops: in an earlier post.
by Johannes Cronje
Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Flying Trailer or Air Trailer
Replies: 0
Views: 614

Flying Trailer or Air Trailer

I came across this interesting prototype:

http://www.blackicetools.com/heliplane.html
by Johannes Cronje
Fri Dec 11, 2009 11:13 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Downdraft induced accidents. Busting the myth...
Replies: 32
Views: 11153

Re: Downdraft induced accidents. Busting the myth...

Learjet

Thanks for that, I see it as a clear and well worded answer to my question in this viewtopic.php?f=20&t=12131&start=30 topic.
by Johannes Cronje
Fri Dec 11, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing
Replies: 50
Views: 10528

Re: Kittyhawk Gyro forced landing

Gentlemen Much has been debated and deliberated on this topic but have we arrived at an answer to the question: “Why did this happen?” If I was looking for a gyro and was considering buying a Sycamore must I scrap it off my list? The obvious answer is no, but on two occasions these machines stopped ...
by Johannes Cronje
Mon Aug 24, 2009 1:11 pm
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Jabiru engine in a Gyro
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: Jabiru engine in a Gyro

From what I heard there is a long waiting list for Jabiru engines if not used for Jabiru plane. Could explain why they never came back to you. But I must emphisize it is hearsay.
by Johannes Cronje
Mon Aug 24, 2009 10:33 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Jabiru engine in a Gyro
Replies: 11
Views: 2399

Re: Jabiru engine in a Gyro

Vertical Tango

If you say; "The local agents have no interest", do you refer to the Jabiru agents or Xenon agents?

I also thought it could ba a viable option.

Johannes
by Johannes Cronje
Tue Aug 11, 2009 8:54 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Magni M24
Replies: 67
Views: 22861

Re: Magni M24

Thanks Braam for the info, I enjoyed the long weekend.

THI, sent you an e-mail if you did not ger sorted with Braan's info. It will be difficult to get in at Tedderfield without arrangements.
by Johannes Cronje
Fri Jul 31, 2009 8:11 am
Forum: Gyro Talk
Topic: Magni M24
Replies: 67
Views: 22861

Re: Magni M24

Hi THI

Butch is based in Krugersdorp.

The guy who imported the 1st M24 hangar at Tedderfield.

Speak to Flynote, he knows the guy. If you don't come right let me know and I can give you some numbers.

Regards

Johannes