Blueadventures

Answer from Tristan at Foxbat Aust. Mike’s Question Nose wheel spat removal on a Vixxen A32. What is the procedure to remove the front wheel spat as we are checking how its done tomorrow as a trail for fixing a flat tyre during a trip. Thanks in advance for info. The maintenance manual does not explain this. Tristan Mol Rising contributor You will need to remove the nose fork and shock from the aircraft to remove the spat. of the fork. Wheel, fork, shock and spat should come away and can be serviced as required on a bench Mike Saunders Author Thanks Tristan, this is on Dave's Yellow Vixxen. Just prepping for a trip starting end of week. So that I have it right, if in the field do you hold the tail down to get nose wheel off the ground (the weight on tail plane spar as in manual) and remove the bolts mentioned above then the spat will come up? Then remove the nose wheel axle? Tristan Mol Rising contributor Mike Saunders yeah get the tail on the ground as described. Then by removing the upper bolt on the shock and strut pivot bolt, the whole wheel assembly will come away allowing for the spat to be slid up and over. That will give plenty of access to the axle nut to remove the wheel. There are 4 bolts holding the spat to the nose fork. By removing them, you may be to get the spat up far enough to remove the axle bolt enough to remove wheel. Mike Saunders Author Thankyou for info, Appreciated.

What is the procedure to remove the nose wheel spat on a Vixxen A32. Tomorrow I'm helping a mate practice removal to fix a nose wheel flat tyre. Tyre is not flat just checking how to gain access as he's doing a trip starting next weekend. Thanks in advance for any info.

I have used Wacker on all plugs; bought a tube of it in 2010 for $18. Plugs have been good ULS now and UL previously.

Similar for PIK20's

I get them for less than $8 each from flylight in UK and that includes paying the GST in Australia.

I hope so.

The loose tail plane needs more info as there is an AD on it from manufacturer. Keen to hear why / how it became loose. Great that it was not a structural failure of the fin base laminate in any way.

The P3 is a sort of foam not like goo therefore better for our application. Just for info.

For info; In addition to the cans of P3 above I carry the necessary tools to remove the wheel and spare tube (two tubes on distant trips) with a Peter Anson jack and a hand pump. I also replace tyres at 5 years. Have not had a flat to date; but ready. I have been able to assist other flyers with the pump and also one of my tubes. If I got a thorn puncture I would check type internal for the thorn etc and fit a new tube. Have some patches as well but new tube best. A good mate has used the P3 a number of times due to the three spike thorns and it works great. You need to be as self sufficient as possible; even having spares at your hangar so when needed they are available. When you need an item it can be out of stock at times.

I carry two of these, they are perfect for tubed tyres. The best in my opinion as does work; as I say on tyres with tubes inside. Cheers

Yep, just a mm or two a times. About 2:30 pm I’m doing first flight for an overnight so will post result. I recon Flylight will do something like this. I like the wheel as the movement is graduated being the pitch of thread. I drilled hole in wheel to lighten and if needed can insert a pin to hold wheel in its position. Should not need a pin though.

When flying the Nynja I find every now and then I need to adjust my rudder trim, about 2 to 3 mm at times to relieve any light rudder pedal pressure required in flight not uncomfortable but like to have it nice (Last flight to counter need for light right rudder moved bungee 2.5 mm to left and resulted in very slight foot on left rudder. Therefore; need to move it 0.5 mm to right to obtain sweet spot) I had thought of a couple of ways to fabricate an adjustment method from the cabin in flight. Today I finished my first version that consists of a morse type push pull control cable that attaches to the rudder bungee (so bungee anchor point can be pushed or pulled off its preferred setting). In the cabin I have made a small wheel that is threaded and mounted between two retainer brackets. By turning it pulls or pushes the bungee as it travels along the cabin side threaded end of the control cable. It provides the necessary movement and will try for first time on Saturday afternoon.

I'd phone Wal again and ask a quote to look at your engine and assess it ( compression check, differential pressure check cold and hot) also a quote to replace rings etc.

Maybe have a look with a borescope to see bore and valve condition; will give peace of mind.

Have you received your back? A mate also has one down there for same upgrade and told being sent yesterday.

OK, your Zephur should be flying soon; RAA are currently processing it.

What occurred? Rusted through or lost the original. May pay to get 2 or 3 depending on the condition of the spring on the other carby.

Looks too thick, Don't think its suitable. who ever does the 5 yearly's at the airfield should have a number of used springs. I put a smear of oil on the choke springs at oil changes. I also carry a spare of the choke and the throttle spring in my onboard parts kit. (I gave a spare choke and throttle spring to my neighbouring mate for his vixxen that is going on a trip soon.

My flight from Mackay to SW of Rockhampton Brisbane Center was issuing strong turbulence advice to the high flyers. There was crap low level turbulence considering the temp and wind direction and strength so must have been getting downdrafts deflected off the hills that I was feeling at times on both Saturday afternoon and Monday morning.

Look out for them at OzRunway and CASA presentations.

I have 3 scrib sticks handy in cockpit; have not had to use on screen yet. There the scrib stick / biro combo Oz Runways give away at presentations. Got another 2 at the CASA fuel management presentation last night.

Which ones Nomex or what I bought?

Bought a pair of touch screen gloves from Aldi ($10-) They are polyester fabric so not good that way but will add comfort in the cold.

That’s Gold 👍👍👍

Nice flight from Palmyra (YPYA) down to the Central Queensland Gliding Club (YMMD) for the weekend. Winter is on the way as 6 degrees in mornings. Good clear skies. Davo put on great feeds for all. Details 2.6 hours into a 20 knot head wind and a nice 2 hour flight home. I was under prepared on the trip down wearing a T shirt and shorts as the first of winter has arrived and felt cold after an hour and a bit as was 11 degrees and no cabin heat and a bit drafty (will replace some of the sealing foam of the split door window) dropped some height and got temp up to 15 degrees and much warmer for the remainder of the trip.