rick morawski

This the pump I use, pretty cheap at my local auto store Tom Thumb Pump Genuine, Fluid, Oil Pump 1L Bottle | eBay

. Go slow or the end will come off and spray oil every where. I use ATF red for brake fluid.

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rick

I think the Eco would be just the ticket....its also I believe a lot safer than the std autopilots setups as you can override a faulty servo and lets face it really you just want it to take away most of the work to let your hands free for a while to do other stuff. Also I really like the overshoot programming they have in it...would be great for low time pilots to stop stalling in turns on final

Try Kingoonya just up the highway from Glendambo , can taxi up to the bowsers, google Kingoonya hotel, they have a website, looks good for you.

Cheers

Rick

I have flown the Nullarbor roadhouse - broken hill route quite a few times and always stop in at Mount Ive station for fuel and or accomodation. Very welcoming people, 98 oct fuel available, cheap shearers quarters up to restored stone quarters. Food, BBQ packs and alcohol available at the shop.

Cheers rick

Okay, thank you, I have minimal instructions for those assemblies, for the seats only (not the rails), with no parts lists and no mention of rivet types.Looks like I'll need to chase that up.

For now, as it is basic firewall forward construction that I am wanting to complete, can you confirm that it is all aluminium rivets? Thanks.

Thanks, Guy. That would certainly make sense to me. But the joining holes are A4 and these are A5 rivets.However, A5 rivets are used in the various doublers that are then fixed to the firewall. But the manual says nothing about rivet type there.

So far, the steel rivets remain a mystery....

So are there any intrepid flyers out there who have continued east from Forest along the rail line ?

Fantastic, loved it, thanks HITC

Fantastic, loved it, thanks HITC

You'd be better of topping up your bladders on the Nullarbor, maybe Caiguna or Balladonia, Ravensthorp strip is a fair walk into the fuel station. Then go onto Esperance (Avgas BP card bowser) for another refuel, then Albany.

I did a lot of research into oil thermostats on 912 and most people who put one on found little or no benefit. So I decided not to bother putting one in myself. Then had a guy ask me to install one for him. I told him about my research but he insisted so I installed one for him and yes indeed made little or no difference to warm up time.

Just my $.02 worth

Call bolly, I think they do some extensions.

So first I should apologise for such a late build thread. I've been building a Savannah XL for a little while now.I figured there were a few build threads going, so I was a bit slack with posting. But I guess the build took a change in direction with the decision to go with the 912iS injected engine. This was due to a bunch of different reasons, cost, safety and cool gadgety stuff. And you've gotta love the fuel burn they can achieve and the extended range (I plan on doing lots of cross country trips)

The engine is also coupled with the Dynon system and autopilot. I come from and electrical and instrumentation background, so all that stuff appeals to me.

 

Noticed there wasn't much info from people that had installed the injected engine, but also a bit of misinformation and scepticism. So I thought I'd do a thread if anyone is interested with installing the injected 912iS engine and possibly answer queries about it that might help.

 

Cheers,

 

Lee

Hi all,was just wondering if a 2 axis pilot (TruTrak for example) can be install in a Savannah ?

 

If so what brand and what servo should be used ?

 

Cheers,

 

Xavier

You can use other servos with the MGL system and I have heard of servos with nil residual drag.

I did look into the Eco system from tru track, looks good and easier to install and nil drag on the controls but try and get info out of them is like pulling teeth, I gave up.

Cheers

Rick

Sorry I could not get any good photos so I have edited your drawing a bit primitive.It can be achieved with various brass fittings (I use mostly 1/8" npt bits off eBay.)[ATTACH=full]48770[/ATTACH]

Sorry I could not get any good photos so I have edited your drawing a bit primitive.

It can be achieved with various brass fittings (I use mostly 1/8" npt bits off eBay.)

The return line line is separated from the fuel spider and moved toward the mech pump to allow insertion of the FF sender. I will try and get some photos and post them up tomorrow.

I am still reading and learning about this all. I was reading if there is a return fuel line, you should have a sensor on it to gain more accurate readings.

What engine is it intended for?

Here's a link to a good one, I have installed on a couple planes.

FC-10 Fuel Computer Totalizer Fuel Flow Meter | eBay

If you need an extra sender it's about $220 extra so $700ish plus freight.

Are you really sure you need 2 senders? If it's because of fuel return line I usually install the sender beyond the fuel return, it works.

Hi All,I have just purchased a recreation aircraft, and I was thinking about putting a fuel flow instrument in, that was until I saw how much the fuel flow sensors cost!!!.

 

Is there any recommendations / thoughts around this, and if anyone knows where to get them a lot cheaper than $325!! (I need to get 2 sensors)

 

I was thinking about the MGL Infinity one

 

Infinity

Hey all,Starting work on the lower rear fuselage of the 701 and realise I need nutplates for the rear access hatch (and other inspection panels in wings).

 

Don't really want to do an order to the US because the freight would be far more than the item cost.

 

Is there anywhere in Aus that sells these? I'd need about 50 of the plates and screws.

 

Part numbers are:

 

Plates: MS107SL3

 

Screws: AN525-10R7

 

Also #40 blind rivets, not sure if these have to be anything special as the nut and plate would be taking all the load.

 

Thanks!

 

Cheers, Marty

I have used ASAP Aircraft spares in Caboolture, Qld a few times, they will email you a quote beforehand so you don't crap yourself later, and very quick with the mailing too. Check their website or call them.

Cheers

Rick

Well I know I am doing this wrong by doing things out of order but I thought this would be an easy job and would save some space and prevent parts going astray!I followed the instructions and drilled a new hole on the rim for the air valve 27mm from the edge. then I got the tire and tried to "slip it over the drilled half of the wheel, it goes maybe half way and then is completely stuck. Is there a "knack" to this? I tried washing up liquid but no luck. any advice welcome?

What will bust your guts is trying to get it off. And if you take it to some ham fisted tyre shop bloke to break the bead you will get your rim back in pieces.

As Mark said, the condor and air track tyres fit and remove easier.

Cheers

Rick

I'm thinking I might meet a friend who is travelling by land eastbound through YNUB, and air-tour the Head of Bight area with them in January. Does anyone have experience of this strip? Is Premium Unleaded available, or just Avgas? I've read the ERSA, AOPA, and Pilots touring Guide. Just wondering if anyone who has been there has specific recommendations prior to arrival. I've read the Fly Neighbourly 4 info from AIP. Anyone with advice? Thanks.

Switch motor off at the side entry and drag plane to the bowser, when it is quiet enough to do so. You may have to wait while the campers and caravans fill up and move on. Borrow a milk crate from the fuel pay counter if you need to see into the wing tanks. Work quickly to get out quickly, some people don't register there is an aircraft at the bowser and just drive in behind you. Good if you have a mate with you to handle the curious ones while you get on with the refuelling.

You should have no problems, have a great flight.

Cheers

Rick

Hi I am based in Minburn ( near Vermillion) until the end of Jan 17 . I own a Savannah S ( Based in Albany , Western Australia)I would be interested in meeting any S owners within 2/300 km

Regards

 

Dunx

I have a Sav S at Margaret River and a mate has one not far away at Boyup Brook. You are welcome to visit any time. I was thinking af doing a flight down to Esperance early next year, maybe could meet up then.

Merry Christmas

Cheers

Rick

For my 5 year hose replacement on my Savannah XL I need to find the 25mm radiator inlet and outlet hose with the wire coil for stiffness. 1m and 500mm. The list of places I've tried in Australia is getting ridiculously long - automotive, agricultural, bearing and hose specialists, rubber specialists, performance parts... Car radiator hose is too soft. Normal suction hose doesn't handle the temperature or the coolant chemicals. I'm told it has to be EPDM rubber but no-one can help. Any suggestions?

Silicon- Wire Reinforced Silicone Hoses - AutoFlex Coolant & Radiator Pipes | eBay

EPDM rubber- 25mm 1" I.D Flexible EPDM Rubber Reinforced Radiator Coolant Hose Pipe Tube uk | eBay

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Rick