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Hi Folks, For redundancy & peace of mind, i'm looking at installing an electric fuel pump to my Rotax 912 ULS engine (non turbo) in addition to the one & only mechanical fuel pump currently fitted (Rotax P/N 893110). This is for a Auto Gyro. I've been looking at FEDTRO 12VDC Fuel Pumps P/N 40105 and was wondering whether if anyone has good or bad experience with these pumps or are you using another brand? Also I would like to know whether if these pumps must be fitted either horizontally/vertically or doesn't matter? Thanks in advance Andrew

Hi Folks, For redundancy & peace of mind, i'm looking at installing an electric fuel pump to my Rotax 912 ULS engine (non turbo) in addition to the one & only mechanical fuel pump currently fitted (Rotax P/N 893110). I've been looking at FEDTRO 12VDC Fuel Pumps P/N 40105 and was wondering whether if anyone has good or bad experience with these pumps or are you using another brand? Also I would like to know whether if these pumps must be fitted either horizontally/vertically or doesn't matter? the aircraft it's potentially going into is an Auto-Gyro. Thanks in advance Andrew

oh THANKYOU Onetrack - your info is magic! I will check both suppliers. I'm replacing my x4 landing gear bolts at the moment they're M8 x 70 (Grade 8.8) I know Chinese products have come along way in quality but I can't trust their fasteners just yet. Thanks mate!

thanks :)

Hi Folks, Is there anyone who can tell me where they source their bolts & nuts from? I'm looking for a reputable supplier either in Perth (or online) and preferably one who does not import from China. Looking for Metric Grade 8.8 bolts and nylock nuts (grade 8 also) for use on my airframe for regular maintenance. Thanks in advance Andrew

that's the one mate - got it thanks :) tailwinds!

Gday Russ, Yeah got the contact details for Lynton thanks, just spoke with them and they seem very helpful thanks :) Andy

Thanks Kaz I've got that one covered, it's who I work for also :)

Andrew - many thanks! Lynton Station seems perfect, i'll give them a call in the morning also. I'm thinking of passing GEL either Sat 3rd or 10th October. yes all those stops are pretty close to one another but I was thinking of doing some extra local flying if weather/time allows as all those places are quite picturesque :) Cheers, Andrew

Thanks Downunder :) I'll give them a call. cheers Andrew

Hi Folks, I'm planning a little flying adventure from Perth to Exmouth (via coastal) in the coming weeks in a Gyro and looking to land at Dongara, Geraldton and Kalbarri airfields for refuel. Does anyone fly from these strips and/or know of anyone who could possibly supply me with 20-30 litres of ULP? I would be happy to pay additionally for the assistance. I've called the local council (aerodrome operators) & local petrol stations and found them to be unwilling to assist :( Any info/advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks Andrew

Hi Maj, I am using Aeroshell Sport Plus 4 oil. Cheers Andrew

Down under Thanks for your post, in my case - the oil tank sits slightly below the engine and can be ruled out.

Hi K-Man, thanks for your post - can you tell me who gave you this advice? Was it Rotax/LAME?

K-man After burping, the oil level was at the bottom of the flat part of stick i.e minimum level. At the last oil change 25 hours ago I filled it up to the midway point between min & max.

Hi Nuzza & everyone, I have the exact problem, my 912ULS engine is somehow using oil. After 25 hours since last oil change, I have lost 200ml of oil. My engine is 350 hours young. I can't see any leaks nor oil burn stains on prop or tail plane. Therefore I can't see evidence of it burning or leaking oil, and YES I do gurgle the oil tank as per publication instructions. I have never lost any oil until now, is it hiding somewhere? Can someone please tell me what the hell is going on?

T Thanks :)

Hi Folks, I'm thinking about flying into Denmark and Kalgoorlie on a weekend for an overnight stay in my Gyro. Is there anyone who could help me out with a hangar & 40 litres of ULP fuel? Thanks Andrew

does anyone have a contact for the Aero Club at Denmark? I was planning to fly in on a weekend in my Gyro, could someone be able to assist me with obtaining fuel and a hangar spot for one night? thanks in advance Andrew

thanks :)

Poteroo, Thanks for the suggestion, I'll keep this in mind as a backup option - shame about the whole situation there. Albany would be a pretty place to visit. cheers, Andrew

Don, Big thanks, this may work - i'll make some phone calls there during the week. Cheers, Andrew

Hi Poteroo, I do have an ASIC. Sorry to hear the news and that's a real shame, seems like a disappointing situation for the aviation community in Albany. Thanks for letting me know, I don't think i'll bother going there now. cheers

Hi Folks, looking for some hangar space to house two Auto Gyro's for an overnight stay in Albany on a weekend in mid/late April 2015. Can be at either the Airport or any ALA, Can anyone assist please? Thanks Andrew

12 months ago after taking delivery of my Gyro in Newcastle NSW, I flew it back home to Bunbury WA. 4000 kms over 5 days - mother nature was very kind to me passing 3 different weather systems across the continent :) i've made a short YouTube clip of the adventure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXoKKAaNlOs