nwarthmann

Hi,this document might help for the VDO Temperature sender used in the 912 :

 

http://www.vdo-gauges.com/media/instructions/TU00-0770-5104620 Temperature Sensors_short_version.pdf

 

Xavier

Mine do not seem to leak liquid fuel. They are only full for a few minutes on my way to the airfield, so I haven't put them to any real stress when full. In my aircraft, they are always empty and folded. I do notice them to have a slight fuel smell immediately after use, when folded up in the cargo area, so perhaps the seal isn't perfect (allowing some vapours to escape). My cockpit is very well ventilated, and so any slight fumes aren't noticeable once I've started.Perhaps you got a bad set... I'm assuming you probably haven't cross-threaded the cap or flexible hose/nozzle.... I can't remember what the gasket looks like on the underside of the cap in mine, but that is where I would inspect it for problems.

For overnight stays, I consider using my two 20 litre fold-up rubber jerry "cans" and toting them back next morning with fresh premium unleaded if I can source it wherever I've overnighted.

20 Litre Collapsible Jerry Can - Liquid Containment Bladders & Liners – Fuel, Water, Petrol, Diesel, Water Storage

 

I fill these rubber bladders through a special filter funnel (Mr. Funnel) that separates out any water (and other particulates) that may be in the outback mogas source: (Buy Online)

thanks a lot! cheers!

Hello, we are approaching the first 100 hours on our Skyfox CA22 taildragger, and I would need a maintenance manual to conduct a proper inspection. Going through this thread there seem a few CDs in the hands of kind people who offered to send a copy? Would anyone of you mind to upload this to the download section of this forum similar to "Admin" who uploaded a "Gazelle Flight Manual"? I think this would be the most convenient. Thank you very much for your time!

Dear gkhutton.

It would be nice if you could let me know how you go with your inquiries at Hall. We are currently flying our Skyfox taildragger out of Temora, but are looking to move it closer to Canberra in the midterm. If you end up needing a customised storage trailer for a folding wing airplane, I know one for sale.

best

Norman

Electric is the way to go for training. This here uses about 2.5 euros in energy for an hour of circuit training:

Hi, thank you very very much for taking on this task! This is awesome! in response to the request for what to add: For planning purposes, it would be very helpful to know whether there is car fuel, MoGas available. And how. Eg, a 5 min walk with a Jerry can? A bowser on the ala? 2 miles to town, but taxi service available? Etc.

Also, in line with JG3's preference: please include strips with camping potential. camp sites (official?/inofficial? facilities?) again, thank you all very much!!

Hello Old Koreelah,

yes, I am thinking the same, hence my practicing of tailwheel. Would you by any chance know any biologists doing fieldwork with airplanes?

wow! thank you very much

The map can be reached directly at here: Outback Fuel

@Cosmick. Thank you for sharing.

@JG3 : thank you very much for putting that together! to what extent are you willing to maintain the map and add user suggestions?

hello, yes, this is a brilliant idea and I was about to start a thread like this and then discovered yours. I am currently planning a cross-country from Canberra to Uluru and back and I am gobsmacked, that there seems to be no listing of airfields with mogas availability. It is not only the price it is also that those Rotax engines don't particularly like the lead and other stuff in Avgas 100LL. So our community is in desperate need of some sort of map, map overlay or at least list of airfields with Mogas, be it from a drum or a bowser. Our LSA aircraft are certainly capable of long x-country flights, but we need fuel :) @Jay_1984, let me know how I can help!

Hello!

I am a young scientist (Biology)/pilot, based at the ANU in Canberra, Australia. I have had a PPL for a while and I just added the RAA-AUS. I am really happy that I discovered this world of aviation enthusiasts! I am now thinking of buying my own aircraft, probably a Skyfox. Not sure yet whether the Gazelle or the tailwheel. I train with Guy Bowley at Blue Shed Aviation in Temora, which is an awesome experience. His tailwheel skills are amazing and I hope he can get me up to speed on those. Oh, and I am available for the odd ferry flight you guys might need. I like travelling and have quite a bit of time at my disposal. So please get in touch! Same is true if you currently have a Skyfox for sale. It will be used for pleasure as well as for science!

all the best and good luck you all!

Dr Norman Warthmann, Canberra