birdmanpete

I am interested in gearboxes, props, wheels and prop ground clearance (when tailplane level) I am about to start the undercarriage and it all gets a bit critical. Best wishes Peter.

 

 

Many thanks I will follow up on the advised research.

 

Best wishes Peter.

 

 

Welcome birdmanpete, I have a D18, it has a Jabiru 2200 and has been flying 11 years now, many trips all round NZ, 1000 hrs. Great little airplane!

1000 hours over eleven years is about as much as I could ever hope to achieve in my Jodel. What do you make of the thinking that there is a metallurgical issue with Jabiru and that cracking of components could create a motor failure in flight?

 

 

An unexpected engine opportunity has appeared. It is a VW and is part of the estate of a pilot I knew well. He was meticulous and flew very carefully. It is complete, currently attached to an airframe which I do not want but all the accessories (except the prop) are useful for the Jodel.

 

I have been invited to make an offer and have no idea how much demand there is for items such as this. What is a "reasonable" offer.

 

Best wishes. Peter

 

 

Sorry to be a pest Old Koreelah, but is there an important distinction between Jab and CAMit 2.2.

 

I have done the Rotax DIY maintenance course (and have the certificate) so I have a small grasp of motors.

 

Birdmanpete

 

 

Thanks for that Noel B.

 

My heart is swinging the Jabiru way. I have two Rotax 582s (one in a trike and one in a gyro) but the concensus view is that these are far from ideal. The Rotax 912 is the one people swear by but the new price is out of the question and for all its qualities it cannot claim simplicity. And I am hearing that BMW's face computer management issues. Which sees me reconsidering the Jabiru. Where should I start looking and what should I be looking out for.

 

Best wishes Peter

 

 

Microman sorted me out on Trim tabs. Many thanks. What about the upholstery. Does anyone have a cockpit pic where the seat and back rest are clearly visible. Also anyone with a picture of a motor mount for rotax would be doing me a big favour. I have a 200 hour 582 ready to go but would prefer a four stroke if I can afford it. All tips and leads will be gratefully received.

 

Best wishes. Peter.

 

 

Hi, I am new to the forum. I am 73 years old and about a year away from the completion of a Jodel D18 which has taken shape over many years in a series of sheds hangars. Currently my kitchen. (OK, I know; I am probably certifiable.)

 

I am hoping to make email contact with someone who is very familiar with structural details of the type.

 

My first uncertainty is about the intended neutral position of the trim tab. I agree that the word neutral is a bit vague. Let me suggest either "take off preset trim" or (if it is different) "comfortable cruise trim".

 

I have many other queries which the plans have not resolved for me but I don't want to scare anyone off.

 

Best wishes.

 

birdmanpete