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  1. facthunter
    Even IF you spent weeks on courses with out significant experience on motors you have no more than a bit of an idea how it should be done. Even LAME s muck some things up. Working on YOUR OWN Plane is a good idea as you are the one dependent on it but the job must still be 100% right. It's an AEROPLANE not a Lawnmower, and your LIFE depends on it working. IF you aren't SURE check with someone who knows. Nev
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    I presumed it was a Jet. There's a Massive speed difference with them , flapless. Nev
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    I'd probably be "disappeared" by Don the DICktator Poo Bah. Nev
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    "Without Flaps" would be dramatically fast (over tire limit speed) with very FLAT approach. There is usually an alternate method of flap extension.. Nev
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    Neither of them use a fin that energises the rudder. Tailwheelers need an effective rudder. Nev
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    It's inevitably going to resemble one but there are differences. U/C may be damped Flaps are hinged and no doubt lots of other little differences in the construction. Nev
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    Look up under "Jabiru Approved Maintainers". Nev
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    Pretty crap metal for that to happen and better if it was wound progressive or conical to avoid harmonics. Nev
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    I can't see how "In Command" of an aeroplane is so hard to understand. The buck stops with YOU. Nev
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    Bit dicey mucking around with Molten lead. Buy a LEAD strip say 3 x 80 MM and fold it to a convenient size and drill holes in it for securing. The damping doesn't work if it's not fixed in one spot . The right mass and the right distance from the Hinge axis with no FLEXING of the structure. Nev
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    I don't think you want STUFF rattling around. A balance weight is Normally a solid thing, firmly attached to function properly. Nev
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    Over TIGER Country your engine MUST keep running also. Nev
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    Got marooned on Cocos Once, with a leaking FCU on My B727. Had to overnight, while it was fixed and engine ground run about 5 am next Morning, with a new "O" ring flown there, at a cost of 37,000 dollars. The ONLY time I'd not taken my overnight gear and civvies with me. (THAT proved I did not PLAN it despite the Likely Rumours). Borrowed some clothes from the Administrators Husband, gratefully accepted. The Place is right out in the Middle of the Indian Ocean and about 15 feet AMSL. Nev
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    Freezing level and visibility and LSALT. Ice will bring you down fast. Don't find out the Hard way. Nev
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    A body has been found near the Plane (indentity not yet confirmed but Presumed to be that of the Pilot) and the Plane is extensively damaged. Not recognisable as an aircraft. Quote. Nev
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    I can only suggest that is a spacer and the stud/bolt is too long. Balance the wheels on level knife edges on a suitable mandrel. Some of those Jabiru wheels have excess Camber. I think that is corrected by a wedge. Jabiru used to have a lot of this stuff on Line. Nev
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    IF you want Hand-eye coordination you first need to open your eyes. " I see" said the Blind man. Nev
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    Metric is UN American but it's used by the World's Scientists. Nev
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    There's a UNFF too. Metric can have any Pitch you specify. It's on the Tap/Die. Dia and pitch. Nev
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    Pelicans and Frigate birds are of a higher order when Mass comes into it. Nev
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    One of the types Illustrated WILL stay open. if it's rotated anti clockwise when pushed in. A Tapered Metal to metal seat will seal and it helps if it is rotated occasionally. IF the O ring is not the right material for the fuel it will fail fast and you will have a significant leak that you might not notice. You should not drain old fuel onto the ground either . Nev
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    Some U/L s have Multiple drain Points. Nev
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    The fuel is supposed to be drained into something like a bottle. (Clear receptical) where you perform certain checks on it. Draining it onto the ground doesn't cover the Function. You should always check the drain has sealed as it can be a fire hazard as well as fuel loss. You can't rule out lumps of solid stuff being involved either, as well as WATER. Often a suitable length of Alu Pipe is used to open the drain valve and conduct the fuel into the vessel more satisfactorily. Nev
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    . One track. .You may not have the Info I have. I've been on a LOT if sites and I avoid the less credible ones. Sound has not been the determinant. Any clicks would be the internal toggle mechanism which I think works on the Usual over centre principle that you have little control over. You LIFT over the stop and relax when it has been moved to the desired position where it's the locked again. Nev
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    TEN seconds is considered to be a LONG time in those circumstances for a "memory" EMERGENCY action. Nev
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