Lou R

Hi Bruce, i am in the process of restoring a minicab (0200) and have purchased an aluminium catch can on ebay for $30. It is well made and lightweight and like other comments will keep the underside clean of oil smear. It can be used as open or closed circulation.

Hi, I would like to replace the cable driven tacho on my 0-200 with an electric unit. is there a pick up available to come off the mag or spark plug? Thanks.

Thanks pluessy, i was unaware of the pre - mix. I held off ordering as the northern winter would render the adhesive useless. The frost free packaging was a substantial additional cost which i avoided. I may now have to consider two deliveries as i plan to cover the fuselage once the prep work has been completed. The wings will be next but unable to do in the time frame.

Thank you Dave for the info, I have managed to identify product by one of our members and can order parts ex US. Cheers.

Thank you for the info - very helpful, I will be ordering the parts this week.

Hi, I am wondering if any one can identify the toe brakes I have as I need to replace o rings/seals. I thought they may have been Matco MC-5, but seems their not. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Hi, I am wondering if any one can identify the toe brakes I have as I need to replace o rings/seals. I thought they may have been Matco MC-5, but seems their not. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Hi Brian, thanks for that info, i will certainly keep you in mind as i am still some time off the task of beginning the fabric process. Cheers Lou.

Massive time saving.

Hi Allen, yes those vids. are very impressive have spent some time watching them.I think cost wise is reasonable compared with Polyfiber as the job can be carried out much quicker without the toxics involved. Claims are that time saving is approx 50%. Cheers Lou

You are correct that there is no agent in Aus. Can import direct from the the manufacturer in Germany or an agent in Alaska. Have spoken to both and now in process of getting firm quotes. Just keen to speak to someone that has used the product in Aust. I know that Oratex has been used to cover gliders but unable to find who. Cheers Lou

Hi, I have begun to dismantle a Minicab GY-201 with the intention of fully recovering with Oratex fabric. Has anyone used this product as I am keen to hear of your thoughts and the ease of application. Thanks.

Hi Planesmaker, my comments were based on information I found on Poly Fiber website where popular fabric finished weights were compared. They include Ceconite, Poly Fibre, Air Teck (and cotton / dope) systems. Their report on final weights based on covering a complete Cub aircraft were as follows: Ceconite: 60lb requiring 80 gal of spraying material (12 coats) Poly Fiber: 60lb requiring 35 gal of spraying material (9 coats) Air Tech: 85lb requiring 15 gal of spraying material (5 coats) the heaviest as polyurethane paint is used. The oratex covering I will be using is suitable for aircraft up to 600 kilo in weight - I am well under at 400 kilo. Oratex weight per square yd is 3.24 oz. Poly Fiber is 3.1 oz. plus all the coating. Cheers.

Hi Yenn, been deciding whether to use Poly Fiber or Oratex, after exhaustive research Oratex is heads & shoulders above. Substantial weight saving, no painting and no solvents used which means i can do the restoration at home. Besides that it is very easy to repair / rejuvenate. I am working on cost at the moment which is around $34 per square metre plus freight ex Germany.

Thanks for all the replies guys. OME - have sent an email to Allan Ronk, the Super Stol is his aircraft, hopfully he may be able to assist with the info. Cheers, Lou

I will be re covering my Mini Cab GY201 in the near future possibly using Orarex UL600. Can any one advise if there is an Australian agent that carries stock.