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After removing the spade connectors from the Reg Rec Unit ( on the firewall INSIDE the cockpit. YUK ) Finding heat damage, I shortened the wires and fitted new mil spec spade connectors. Job done, no interference. Thanks eveyone for your input.

It seems to be reception only, no-one has complained about my transmissions, But I will get a radio check tomorrow. When I press the PTT button to transmit the radio is as clear as a bell and all interference stops.

THis is a Rotax engine. so mags and caps are out. The sound is a high pitched whine (through the headphones, constantly ). It must have been doing it for quite a while. I was always a passenger and never took any notice of it. Its the alternator or reg/rec I'm sure, But what to do about it? Maybe that Large capacitor is cactus? Pulling the dash out and fitting ferrite beads and filters is going to be quite a job. I was hoping that I could get some advice on in what direction to look. Thanks. G

FFS.................. I wrote " But the radio . - Loud engine related noise " I didnt know I needed to be so specific as to rule out the engine , I would have thought people could have sussed that I meant interference.... However I appear to be wrong.

Flying a friends Aerostar a few days ago. Really nice ,But the radio......Loud engine (912uls) related noise (change of pitch when increasing revs) Except when I transmit, then all is quiet. No-one complaining of poor reception. Difficult to hear other's transmissions. Where would I start to look for the problem. Regulator has the large capacitor attached. Radio is ICOM 200. Thanks G

As far as I know ,( and I would love to be corrected ) the manufacturer being no longer able to support the aircraft makes it COMPULSORY to alter the registration to E24 ($700+) There is no other way to fly legally. AS Experimental you may do what you wish.

forget it.

SOLD

Looking for Jabiru engine prices. Could only find in the US. 4 cylinder $22,000 ( $43,000 AUD?) and for the 6? got to be around $56,000 AUD That's not peanuts! But, saying that, I got charged $163 dollars per hour at a franchised repair shop for fitting rear rotors on a car. $163 per hour! ridiculous price. When I started work I got $3 per week for 44 hours. The world has gone mad.

Engine question. Does anybody know the coolant flow rate in a Rotax 912? answer in ltrs per minute please ?. It's to do with under/over cooling in and experimental situation.

Interesting comment! MY aircraft does not give a shit if the alternator or reg/rec goes belly up. The engine will happily churn out full power for as long as I have fuel.....As do most others I believe.

I had sent one away to Bundaberg a couple of weeks ago. Came back yesterday, Looking like new, fantastic. Jabiru did a lovely job. No freight costs to my door either. Well done. The customer has to swallow about 2 large for the job. But Hey. There's a new crank in it. Big Plus to Jabiru

Yes you are quite right. THe number I had read I confused with the Hornet. It was the similarity to the Hornet and the beautiful design that caught my attention

That was published in the book. The Hornet was not mentioned! "1945 Aircraft of the fighting powers"

Someone gave me several volumes "Aircraft of the Fighting Powers" 1944 1945 and 1946. Incredible pictures of some not so well known aircraft. The Westland Whirlwind was a beauty hampered by engine development. This aircraft however was listed as the fastest prop aircraft of the war at 485mph. Single seat I've rarely seen such a lovely design. The high aspect ratio wings also a feature.