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I got mine second hand, most aviation supply stores should be able to help you out or try Superior Air Parts but you just need to ask for 800x6 tires and tubes. The non aviation ones are only 2ply, the aviation ones are 6ply (from memory) . As for weight and balance, you only have to worry about the weight as they are pretty much on the C of G. I will probably put the 600x6's and spats back on over summer to stop the wheels throwing water and mud under the wings and through the prop. Andrew
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Most of my flying is one up nowadays, I originally had 15x6.00x6's and changed to the 600x6's a few years ago and noticed a difference on the first flight. I changed to the 800x6 as I was paddock landing quite often and thought it would help (it did). I haven't measured my take off run but I am definitely taking off shorter. Here is the 800x6 next to a 15x6.00x6 Also, I measured the wing angle this afternoon and it is at about 12 degrees. Andrew
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Hi Seb, I can't see myself ever selling the Drifter, but been able to cruise at 85/90 and having doors and a roof is great as well. Kiwi
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And from me.. Yes the 800 x 6 are on the standard rims, if you are going to get them, make sure you order tubes as well. The downside is you can't fit the spats on, and your brakes won't work as well. With the 600 x 6's you can still make the spats fit ok. 600x6 on left 800x6 on the right.
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Hi Greg, This is from Merc, he is having trouble posting photos........ Pneumatic wheel uses same spring, tail sits 6 inches higher. Small wheel trails behind pivot point, big wheel is underneath. Notice reinforcing boot on boom.
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Hi crop duster Dave, Haven't crashed a Drifter...... yet. For soft field (or to see how short I can get off the ground) I use full back stick, then once airborne hold it in ground effect. 404 used to have 600 x 6 mains Andrew
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The pneumatic tailwheel can put excessive side loading on the boom/ rudder post. Most Drifters that have them usually have reinforcement "gloves" fitted. I find the smaller tailwheel allows you to fly the drifter more like a true taildrager, you have more angle of attack sitting on the ground so you can get off shorter and also land shorter. I should also mention that I have 800 x 6 main wheels. Kiwi.
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Yes you can get carby ice in a two stroke..... I have had it! And with that due point spread, it is more than possible that was what you had. But if you are worried that it might have been something else, pull the exhaust manifold off and have a look at the pistons, rings and cylinders. Kiwi
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Don't get me wrong, I never said that Drifters are hard to fly, I just stated that people with the attitude of this wally are unlikely to listen to a instructor or take advice about how a low speed high drag aircraft needs to be flown. Kiwi
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What I've found since owning the Drifter, is that the people who bag Drifters and other true ulterlights, are the type of pilots that don't, and will never have the flying skills handle them. So capt wally, can you please put me on your ignore list because I don't want any of your uneducated opinions or advice regarding any of my posts. Kiwi.
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Started flying in 1995 in a Cessna 152. I Currently fly a Ausflight Drifter, Rans S6S, Cessna 162 and a Cessna 182T, sometimes all in the same day My favorite by far is the Drifter. Kiwi
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Good to see you here. Kiwi (kiwiatd from the RansClan)
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Or PA-28RT-201 Arrow IV Four-place, retractable landing gear landplane, Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 engine of 200 hp (149 kW), gross weight 2,750 lb (1,247 kg). First certified on 13 November 1978. Features a T tail
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I was going to take the Drifter up this afternoon, but this was in the way. (I live in Gatton) This is what I look like without my flying helmet..... (in another 30 years I hope) Kiwi
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Thanks, but no thanks Dave..... the "boys" aren't big enough for your airstrip Happy New Year. Kiwi.
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First flight in my Drifter for 2017. Happy New Year to you all. Kiwi.
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Happy New Year to you to. Kiwi
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My last flight for 2016. I "had" to drop of a loaf of bread to the farm. (true story) Kiwi
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We had the family over for Xmas and managed to take some of them flying in the 182T, with the intentions of also taking them up in the Rans and Drifter but unfortunately the rain set in. Late in the afternoon in between showers I took my 15 year old niece up in the Drifter. When I asked her which she liked best, she said the Drifter. (sorry Alan)
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LOST PROPERTY - MAKES YOU WONDER. . .
Kiwi replied to Phil Perry's topic in AUS/NZ General Discussion
If you ever need one of these fuel caps and don't want to wait for one from RANS, just go to the local Husqvarna mower shop, (standard RANS S6 fuel caps don't have vents in them) -
I have a few hours in the Skycatcher, and when I first saw the "yoke" I thought it was a bit weird, but since I have been flying one I really like it. It feels just like any other aircraft that has a "stick" and it doesn't get in the way when you get in and out of the aircraft. It is a real shame that Cessna didn't succeed with the Skycatcher. Kiwi
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"SIGMET.sid" you give Kiwis a bad name. I have reported your post too. (noted..mod)
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I did the same thing back in 99. :-)
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Aviation Advertiser - Aircraft Classifieds - Australia is working again. kiwi
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I just checked Aviation Advertiser - Aircraft Classifieds - Australia and it came up straight away.....
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