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Hi Andy l had the problem after rebuild l pull motor apart and rechecked everything was right nothing changed so then i started renewing bits to try and elimanate the cause put new on then back to old still cant resolove it what ever is causing it has done the same on my spare engine even Wal at bertflood cant work it out.
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Hi Tomo have a new muffler and have sync both carbs with a carby mate .
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Hi Maj 1100 on both EGTs runs the best on cold days hot days loose 800rpms i have changed jetting makes no difference.
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Hi Ralph i am using the k&n dual aircleaner and have changed muffler also sealed ports did a pressure test on case no leaks .i love 503s also in all the years l have used them never had this change in weather conditions.
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Could some shed some light on my rotax 503 scratched my head some much l going to go bald . l rebuilt my 503 some months ago since then when the weather temp changes so does my engine set it up for static 6200 rpm on the ground cold day about 10 to 15 degree day full power in flight 6800 .when the weather is about 20+ degrees can only get 6000 rpms .carbys set and jetted for sea level as l am only 150 above sea level put new carbys change cdi coils, new plugs ,new fuel pump air cleaner even changed stator .nothing makes any difference .if l change the prop pitch to get to the 6800 full power on clod day it gets to 7200 which is not good . put your thinking caps on hopefully give an answer please. Cheers Geoff.
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I haven't riveted mine to the cross bars either doesn't need them to many areas for moisture to get in the chromoly tubes . geoff
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Hi Marty just buy some lexan the brand I am using is Tuffak its 2mm thick and make the screen yourself its quite easy just make a template out of card board lot of put on trimming taking off till you get it right I only have front section of the screen don't have it on the top of the cabin . cheers Geoff .
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RIP Pud may your Thruster soar you though the heavens .
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Hi I am chasing 2 Eboxes (CDI coils ) can be from 582 for rotax 503 does any body have any for sale new or second hand must be working order . cheers Geoff
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Thankyou very much guys the pics are great help . cheers Geoff
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Thanks Alan I have to keep back pressure to keep it flying straight and level so l am putting a elevator trim on going to design my own but some others must have them . cheers geoff
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Hi Drifter drivers does anyone have any proven designs for elevator trim need lever control designs and cable routing under the tail plane any pics would be appreciated cheers Geoff.
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l have a 503 in my Maxair drifter which has done 90 hrs since rebuild on certain days l lose 800 rpms ,one it will run fine all day next time it has full power 6800 at start up about 1/2hr flight it loses power back to 6000 rpm then other days that's all l can get out of it from start up ,put new plugs ,changed air cleaners check exhaust for cracks, both mags work ,clean fuel and filter ,even changed taco ,any body got any suggestions other than use it for boat anchor. cheers Geoff.
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Hi flyerme two of my mates bought two brand new 582 from floods last year and they paid $5200.00 less gear box and exhaust, didn't think they had gone up that much since then.
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Not worth that to rebuild for an xtra $1200 you can buy abrand new 582.
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Hi did you get a set of ailerons as my mate has an old set of standard drifter ones . cheers Geoff.
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Hi Seb mine had broken ribs when l replaced my skins so l used fiberglass over the top of them all worked well . cheers Geoff
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When l was doing training my instructor turn off the engine on about eight occasions then l had to do my emergence engine failure procedure ,it was great learning actual engine failure l had to land it every time should be taught to every student ,l think because you really know when the noise stops what to do ..
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Hi Nev at the start he put diving belt weights around the boom at the rear 5 kgs ,later on he removed them and flies' with out any now has no problems as far as l no he has plenty of authority over all controls surfaces.. Shafs64 the empty weight of my Drifter is 174 kgs. cheers Geoff.
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My maximum weight is 92 kgsup front in my Drifter but saying that my friend weighs 130kgs and he flies his with no problems at that weight . cheers Geoff.
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Thanks Nev didn't proof read before posting ..l am still here ...ha ha
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Yes l to taught myself to fly in 1985 l purchased an Easy riser and started the learning process crashed on the first flight repaired it and went up again and again never needed any licencing or rego then we weren't aloud to fly about 250ft and not over any sealed roads l was one of the lucky ones that did kill themselves in the process since then l had formal training because their was still heaps to learn so you definitely need proper instruction to fly safely . cheers Geoff..
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Hi Phil looks good hope you got it for a good price let it share the hanger for awhile but don't forget to finish you 701 .. mines coming along slowly few distractions at home at the moment but hope ready before Christmas . cheers Geoff.
