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  1. skippydiesel
    Ian - I really do appreciate all you have done. This Forum has taught me much, been a great information resource on all things aviation (++ at times). While I admire your altruistic approach, I can not bring myself to make a donation ($??) - ask me for a membership fee, known $ amount/annum, that will if all pay, cover your costs and then some and I will gladly subscribe. As a cash strapped retiree, I also appreciate your sentiment "It would discriminate against those that can't afford it" but in reality recreational aviation is an expensive hobby - a nominal fee, to your Forum, to access information that may save hundreds - thousands of dollars, as well as a life, is worth a small annual fee/investment. I suggest a compromise; Non members can access the Forum, in a read only capacity. Member can submit topics for & enter into discussion. This may address, to a significant degree, your altruistic intent, to make, potentially life saving, information available to all and ensure the long term continuation of the Forum, by assist with the running costs . 😈
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    I have no wish to "donate" ask me for a specific membership fee (that all pay) and I will gladly subscribe.😈
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    I second all of the accolades to Ian. I have one criticism - Voluntary Subscription. I don't make a financial subscription to this Forum. I do subscribe to others. WHY? Simply because they ask for a particular nominal ($) amount. Should you change your policy from "voluntary" to requested, I will be happy to pay.😈
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    Yes I have. I may go down this track one day. I have tried to get experience feedback from Sonex owners - efficacy questionable.😈
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    UPDATE on Dynon problem. Horsham Aviation may have solved my Dynon ADAHRS repeating failure. On advice from LAME, I disconcerted my Pitot/Static/ A of A tubes from the ADAHRS module EUREKA!!!! system immediately worked correctly. One or more tubes would seem to be partially blocked confusing the ADAHRS electronics. I blew out all three tubes, using a 12V compressor - no indication of back pressure. Re attached all three tubes - system continues to work. Such a simple fix, after many months of complex testing, diagnostic downloads & about 4 replacement ADAHRS modules and one loner SV (screen). In the past the system has failed at between 3-6 Hobbs hours, so it will be interesting to see if I can get past this pattern. Living in hope!😈
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    Your insurance company when you crash - you just voided the cover😈
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    All I know about MOSAIC is from the video above- sounds very similar to what Australia already has ( less the high stall)😈
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    Sonex HW - No wing struts Likly smaller capacity engine range Retained less than desirable undercarriage design (round spring steel) Problematic fuelling point just in front of polycarbonate windscreen Typical Sonex rather nasty transition point just behind door Electric flaps & trim - bit of a non KISS innovation 😈.
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    Not relevant - The fact remains the balance weight is moving within the elevator - not a good situaton. Balance weights are supposed to remain at a fixed distance from the hinge mechanism - if its moving in whole or part it needs fixing. All I have done is suggest some possible techniques. that may achieve the repair.😈
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    No I hadn't - Now have. Doesn't change my suggestion(s) Loose balance (shot) seems to be a very undesirable situaton Composite "horns" look to be waiting for careful "undressing" - suggest inner flat can, with great care, be opened up using something like a Dremel cut off wheel (use goggles, quality dust mask & vacuum cleaner to containe as much dust as possible). Piece removed could possibly used in "repairing" opening. I have a further thought about about "epoxy" fix - IF in fact epoxy has failed, it would be unwise to try and just fix the problem by pouring epoxy mixed with shot into a hole in elevator horn - this leaves the integrity of the "old" epoxy/shot mix in question. Also you could still open up the horn - remove ALL old shot/epoxy and replace with fresh of same mass😈
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    OR dismantle the elevator ends Remove shot & carefully weigh & records the weight. Make a female mold of the shape/size of weight to put into/onto the horn- at a pinch you can use wood, might be better with something like cement. Almost any shape able/mouldable material that will temporarily stand up to molten lead will be suitable. Melt lead (add a little extra) in any old saucepans/tin that you can hold over a flame (wood/gas) Pour molten lead into mould - will "set" within a minute or two. When you have two cool shaped lead weights - adjust weight by shaving or drilling to correct weight as advised by kit manufactures or as per original removed weight. Refit/attach weights to elevator. Refit elevator Go fly NOTE: Making a "solid" weight out of shot, using epoxy, will result in a change of mass - you will need to adjust accordingly. 😈
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    All good BUT To what What Curtis fuel drain are you referring?? AND What part number and/or dimensions are the "O" rings.😈
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    A very diffrent context. Like so much in English - context is everything. 😈
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    As advised earlier: Repco Australia only stock those Gates products deemed to have automotive applications - they do not stock 8GHT hydraulic oil hose. 8GHT hydraulic oil hose, can be had from a hydraulic service company called Hydrolink (there may be others) 8GHT is not supplied by Repco. You will find it in a hydraulics service/parts supply😈
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    Thanks Onetrack Started life in imperial, (the Devils system) took to metric like a duck to water. Hated imperial ever since especially aviaton imperial. Perversely, still do some things in imperial, flying (partly M) tyre pressures & human height - weird! Back to "O" rings - I was hoping thet the valve ring might be a standard. Mine have yet to leak, so would like to put some on the shelf, for when they inevitably do. Already had the specifications - just don't know if suits my valves.😈
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    IS THIS THE CORRECT PN MS29513-007?/ I have this style for my wing tanks - you can see the little "O" ring that needs to be replaced from time to time This type on my Gascolator - again "O" ring can be seen & replaced 😈
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    Really!- the valve part has nothing to do with the thread size. But being US you are probably/disappointingly correct 😈
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    Do all (small aircraft) Curtis Drains use the same "O" ring?😈
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    Just curious, what might the cost (in AU) be of: The correct "O" ring ? Replacing the whole unit ? 😈
  21. skippydiesel
    ALL good! There was a wing lift devise, at The Oaks, a few weeks back, being used for the very work you describe.😈
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    Hi PureCaboose, If you are located at YMIG, as your details suggest, you should know that you have no less than two very experienced Jab maintainers at The Oaks, who I am sure can answer your question with the appropriate authority. Contact me through the personnel system, if you would like to proceed down this path.😈
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    Isn't voyeurism some sort of crime?😈
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    Wing Removal Nothing is ever simple - my Sonex has wing tanks and although the spar's are only secured with two bolts, they are difficult access/remove and a nightmare to replace - then there is the actual wing removal/replacement - best done with three people, can get away with two. I would also expect that the Sonex aluminium skinned wing would be more prone to damage than the composite Europa wing. Sonex have the Onex which is/can be built with a wing fold mechanism. Overseas Purchase Bit costly to inspect/have a demo flight and then there is the freight & import costs. I guess if I had a trustworthy agent in the country of sale, it may have been an option, subject to overall cost considerations. Anyhow & happy with my Sonex😈
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    It is true! - pilots come in all shapes & sizes😈
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