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    IF they DON'T NEED de and anti icing, it would indicate the Airbox is hot enough to stop it. THAT would mean the Loss of potential Power in Normal Ops. Nev
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    There are Parameters that Carburetter heat should Meet. It seems to Me, the whole thing is getting a bit Lax. Engine failures due to Icing will continue to Happen. Injection reduces the Likelihood significantly. Evidence of Icing disappears often so the fault goes Undetermined. Proper technique is APLY FULL Heat BEFORE reducing Power for descent and don't have Prolonged Power OFF descents. It can Barrell face Piston rings too. Nev
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    Ah, the Ducking & Weaving bit. Warp and what's Weft. Nev
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    The Best gliders are at the Peak of Aerodynamic efficiency and carry ballast (water) to glide faster and are non powered (in the Pure form). Of course Gap sealing improves L/D ratio (at a cost). Nev
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    Not if my Dogs have a say in it. ( Plus the Booby traps.) Nev
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    Keep away from anything I have to do with, please and don't say that in your L2 exam. Nev
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    What it's called NOW is most relevant because it's a different Product. DUCK was Probably a Brand Maybe because it was waterproof. We still use Terms like "band Aid" Fix.. (Bodge Repair). Nev
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    You only Need Pitch trim unless it has Multiple engines that are off centre. Set it to work in Level cruise with the FIXED tab.. It's NOT a Spitfire.. I've seen a few people get crossed up with rudder and aileron trim. Not good when you do that. Nev
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    It's DUCT Tape anyhow. Nothing to do with Ducks. This Micro plane is kept Light. Nev
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    Where the duck does the Tape go? Nev
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    Greece was pretty good at gaoling pilots IF they have an accident.. Nev
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    T88, You are wrong about the Air in Lifter s NOT being a Problem. The Lifting action is very destructive IF they are not Pumped Up. Refer to the FAA comments on Valve collet retainers failures. Nev
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    Hardly RELEVANT to the Context of OUR discussion HERE on Air Pilots. WE fly under the LAW of Strict Liability. IF you have Mental Issues you shouldn't pass the Medical OR fly at the controls. Nev
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    Note I didn't suggest lagging the exhaust. Use a baffle. The R9XXX motors need very good oil filtration and NO bubbles as the hydraulic lifters depend on being fully pumped up with oil. Nev
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    You are not Robinson Crusoe there. Nev
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    Not because of anything I've Just Mentioned.. Each Person who dies doesn't fly again. Grounding everyone would make Aviation safer. Knowledge Beats Incarceration. Nev
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    It's STILL BAD Practice. Very hot oil is not a good idea. Insides of Cowls get Burned by being near exhausts and turbochargers. You Lag fuel and oil lines. Point Blast tubes at HOT bits Alternators etc.
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    Education Beats Incarceration. Gaols are symptomatic of a failed system and can harden Criminals. Having them privatised makes rehabilitation less likely., Pilot s with No regard for the rules set a bad EXAMPLE and endanger others and add costs to the system.. There can also be Large Liabilities Incurred in this game.. Nev
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    What other vehicle has the filter so close to the exhaust pipe?. It's risk to heat it. Even exhausts near steel sumps cause carbon build up like in a stove and it flakes off causing blockages or fouling anti drain valves. Nev
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    My listing for the Filter is Ryco Z 418. You can get an ST (Finer microns). Nev
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    You need an effective Heatshield between the exhaust and the Oil filter. Nev
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    A lot of green stuff burns fast on a hot windy day. Nev
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    You are going BACK a long way Methusala.. It is said you lived 900 years. Modern stuff is certified to fly on ONE. Nev
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    Best to get out of the Plane and a fair distance from it, IF there's any chance of it going UP. Long dry grass doesn't help. I guess it was a HOT day also.. Planes can be replaced. Nev
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    The exhaust system is a common ignition source unless the engine has failed and cooled. OIL Ignites even better than Fuel on a Hot exhaust.. Bigger stuff has fire extinguishing for the engines. Shutting OFF fuel and electric Master is advised if the Landing goes Pear-shaped. You MAy want to use the radio. Nev
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