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by Trevor Lyons
Tue Aug 18, 2009 10:22 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Rechargeabale battery pack for Garmin 196
Replies: 5
Views: 5585

Rechargeabale battery pack for Garmin 196

Regrettably, Garmin do not supply a rechargeable battery pack for the 196GPS, even though the pricier models have them. It would be a good idea to have a battery pack that trickle charges when the unit is running on panel power. Has anyone on this forum put together a gismo that would allow recharge...
by Trevor Lyons
Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:21 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: St Mawgan becomes Newquay on 1/12/08
Replies: 6
Views: 5524

Why is its identity code being changed from EGDG to EGHQ?
by Trevor Lyons
Sun Nov 02, 2008 3:54 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Hose Pressure Testing
Replies: 16
Views: 15354

On a Permit aircraft, one might consider using stainless braided hoses, which can take fantastic pressures. For example, Goodrige of Exeter make up replacement brake hoses to order. I recently replaced the rubber front brake hoses on my Yamaha TRX850 motorbike with Goodridge braided hoses and I am v...
by Trevor Lyons
Sun Nov 02, 2008 2:41 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: La Luciole new French aircraft.
Replies: 4
Views: 4483

The Columban Luciole is also discussed here: http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co. ... .php?t=107
by Trevor Lyons
Sun Nov 02, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Colomban Luciole
Replies: 26
Views: 35295

The article in "Light Aviation" Nov 2008 declares "The Luciole is stressed for a 90kg pilot, and ... the dimensions of the cockpit have been made 2cm wider and 8cm taller than the CriCri". This extra 8cm (3") height presumably affects the torso distance from scalp to bum, and the length of one's leg...
by Trevor Lyons
Mon Oct 27, 2008 6:03 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ANONYMITY ON POSTINGS TO END.
Replies: 87
Views: 57948

http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/bbs/profile.php?mo

As this post makes evident, I am happy to reveal my true identity; although I rather liked my username, which was derived from my Super2.
by Trevor Lyons
Mon Oct 27, 2008 5:56 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Splash aero-expo
Replies: 0
Views: 2006

Splash aero-expo

Having been to an excellent Classic Motorbike Show at Stafford Showground last weekend, I am more than ever convinced that it would be an ideal site for an Aircraft and Microlight expo such as Splash. Stafford has slick organization, good motorway communications, fine facilities, free on-site parkin...
by Trevor Lyons
Sun Oct 26, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: contra rotating props
Replies: 8
Views: 6727

In a rather different area, I recall that Vetus, the Dutch manufacturer of marine products, did some research; and they concluded that a single prop in a bow-thruster tunnel was more efficient than having two.
by Trevor Lyons
Wed Oct 01, 2008 11:05 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: What time is it?
Replies: 10
Views: 7906

I would love England to adopt French time. Once our clocks go back and British Summer time is over, noon is at midday again. That was fine when people lived their lives symmetrically about noon, that is, got up at daybreak and retired at dusk. It hasn't been like that for centuries. Most people go t...
by Trevor Lyons
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Instruction in a permit aircraft?
Replies: 16
Views: 16275

Please find below the text of a PFA document, "Info.Let/9": "CAN I LEARN TO FLY IN A PFA AIRCRAFT? The answer is YES, but the following conditions apply: 1. An owner may receive remunerated (or un-remunerated) flying instruction in his own PFA aircraft provided he is a 'sole' owner and not part of a...
by Trevor Lyons
Wed Sep 24, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Rotax engine parts prices - again
Replies: 4
Views: 3938

... and Halfords do a very good screw-top spun-alloy bottle for £5.99!
by Trevor Lyons
Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:15 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Stainless and alloy welding in North Staffs
Replies: 0
Views: 2889

Stainless and alloy welding in North Staffs

This post is to let members know about Dean Rowley, who trades as "D.T. Metallic Technology". Dean is based in Longton, in the Staffordshire Potteries, and he specializes in stainless steel and aluminium alloy welding and fabrications. He can make or repair exhausts, swirl bottles, brackets, cylinde...
by Trevor Lyons
Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:04 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Rotax engine parts prices - again
Replies: 4
Views: 3938

The Rotax coolant expansion tank for 2-strokes is £83.27. A nice product, but an off-the-shelf pressed-steel item like that would be cheap at half the price! Dean Rowley (01782 287103) can make you a beautiful bespoke tank out of TIG-welded alloy for £75!
by Trevor Lyons
Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:49 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sonic Landing Sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 4805

Ian Melville wrote:it will a lot more expensive if it fails: I would prefer to learn to land properly in the first place. without relying on gadgets.
You could say the same about stall warners; but that doesn't stop them from being helpful.
by Trevor Lyons
Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:53 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sonic Landing Sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 4805

Sonic Landing Sensor

I heard today of a flyer who fixed to his aircraft a reverse parking sensor (aka rear warning system). Instead of being fitted to a car's rear bumper, this device was attached to the aircraft's main gear, pointing down. Then, when switched on, it would tell you when your wheels were within three fee...