Brian just a brief point you should try visiting Ethiopia before you compare it to Zimbabwe. Live Aid was a long time ago, the country is poor and still has problems but it is also an extraordinarily beautifull country with an an incredibly positive proud dignified population.
Google Lalibela, Axum ...

Does anyone have a decent set of 5x5 wheels and brakes to fit a 1.25 in axle? please
Thank you
David

That's true enough I suppose, this BB is pretty dead. Perhaps there should be a dedicated Topic, I don't know titled something like "Grumpy old farts who want to rant and vent their spleen" I would probably be it's most prolific contributor though!

Happy Christmas All

David Prentice

This forum is entitled hangar chat. The original post on this thread is wholly inappropriate. Is this bulletin board moderated at all?

David Prentice

http://www.bfu.admin.ch/common/pdf/u2053_e.pdf

Interesting reading!

David

ECI in the States make new standard rings for the 0-290. El-Reno aviation carry new old stock as well
Dave

Does anyone where I can get some round hard rubber extrusion to make some bushings for a suspension?

many thanks

I share the view that on a simple, non aero plane the cork and knitting needle is the most failsafe ( and accurate ) solution

Until the cork breaks off and your failsafe fuel gauge then indicates no fuel when you took off with a full tank 20 mins previously. Has happened to me and it took 2 hours ...

Thanks for the replies
A cork and knitting needle or sight glass wouldn't really work in this application (T18) so as far as I can tell I am left with the following options:
1.dipstick (Don't know what engineering thinks of no fuel gauge at all)

2.conventional float type gauge (car style may not be ...

I am getting around to that stage in my project when i have to start thinking about fuel gauges amongst other things. I have a single scuttle tank with gravity feed. I would welcome any thoughts, experiences people have had with the various options for the dreaded fuel gauge question
Dave