Light Aircraft Association

Hi Has anyone come across a fuel flow system which they have added to a permit aircraft (with LAA approval) that is not of aviation origin. I am aware of the various systems available for around;£500 (turbine meter plus remote readout) from various aviation suppliers but hoped some auto grade system...

Thank you Duncan

Hi all I am struggling to find where I can source a replacement bulb for a skyflash strobe unit. Empennage type rather than wing. I know it’s better replacing it with a modern led type but for now I’d prefer the simple fix and then look at the more costly replacement and retiring in the summer days....

Please call or text Tony 07940 875797. Thanks

Hi I hope someone can help me. I am looking for plans for the Pilot/Practavia Sprite. I am working on one of the two airworthy ones on the fleet (BCVF) and may need them to apply some stress calculations for a mod. They were not handed down by the builder it seems. Either purchase/copy/loan would wo...

Hi I am currently renovating one of the two airworthy Sprites in the country and may have to do some stress analysis for a mod. However I was not given the plans when I purchased the project (I don't think the last owner had them either). I am hoping that someone out there has a set that they could ...

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I may be able to help you but only after I find an alternator to replace mine.

Tony

I'm looking for a propeller (Wood or metal) that would fit on a Continental O300C or D flange. Also would like a used/crash damage etc alternator. Either B&C BC433-H or a Plane Power EX14-50 preferably with regulator. If you can help with my christmas present please call Tony 07940 875797. Merry Chr...

Thanks for replies. Sorry follow up is late, for some reason I did not get notifications of replies.

Hi Folks I have a split rubber bush on one the engine mounts for my VW powered COLIBRI. There are 8 bushes in total and these seem to be made from hardened rubber. They have a hole in the middle for a steel pipe insert to take the engine mount bolts. I cannot seem to find anywhere who sells somethin...

Thanks everyone for your pointers. Also found a place called www.machine7.com which seem good value and do the magnesium cases which sound best.

Hi there sadly I have just found out that my Colibri's VW engine has a big crack at the rear of the casing and will have to be replaced. I know that GPAC sell VW engine cases. However, being quite 'green' on the engineering side (i mean inexperienced), I wonder if there are any other decent sources ...

Thanks for the advice everyone. With Leburg ignition, its easier to just add a second electric pump which will be my plan.

cheers

Hi All I don't have an engine pump, just a single facet electric pump. This was how the airplane was when I to it. Its always worried me that a pump failure means I go gliding. There is no gravity available due to the design so its got to be another pump. Hence the question if anyone else had such a...

Hi, I wonder if anyone has any experience in installing a dual fuel pump configuration in a VW powered light single seat A/C. I have a Colibri with just a single pump and it seems like a good idea to have two for redundancy. If there is any precedence I guess the MOD application will be much easier....