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by jefecox
Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:40 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Jabiru rev counter problem
Replies: 0
Views: 2281

Jabiru rev counter problem

After pulling up into a steep climb in my Avid, the rev counter started reading erratically and the hour meter packed up. Not being totally electrically minded, is it likely to the gauge itself or somewhere further down the wiring?
by jefecox
Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:41 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Brake fluids
Replies: 2
Views: 3800

Brake fluids

I need to bleed the brakes on my Avid Hauler....how critical is it to use aviation grade brake fluid? I also understand it should be easier to "reverse" bleed from the caliber to the pedal master cylinder....is this an easy job?
by jefecox
Sun Aug 09, 2015 5:48 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Avid Hauler wing tips
Replies: 1
Views: 3333

Avid Hauler wing tips

Having just acquired a lovely Avid Hauler with a Jabby 2200, the previous owner told me that it was basically a Speedwing with wing extensions...the info on the web does not answer my question which is.....can the extensions be removed easily and what, if any benefit would I gain/lose?? It looks lik...
by jefecox
Sun Aug 09, 2015 5:37 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Microair transponders
Replies: 1
Views: 3195

Microair transponders

I have just bought a used Microair transponder and Ameri-King encoder. Keen to see if it works, I fitted the transponder in my panel but not the encoder because it needs the static line tube which did not come with the package...Question: should it work in Mode Alpha without wiring up the encoder, o...