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by martin payne
Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Automotive Spark Plugs
Replies: 7
Views: 8036

Jabiru engines use automotive plugs as standard, they use DR9EA 's with push on Car style caps, they also use Honda (lawnmower type) coils, and conventional distributors and rotors.
by martin payne
Thu Aug 04, 2011 5:45 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Govt reconsidered Olympics Security Airspace Restrictions
Replies: 16
Views: 21293

Hi Brian
I did find it quite prophetic that the "powers that be" have decided to remove part of the "body" of restricted airspace during the
Paralympics !!!!?????
May be it's just my warped mind or did you or anyone see it this way?

Martin..
by martin payne
Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:08 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Intruder alarms
Replies: 9
Views: 11059

Hi Brian

The ones I've seen are the fire alarm sounder which are designed for use in high ambient noise evironments (factories etc.)
http://uk.rs-online.com/web/5294480.html

I feel these are reasonably priced for a good output.

Martin..
by martin payne
Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:00 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Source for carbon fibre instrument panel
Replies: 3
Views: 5401

Hi Graeme, I have just finished my Instrument panel with CarbonFibre. It looks Fantastic. I made a one piece panel out of Aluminium, but thinner than you would normally have and then bonded a sheet of this Carbon Veneer on the front. If you cut all the holes out of the aluminium first them bond it, ...
by martin payne
Wed Sep 23, 2009 8:29 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: EGM Saturday 26th
Replies: 11
Views: 10903

Hi Brian, that's plety of notice to people..... They can't complain about that ...nearly a years notice, but the 6th Sept. does fall on a Monday next year though, not sure I'll make it.
Martin..

Hehehehehe :lol: :lol: :roll:
by martin payne
Wed May 06, 2009 8:11 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: "Ready to fly" permit Sportcruisers?
Replies: 25
Views: 24761

Is there a new website available yet for the SC in the UK?
I am looking to build soon and would like to know where/who to contact for advice/questions..
Would it be yourself (Ben) that I should now contact?
all comments appreciated.......... :?
Martin..
by martin payne
Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:58 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Mobile phone headset adaptors
Replies: 16
Views: 16860

The reception of mobile phones will be a bit iffy, as the base station Tx/Rx are very low level, they are designed to throw signal out at ground level and don't have much height. you can't even get a mobile to work on the roof of Canary Wharf.... You would think you would get a marvelous reception, ...
by martin payne
Thu Dec 18, 2008 2:09 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Can anyone identify this?
Replies: 18
Views: 23311

Hi
I'm think it's off an "Off Road" bike as it has no Brake light switch on it, all road bike from early 80's had the switch. This looks like mid 80's on... It could be something like a Honda XR125 or similar, pretty sure it's Honda though.
by martin payne
Tue Dec 16, 2008 12:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Homebuilt kit from France
Replies: 7
Views: 8967

Hi Brian

Watching the Euro, That's what I've been thinking just lately, looks like I'm swaying towards the Europa XS Tri again!!!!
Anyway speak to you soon.

Cheers

Martin..
by martin payne
Mon Dec 15, 2008 2:29 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Homebuilt kit from France
Replies: 7
Views: 8967

Hi Rod

Thanks for the reply. My mission payload would be about 300-320 Kg including fuel.
What is the MCR Pickup? I'm not familiar with this.
Cheers
Martin..
by martin payne
Mon Dec 15, 2008 1:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Homebuilt kit from France
Replies: 7
Views: 8967

Homebuilt kit from France

I am planning on starting a homebuild project. I am pretty certain that I would like to build an RV9, but given the current climate with the £ and the $, I not so sure I can afford it now. So I am contemplating some alternatives. One of which is the Europa XS( but a bit low on Payload). Another alte...