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by G.Dawes
Sat Jun 28, 2014 8:25 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Robin 440
Replies: 1
Views: 2246

Re: Robin 440

SOLD TO A MAN FOR A SSDR.
Ideal for the purpose.
by G.Dawes
Mon Jun 23, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Expensive engine Job
Replies: 1
Views: 2083

Re: Expensive engine Job

I heard today that there was a rod through the side of the case, even more expensive now.
by G.Dawes
Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: BEDE BD5
Replies: 2
Views: 2620

Re: BEDE BD5

NO!!!!!!
CAA and LAA will run a mile because of the history.
by G.Dawes
Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Expensive engine Job
Replies: 1
Views: 2083

Expensive engine Job

Today I was at Headcorn and there were two spitfires and a ME109( Spanish Merlin Job) They were doing publicity filming. The 109 was doing a low pass and pull up along the runway at 200+ and a zoom when there was a lot of black smoke and a horrible sounding engine missing, he zoomed up dropped the g...
by G.Dawes
Sun Jun 08, 2014 10:06 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: jodel d112 117 or 120 or a d18 wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 3423

Re: jodel d112 117 or 120 or a d18 wanted

I have got my D112M C90 jodel up for sale as I cannot fly it with no medical. I is quite nice with very low hours and a really good engine full electrics, having been totally rebuilt over the last three years.
Have a look for G BHKT in the photo files to see it.
by G.Dawes
Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:58 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Thermostatic oil control valve.
Replies: 1
Views: 2600

Re: Thermostatic oil control valve.

I think that may be confused as to the purpose of the thermostatic valve, it is to allow the oil to bypass the oil cooler when it is cold and hence warm up to working temperature faster. IT DOES NOT allow the oil to be cooler, that is the purpose of the oil cooler radiator and if it is too hot then ...
by G.Dawes
Tue May 27, 2014 9:43 pm
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: wooden prop balance?
Replies: 4
Views: 10076

wooden prop balance?

What is the maximum difference of blade weights in grams should be allowable on a manufactured wood prop before it needs to be worked on. I know it should be exact but it is not and it is not damaged in any way. what are the parameters that a commercial prop is made to ??? Paint the tips is very fin...
by G.Dawes
Tue May 27, 2014 9:37 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Trailer to move Jodel wing - wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 3181

Re: Trailer to move Jodel wing - wanted

I had the same problem with my D112 wing and I borrowed a trailer from the local gliding club. It was not the usual type of enclosed super fit trailer but a long open girder thing with odd wheels??? It had two long rails quite high up and the wing fitted across a frame I made of 2X4 and sat on the w...
by G.Dawes
Sat May 24, 2014 11:59 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: C90 problem
Replies: 11
Views: 10211

Re: C90 problem

Looking at the post above reminded me of another cause, an exhaust leak into the hot air system putting exhaust gas back into the intake and causing a cutout at low revs.
by G.Dawes
Tue May 20, 2014 8:58 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: C90 problem
Replies: 11
Views: 10211

Re: C90 problem

Another thing that can happen on all this type engine is that there is an air leak in the induction side look for loose blots on the manifold to carb, the rubber tubing clips and the prime candidate the gaskets and bolt on the elbows to the cylinders, also make sure that the tickover is not too low ...
by G.Dawes
Tue May 20, 2014 8:51 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: EVRA props
Replies: 0
Views: 2433

EVRA props

Hi All , I do not know if anyone has done this already but when it comes to the EVRA Props very few know what the designations actually, are in a more understandable form. I have a listing below which may let some people understand what the common props are in pitch and diameter in INCHES same as mo...
by G.Dawes
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:49 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Anti Clockwise Tachometer
Replies: 2
Views: 2850

Re: Anti Clockwise Tachometer

I have an old chronometric one from an A65 not very modern but free to good home
by G.Dawes
Sat Apr 26, 2014 10:46 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: rudder cable pull test question
Replies: 5
Views: 5506

Re: rudder cable pull test question

If this is a kit from Europa then the cables were included from them? If so refer him to the company.
He is being very pedantic??
by G.Dawes
Wed Apr 23, 2014 8:52 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Spruce supply recommendations
Replies: 3
Views: 3894

Re: Spruce supply recommendations

I will have a look and check size and condition of the spruce, I was wondering how you could build a wooden plane without the equipment. Most of these bits are very small My baulk i about 8' X 4* X 4* and I was a bit hesitant about cutting a one piece for such little pieces but I may have other bits...
by G.Dawes
Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:18 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: rudder cable pull test question
Replies: 5
Views: 5506

Re: rudder cable pull test question

catch 22 no proof, cut them out and replace with ones that are tested,AND then not be able to fit them as they need making up in place as you cant fit the new ones???