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  1. EDMO added a post in a topic 912ul Pierburg fuel pump FAIL   

    Bandit,Got to give you a big "High-Five" on that - Cant argue with success!
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  2. Bandit added a post in a topic 912ul Pierburg fuel pump FAIL   

    Or a 503! You just plug and play.
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  3. C5Engineer added a post in a topic 912ul Pierburg fuel pump FAIL   

    Larry you could always swap in a 582     Just kidding. At least you guys are not having issues while in the air! Please continue to keep your 912 threads updated. I would like to get some more 912 tech data on the site and I think you guys are pretty much our only contributors to that area.
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  4. IFMT added a post in a topic tailwheel spring rear support   

    Yes the tailwheel would break free as it is intended. I took the cam of so it wouldn't break free after reading some other posts. I sure like the handling a lot more without it breaking free unexpectedly. The assembly is bolted to the lower spring. And yes I'm looking to upgrade too!
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  5. dholly added a post in a topic 912ul Pierburg fuel pump FAIL   

    -ouch- I feel a little better now, curious what parts did you have to order?
     
    BTW, I saw your comment about the replacement engine mount rubbers and bushings. I bought them from Kitfox early this year too but, after reading what a PITA it is to swap them out, haven't tackled it yet. This is one of the items on the Rotax 5-year rubber replacement schedule and I suspect you would find some benefit even if it isn't the primary source of your vibration. I've also heard you can flip the donuts over to buy a little more time when you notice uneven compression. Either way, it would keep you busy while you're waiting eh?
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  6. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic 912ul Pierburg fuel pump FAIL   

    I don't feel sorry for you.    
     
    I'm down for what looks like 2 months waiting on gearbox parts from Austria...  I can't even steal parts from the Mangy Fox because that has a different gearbox!
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  7. dholly added a post in a topic Grand Rapids Technology EIS 4000   

    Did you find this?
     
     
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  8. dholly added a topic in Avidfoxflyers General Hangar   

    912ul Pierburg fuel pump FAIL
    Man, I am getting dejected this year. Seems every time I go to fly something else breaks and cuts the fun short. So today I notice fuel seeping from one of the weep holes on my fuel pump. If I understand correctly, this particular weep hole will identify a bad diaphragm. Which is not a replaceable rubber so a whole new pump is in order. Just when who knows how many 912ul and 012uls owners are facing a mandatory fuel pump Service Bulletin and clamoring for the part. Last I heard the lead time was 3+ weeks not to mention the RoTAX $$$... grrr.



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  9. flattie45 added a post in a topic Cheap Pacers   

    I made my last flight on floats right before I came back to work. I should be getting swapped over to wheels sometime this next week. When I return home I'll be going out of town for most of my time off, so I don't have any real time at home until early November. Hopefully by then the lakes will be solid without a lot of snow. I'd like to make it out on wheels at least once this fall. I think solid ice is a little ways out yet, I should think you'd make it out on floats just fine. Where do you keep your plane while it's on floats?
     
    Speaking of Pacers, I was a little surprised by the number of them on floats. There are a handful of them at Lake Hood, and I've seen some video of a couple in Fairbanks. A neighbor at the cabin had a Tri on floats, and I had watched him a few making multiple runs up and down the lake trying to get off. He moved into a 180 HP Cessna 170.
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  10. Av8r3400 added a post in a topic Cheap Pacers   

    Hint of things to come: My buddy Dave (Hybrid Avid/Kitfox and Clipper builder) just bought an experimental J5 fuselage to go with the Pacer wings he has...
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  11. Mendlerr added a post in a topic New Sport Pilot Regs In the Making   

    It's kind of unrelated but we've been working on a 1956 Beechcraft that has all sorts of issues.  It's going to require 50% of the aircraft cost (just purchased by new owner) to get it flying again.  we actually called the Nashville fisdo to ask if we could declassify it to an experimental (it's been done here before) and they said no.  The largest cost is the prop spinner, $2,450 was the cheapest we found and we were told that only 4 new ones exist.  We have 4 spinners for Van's RV's that are absolutely identical that we wanted to use for sub $200..  Apparently they had 3 Cessna's recently declassified to experimental and all 3 crashed due to mechanical failure causing multiple fatalities.  So from I understand they are getting a little more strict regarding certified aircraft and recertification due to these recent accidents
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  12. Mendlerr added a post in a topic N94JE   

    I feel an aluminum tank will be quicker and safer.  This is what I have decided on after playing around with different w&b's for a few hours.
     
    I measured out all the arms today and they are pretty accurate.  My tailwheel is at exactly 160" from the datum.  Seems an update In the tailwheel springs a few years ago actually lengthened the airplane a little
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  13. akflyer added a post in a topic Cheap Pacers   

    Nate,
    You still on floats?  I am hoping to get in one more trip to the lodge before the lakes start icing up.  I get home Tuesday.
     

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  14. C5Engineer added a post in a topic tailwheel spring rear support   

    Your TW assembly is bolted to the lower of the two springs correct? Are you able to break your TW free with that set up? I had to extend my arms and then I tossed the Maule assembly and went with a Matco and then upgraded to the Matco dual fork 8" and haven't looked back.
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  15. flattie45 added a post in a topic Cheap Pacers   

    I like the Piper Pacer. My father had 150 HP PA-20/22 for a number of years, and it was the first plane that I spent any real time at the controls. It could pack a pretty decent load and fly considerably faster than my Sedan. If I didn't end up with a Sedan, a nice Pacer would certainly be on the short list.
     
    Seaplanes North has one for sale. $35k, 180 HP and 58 gallons of fuel. I know that's a bit more than $20K+ that Joey was talking about, but that plane would be hard to beat. I took a look at it about a week ago and it seemed to be in decent shape. I wasn't looking to buy, just looking to look.
     
    Over at the short wing pipers forum is a thread about how the selling price for short wings is quite low at this point in time. Which is awesome if a person is in the market. I'm still not convinced that anything is cheap in aviation, even Pacers. I think I'd use the term inexpensive.
     

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  16. akflyer added a post in a topic Cheap Pacers   

    Herman, don't give all the secrets away, it will only run the price of a GREAT affordable 4 place plane up    I still contend that it is the most underrated plane on the market right now.
     
    Set up like yours was it makes one hell of a good plane.  Most of the places that you cant take that plane into, you probly dont need to be going anyways.
     

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  17. akflyer added a post in a topic Phat Tires   

    Great pics!  Those sure dont look as big on your plane as they do on a cub.  Maybe its your extended gear or something   But it looks really good on those phat tires!
     

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  18. SuberAvid added a post in a topic Phat Tires   

    I haven't pulled the wheeles off to inspect them closely but just looking at the camber on the tires, the seem to be doing good so far.  I landed a new place on the Kashwitna last week and it is hard to see this strip because it is in the trees and crossways to the river.  When you are low enough to land it you can't see it coming.  So I was approaching it low, in a slight turn and as slow as possible and lost lift a little high and did a pretty good bounce so I tested them pretty good.  I think the tires at 5 psi may help, even though they are wider and the outer bearing has more leverage on the axle.  We will just have to keep an eye on them.
     
    I took a few pics while I was there and flying back home.  Had a beautiful sunset but couldn't get my camera to not flash when trying to get the alpenglow on the mountains so ther is a lot of reflection off the lexan in that pic.




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  19. dholly added a post in a topic Curtiss Seaplane Fly-In. Hammondsport, NY   

    trim tab
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  20. IFMT added a post in a topic tailwheel spring rear support   

    Here is my second picture upload attempt. One thing about the beefier spring is your aoa on the ground will be reduced slightly. If you are running bigger tires on the front it doesn't matter. Also, I have a sube hanging on the front, with extra weight at the back so a beefier spring is needed to take that extra weight. I think a heavier spring that is actually a spring is the way to go. The one I bought from Brett could be easily bent and the tailwheel broke off right at the mount kicking the **** out of my rudder as the springs to the horns dragged it along.
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  21. C5Engineer added a post in a topic Curtiss Seaplane Fly-In. Hammondsport, NY   

    Nice pics Doug Thanks for sharing. In that last photo of that album what is going on with the elevator of that sea plane?
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  22. dholly added a post in a topic Curtiss Seaplane Fly-In. Hammondsport, NY   

    Nice day, here's a few pics: http://philhutchings.smugmug.com/Curtiss-Fly-In
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  23. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    What to know after a propstrike
     
    Evaluating the integrity of your engine after experiencing a prop strike.
    What to know after a prop strike.pdf
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  24. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    What to do when it quits
     
    There are two mistakes a pilot often makes after an  engine quits. First it quit for a good reason. Don't try and restart it. You'll likely destroy the evidence that made it quit. Second don't automatically blame the engine for your troubles. The majority of Rotax engine stoppages are due to a fuel starvation issue.
     
    This article is another great troubleshooting source.
    What to do when it quits.pdf
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  25. C5Engineer added a post in a topic California Power Systems 2-Stroke Tech Articles all in one place   

    Using the right Rotax tools
     
    Information on the Rotax specialty tools available and what they are used for.
    Using the right Rotax tools.pdf
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