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Fuel Flow Meter -- Allan Hemmings, 09:08:19 05/06/09 Wed (87.102.15.38)
I am the owner of a Jabiru 450UL with a fuel flow meter I think made by Steve Picton and sold with jabiru's. Does any one have or know how to calibrate a fuel flow meter (the oblong type) or does any one have a spare sender unit that fits between the fuel line for sale, mine has decided to register double the fuel used per hour. Anyones assistance would be appreciated.

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- Re: Fuel Flow Meter -- Vic, 20:19:58 05/06/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
- Re: Fuel Flow Meter -- Martin, 21:42:42 05/06/09 Wed (84.71.230.232)
- Re: Fuel Flow Meter -- Duncan, 23:33:43 05/27/09 Wed (79.69.132.86)
Britains got talent -- Vic, 20:33:14 05/25/09 Mon (86.6.2.142)
Howard - Claire saw your plane on the above prog. with a man and greyhound type dog sitting beside him in the plane??

http://www.itv.com/ITVPlayer/Video/default.html?ViewType=5&Filter=42260

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- Re: Britains got talent -- Howard, 07:28:34 05/26/09 Tue (91.110.238.148)
Fitting of flap motor for Jabiru Calypso UL -D -- John Adams-Lewis, 22:00:26 05/23/09 Sat (195.194.57.195)
I have just purchased a factory built Jabiru Calypso UL-D microlight.Having flown 20hrs TT I have sustained a serious injury to my left shoulder and unable to operate the flap handle.Advice/information is sought for the fitting of a flap motor if possible.Alternative is to very reluctantly sell(see For Sale page) or exchange for another model.

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- Re: Fitting of flap motor for Jabiru Calypso UL -D -- Vic, 10:14:46 05/24/09 Sun (86.6.2.142)
- Re: Fitting of flap motor for Jabiru Calypso UL -D -- Ross Bond (the man from Bundaberg), 05:13:41 05/26/09 Tue (220.233.45.6)
Jabiru / Rans Fly in -- Vic, 07:04:05 05/25/09 Mon (86.6.2.142)
Claire and I flew in to Fenland for the Jab Fly in.

See here for more:

http://www.jabiru.flyer.co.uk/fenland09.htm

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JABIRU FUSS COVER -- Dave Morton, 19:24:16 05/06/09 Wed (91.105.149.197)
I've got a jab fuss cover for sale, see AFORS (under microlights for sale) for all the details

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- Re: JABIRU FUSS COVER -- Rolf, 23:06:13 05/07/09 Thu (213.184.221.113)
  - Re: JABIRU FUSS COVER -- Dave Morton, 19:23:33 05/09/09 Sat (91.107.204.79)
- Re: FUS COVER SOLD (NT) -- Dave Morton, 19:57:00 05/23/09 Sat (91.105.191.86)
which oil ? -- Jaap Rademaker, 00:36:47 05/16/09 Sat (86.136.63.41)
Have new 2200 - about to switch to W oil at 25 hours now - manual says W80 or W100 but I hear everyone saying use 15W50 - what do you think ?

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- Re: which oil ? -- Ralph, 09:43:27 05/16/09 Sat (202.180.71.194)
  - Re: which oil ? -- Jaap Savannah / 2200a 18 hrs, 11:57:01 05/17/09 Sun (86.164.56.120)
    - Re: which oil ? -- Ralph, 00:15:25 05/18/09 Mon (202.180.71.194)
Problems with VDO Tach -- Martin Board, 17:57:25 05/17/09 Sun (213.123.198.251)
I have started to have problems with my tachometer where the needle whizzes round the dial as I get to higher rpm settings. First of all I thought this was a pick up problem - I am not using a seperate pick up, just a connection to one of the coils. Now watching the needle it really looks like the needle is loose. Rev up past say 2800 and it will go round to 3500 or so - reduce the power a little and the needle will settle down for a while at (what I guess) to be the right RPM. Sometimes it just works correctly.
Has anyone else seen this problem, before I try to take the unit apart.

Regards

Martin

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- Re: Problems with VDO Tach -- Bob P, 21:58:12 05/17/09 Sun (84.92.114.48)
J400 Sensenich Torque Settings -- Kenny, 19:40:42 05/16/09 Sat (86.171.51.207)
Good evening all,

Having been monitoring the forum for some time i am delighted to have now finally acquired a J400.

Just wanted to check what the recommended torque for the propellor bolts on a J400 with Sensenich prop is - i've read some conflicting advice around the bazaars!

Many thanks and looking forward to engaging in the forum.

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- Re: J400 Sensenich Torque Settings -- Vic, 14:48:15 05/17/09 Sun (86.6.2.142)
Leak down test -- Carl Mayer, 18:46:53 05/10/09 Sun (82.46.54.75)

As part of the 600hr service my LAA inspector carried out a leak down test yesterday on my SP470.

Cylinders No2 & No4 were fine @ 70 & 72 but No3 was 60 (and it's suspected that this it to do with the exhaust valve (?) and No1 was down to 40.

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions as to what I should do next please? I'm a bit worried about the cost implications.

Many thanks in anticipation.

Carl

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- Re: Leak down test -- Roger, 08:54:23 05/11/09 Mon (91.85.190.15)
  - Re: Leak down test -- Steve Holton, 16:42:42 05/14/09 Thu (94.30.3.187)
    - Re: Leak down test -- Roger, 18:00:37 05/14/09 Thu (217.42.213.139)
    - Re: Leak down test -- Bob P, 15:01:07 05/16/09 Sat (84.92.114.48)
- Serial Number of the engine? -- Clive, 23:41:28 05/11/09 Mon (129.230.248.1)
- Re: Leak down test -- Bob P, 00:27:55 05/12/09 Tue (84.92.114.48)
  - Re: Leak down test -- Jeremy Metcalfe, 17:18:57 05/13/09 Wed (90.242.89.210)
- Stethescope -- Clive, 22:22:20 05/12/09 Tue (129.230.248.1)
Revised Bulletins & ethanol -- Bob P, 17:55:13 05/13/09 Wed (80.229.36.224)
According to my monitoring service there are some revised Jabiru Bulletins and Letters as listed below. Although the three amended documents includes the one relating to ethanol, they still havn't explained how to re-slosh older tanks.

Is anyone in contact with Andy Silvester? he's the only person I can think of who might be able to get the information out of Jabiru

my monitor reports..........................

May 12, 2009: "Jabiru have released updates to two SBs and one SL:

JSB018-2 “Jabiru Engine Tuning” has been corrected to clarify the status of previous Jabiru tuning information.

JSB025-2 “Undercarriage Bolt Life” has been altered to include bolt torque settings and plus notes on bolt lengths and nut installation.

JSL007-2 “Use of Fuels Containing Alcohol” has been revised to show pictures of the different tank sealants used and additional information on fuel Octane content. "

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- Re: Revised Bulletins & ethanol -- jeremy metcalfe, 10:39:16 05/15/09 Fri (90.242.89.210)
Jabiru & Rans Fly In -- Dave, 08:16:28 05/05/09 Tue (195.93.21.37)
There is a Jabiru and Rans fly-in scheduled for May 23rd, 24 & 25. 2009 at Fenland Aero Club. (EGCL).

All welcome, two good grass runways, ample parking and fuel available.

2 course BBQ on the Saturday night Ł12pp.

Please circulate this to all owners etc.

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- Re: Jabiru & Rans Fly In -- Les, 09:36:18 05/10/09 Sun (90.219.144.113)
3300 Cleared for Mogas -- Dave, 13:46:40 05/08/09 Fri (195.93.21.37)
After some work with LAA & Jabiru the 3300 has been cleared for use with Mogas, subject to the usual mogas restrictions.

LAA have now listed this on the site at:

http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/engineering/Mogas/jabiru3.html

Dave

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- And they work fine! -- Clive, 06:49:17 05/10/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
How about getting rid of the Bing? -- Clive, 06:46:26 05/10/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
Never had much problem with the old Bing apart from starting ones. This unit looks well engineered and given the variable mixture issues with the Jabiru indiction system, may go some way to improving things.

Like the aerocarb this unit is catching on in the 'experimental' world.

http://www.rotecradialengines.com/TBI/TBI.htm

I do like to follow the 'if it aint broke' approach myself and there is something reassuring about a carby bowl, though I don't know why, just prolongs the inevitable.

Regards, Clive

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Engine Oil Pressures -- Mick O'Connor, 11:15:12 05/05/09 Tue (193.113.57.167)
Thought you might be intersted in my recent experience with oil pressure on my Jab 2200A. Engine has done about 350hrs and is in good condition, was used to seeing just under 4 bar at 2,400RPM on a VDO electric oil pressure gauge. Gauge sender went u/s so decided to fit a mechanical gauge. At the same time I decided to remove the oil cooler (and sandwich plate) as I never saw oil temps above 80 deg. Did an oil/filter change at the same time. I fitted the oil gauge line to the unused port on the front of the engine (reads pressure in the oil gallery as opposed to the normal port that reads the output of the pump. First engine run I note I now have low oil pressure, circa 2 bar at 2,400RPM. Move the gauge pressure line to the original port but still only see 2 bar ! Check the pressure release valve (all OK) still low pressure. Decide to re-install oil cooler to get back to the 'as was' situation and hey presto oil pressure back to just under 4 bar ! Never realised the pressure in the gallery was so low ?

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- Re: Engine Oil Pressures -- Vic, 11:33:21 05/05/09 Tue (86.6.2.142)
- Re: Engine Oil Pressures -- Bob P, 21:19:13 05/05/09 Tue (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Engine Oil Pressures -- Mick, 09:10:29 05/06/09 Wed (193.113.57.167)
GT Prop Wanted GT-2/157/95 -- Colin Erith, 20:13:10 04/30/09 Thu (81.141.105.217)
Does any one have a GT-2/157/95(Fine Pitched) Prop knocking about unloved after an upgrade?

Please phone Colin on 0118 9888926 open to all reasonable offers.

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- Re: GT Prop Wanted GT-2/157/95 -- Paul, 19:10:48 05/04/09 Mon (88.108.38.248)
Sloshing Tanks -- Howard, 17:44:02 05/03/09 Sun (91.110.213.55)
Hi Dave (Skycraft )

Please can you advise regarding the clean out of the pre- 2008 tank sealant crud , and are you stocking for purchase the Kreem sealant . Andy Sylvester the American agent has received from Jabiru OZ confermation of its use in present tanks , we need to know are you about to stock it , and the method advised to use it, Ethanol is getting its finger in the pie with distributers , before we have an accident can you please instruct on the subject

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- Re: Sloshing Tanks -- Bob P, 10:04:03 05/04/09 Mon (84.92.114.48)
Flying in the Netherlands (For Hans Labruyere) -- Graham, 18:05:55 04/12/09 Sun (89.168.140.225)
Hans, I might be wrong, but I think you are from the Netherlands. If you are, do you know what the situation is regarding UK Permit (Homebuilt)aircraft flying in your airspace without a PLB or location beacon. There seems to be a lot of confusion over here regarding the situation over there.
If you look at our LAA site and go to "Forums" you will see what I am talking about. A lot of people would be very grateful if you were able to clarify the situation for us.

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- Re: Flying in the Netherlands (For Hans Labruyere) -- Hans Labruyere, 16:14:34 04/13/09 Mon (87.212.39.202)
- Re: Flying in the Netherlands -- Clive, 13:19:33 04/14/09 Tue (88.110.64.221)
  - Re: Flying in the Netherlands -- Graham, 20:01:29 04/14/09 Tue (88.109.58.114)
    - Peenemunde -- Clive, 21:19:23 05/02/09 Sat (129.230.248.1)
Chateau fly in -- Gary, 09:03:11 04/21/09 Tue (86.166.241.89)
Peter and Fiona Leonard are hosting the annual Chateau fly in at Feurs in France from 26-29th June 2009 , it open to all jabiru engined aircraft.For those of you looking for a good time its very recomended.Contact Peter at pgleonard@hotmail.com for details and to book a room at the Chateau.

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- Re: Chateau fly in -- Vic, 11:03:59 04/21/09 Tue (86.6.2.142)
  - You coming Vic? -- Clive, 19:33:07 04/30/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
    - Re: You coming Vic? -- Vic, 09:09:55 05/01/09 Fri (86.6.2.142)
What are the best cleaning products and methods? -- Richard, 10:53:27 04/30/09 Thu (80.254.147.36)
I want to give the plane a really good clean before it starts geting totally caked in insects again. Last year it took me ages to clean off the spattered insects from the prop and leading edges, evan though I did this after roughly every 4 - 5 hours flying time.

Is there any wax or polish that will help keep everyhting clean? I have been told that "StarBrite" boat wax is good. Has anyone else used this?

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- Re: What are the best cleaning products and methods? -- Howard, 16:25:35 04/30/09 Thu (91.110.223.145)
- As recommended by Murray Flint... -- Clive, 19:21:21 04/30/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
- Re: What are the best cleaning products and methods? -- Paul, 21:33:55 04/30/09 Thu (86.158.76.78)
Exhaust bolt holes -- Clive, 19:41:20 04/30/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
Some info applicable to the earlier Jabiru heads.

I recently chenged a set of gaskets as a few were leaking only to have one blow within 3 flying hours.

Somewhat perplexed whilst investigating I discovered the set screws were bottoming out in the holes with the new gaskets so not gripping the gaskets fully.
Addition of some plane (sorry plain) washers 1.5mm thick solved the problem. My suggested long term fix would be to use sping washers instead of the grip washers Jab supply as they are 1.5 mm or so.
Mind you I don't think soft iron plan washers will come loose either.

Regards, Clive

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Sound Cert, J4 series -- Clive, 18:49:35 04/16/09 Thu (81.170.28.81)
Does anyone have any info on sound certs for the J4s
I'm hoping to take JR's 430 to it's new owner and will be going through Germany.

Regards, Clive

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- Re: Sound Cert, J4 series -- Graham, 10:39:59 04/17/09 Fri (88.109.121.105)
  - Thanks Graham -- Clive, 19:36:22 04/30/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
Jabiru Looping -- Les, 19:05:24 04/21/09 Tue (90.216.107.196)
I came across this video on the Jabiru owners Facebook site.
Thought you all might like to see it.

http://www.flightforlife.co.uk/Jabiru-Loop.mp4

I've seen clips of a SkyRanger being looped but not a Jab.

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- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5wVlRuwd6U -- Les, 07:49:50 04/30/09 Thu (90.219.144.113)
  - Crazy Bugger -- Clive, 19:31:44 04/30/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
Jabiru 3300A -- Steve, 17:56:07 04/24/09 Fri (74.33.54.114)
Please, what brand and number do I purchase at the auto supply store for an oil filter.

Steve
3300A
notsew_evets@frontiernet.net

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- Parts For Aircraft -- Clive, 19:24:44 04/30/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
South African Jab forum -- Nick Good, 19:43:13 04/27/09 Mon (81.157.128.181)
Some of you may be interested in that the rather busy South Aviation forum AVCOM, now has a dedicated Jabiru section here.

There is a Jab factory in South Africa down on the Eastern Cape Coast in George, who build Jabs to a very high standard. 2 and 4 seat Jabs are type certified in SA and are now popular trainers.

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- Re: South African Jab forum -- Dennis, 08:36:56 04/28/09 Tue (195.93.21.37)
  - Re: South African Jab forum -- Nick Good, 18:52:57 04/28/09 Tue (86.144.84.207)
    - Re: South African Jab forum -- Dennis, 08:27:15 04/29/09 Wed (195.93.21.37)
- Re: South African Jab forum -- Howard, 16:37:37 04/28/09 Tue (91.110.192.132)
wings needed -- Murray Flint, 20:18:28 04/24/09 Fri (213.120.1.215)
Jabiru down...dose anybody have a pair of good SK wings for sale? or know somebody that has.
Cheers guys 07930 960 984
Murray

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Oil addative -- Paul, 20:42:40 04/20/09 Mon (86.158.76.78)
Dear All

Has anybody tried Activ8 oil addative?? we have a couple of users with have permit aircraft who use it with significant performance / wear benefits. Dyno HP increases on a motorcycle recently tested by one of the aircraft owners show a change from 144 to 149hp simply by its addition, additionally the anti seize properties would tend to lend themselves to the Jabi lump??

Paul

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Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Dave @ Skycraft, 08:18:28 04/14/09 Tue (195.93.21.37)
Great news, Jabiru have today issued JSL007-1 service letter regarding the use of fuel containing ethanol.

Warning there are some restrictions on older aircraft.

Anyone wanting a copy of this now can email me at dave@sky-craft.co.uk and I will forward you a copy.

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- Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Martin, 09:14:59 04/14/09 Tue (84.71.230.232)
- Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Henrik, 15:04:21 04/14/09 Tue (85.82.164.221)
  - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Bob P, 15:22:43 04/14/09 Tue (84.92.114.48)
    - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Howard, 17:52:42 04/14/09 Tue (91.110.162.172)
    - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Henrik, 22:09:00 04/14/09 Tue (85.82.164.221)
  - picture white and caramel sealant -- henrik, 10:13:43 04/16/09 Thu (77.233.250.28)
- Here is the Service Letter -- Vic, 20:45:49 04/14/09 Tue (86.6.2.142)
- Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Paul, 22:23:08 04/14/09 Tue (88.108.35.177)
  - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Howard, 07:53:11 04/15/09 Wed (91.110.184.83)
- Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Bob P, 22:54:29 04/15/09 Wed (84.92.114.48)
  - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Dave @ Skycraft, 09:44:46 04/16/09 Thu (195.93.21.37)
    - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Bob P, 11:26:37 04/16/09 Thu (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Kevin, 23:20:41 04/17/09 Fri (81.141.27.32)
  - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Howard, 07:14:38 04/18/09 Sat (91.110.154.118)
    - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Howard, 07:20:36 04/18/09 Sat (91.110.154.118)
    - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Vic, 08:04:25 04/18/09 Sat (86.6.2.142)
      - Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Howard, 16:30:11 04/18/09 Sat (91.110.241.188)
        
        Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Henrik, 19:34:43 04/18/09 Sat (85.82.164.221)
        
        Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Peter Knight, 10:38:11 04/19/09 Sun (88.105.242.247)
        
        Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Graham, 11:45:10 04/19/09 Sun (89.168.228.67)
        
        Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Paul, 18:57:30 04/19/09 Sun (88.108.35.177)
        
        Re: Jabiru JSL007-1 Service letter for Ethanol Fuels -- Graham, 19:51:10 04/20/09 Mon (81.170.122.119)
Cromer Northrepps New Cafe! -- Clive, 20:29:01 04/10/09 Fri (88.110.79.230)
Popped into Cromer today to see the new Cafe. None of your old caravan but a brand new portacabin with new fixtures and fittings. Menu is underdevelopment as twas the first day.

Cromer continues to be developed with its two runways it's no longer the challenge that it was, there is the wires on one end a slight decline the other way but easily accessible to any pilot that can find it.

WX for Sunday Monday looks good if you're out and about, pop in and see genial gent Chris and Cafe sponsor 'Smiffy'.

Regards, Clive

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- Kiss of death to the weather -- Clive, 18:47:14 04/16/09 Thu (81.170.28.81)
A trip to Peenemunde -- Graham H, 21:24:43 03/16/09 Mon (88.109.252.19)
We are organising a trip to the German wartime rocket research establishment at Peenemunde in north eastern Germany on the bankholiday weekend at the end of May. We fly to Kyriz on the Friday via, Midden Zeeland and through Holland into Germany. Digs or camping can be arranged at Kyritz.
Last year we did the same trip only to Berlin, it was a great success.
We have a contact in Kyritz who organise the event once you are there.
There are a few spare places if anyone is interested.

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- Re: A trip to Peenemunde -- Hans Labruyere, 19:15:03 03/17/09 Tue (87.212.39.202)
- A trip to Peenemunde sounds very interesting.... -- Clive, 21:45:27 03/30/09 Mon (129.230.248.1)
  - Re: A trip to Peenemunde sounds very interesting.... -- Graham, 19:40:02 04/15/09 Wed (79.79.198.101)
Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Bob P, 11:11:52 04/10/09 Fri (84.92.114.48)
I've just received an owners notification email. It directs me to a new bulletin relating to running engines on ethanol loaded fuel. Clicking on the bulletin link, I read that the engine range has now been officially tested and is now approved to use T10 mogas (ie fuel with not more than 10% ethanol).

The only bad news is that the notification email, and the bulletin was issued by Rotax and relates to Rotax engines.

This posting isn't intended to knock Jabiru - it's intended to encourage them to provide a similar level of service to that given by their competitors - and which I believe we deserve.

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- Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Graham, 18:56:06 04/10/09 Fri (81.170.44.196)
  - Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Bob P, 14:03:07 04/11/09 Sat (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Howard, 06:56:55 04/11/09 Sat (91.110.248.113)
  - Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Bob P, 10:50:25 04/11/09 Sat (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Dave @ Skycraft, 12:15:28 04/11/09 Sat (195.93.21.37)
  - Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Bob P, 13:50:39 04/11/09 Sat (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Dave Abbott, 19:41:01 04/11/09 Sat (193.192.77.254)
  - Re: Official Approval for 10% ethanol in Mogas -- Graham, 10:31:50 04/12/09 Sun (89.168.140.225)
Fuel computer -- Jed Heath, 11:11:00 04/08/09 Wed (195.93.21.37)
Hi Guys,
anyone know about the fuel computer, my l.e.d display goes dim and disapears after a few mins running, I take it a battery goes some where but i,m not sure where or what sort, any input would be greatfull, its supprising how you miss something when its not there, ive found it increadably accurate to, all the best and good flying

Jed Heath G-PBUS

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- Re: Fuel computer -- Vic, 20:26:49 04/08/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
  - Re: Fuel computer -- Bob P, 16:34:33 04/09/09 Thu (84.92.114.48)
Wingletts -- Les, 09:31:10 03/22/09 Sun (90.219.138.46)
Out of interest I'd like to know peoples oppinions on fitting winglets. What differences do they make?
I'm tempted to fit them on G-SIMP.

Thanks,
Les.

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- Re: Wingletts -- Bruce, 14:44:46 03/23/09 Mon (41.181.17.117)
  - Re: Wingletts -- Les, 15:09:45 03/23/09 Mon (87.236.250.250)
    - Re: Wingletts -- Dennis, 16:00:22 03/23/09 Mon (195.93.21.37)
- Re: Winglets -- Graham, 17:14:43 03/23/09 Mon (79.71.228.2)
- Re: Wingletts -- Dave Morton, 22:18:13 03/23/09 Mon (91.107.193.143)
  - Re: Wingletts -- adrian geary, 21:40:27 03/31/09 Tue (195.93.21.37)
    - Re: Wingletts -- Les, 07:42:24 04/09/09 Thu (90.219.138.46)
Microair Radio Problem -- Martin, 21:22:18 04/06/09 Mon (84.71.230.232)
On a flight yesterday, my microair radio malfunctioned in that I appeared to be receiving what I think was Radio 5 Live at full volume! Adjusting the squelch, changing frequency, switching it off and on made no difference. In the end, I left it off for approx 20 minutes and it then worked normally again.

This is the second time it has happened so i need to find out what the problem may be. Has anyone else experienced this issue?

Thanks, Martin

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- Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Bob P, 23:12:48 04/06/09 Mon (84.92.114.48)
  - Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Martin, 23:57:54 04/06/09 Mon (84.71.230.232)
    - Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Howard, 06:23:17 04/07/09 Tue (91.110.234.198)
      - Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Bob P, 10:58:32 04/08/09 Wed (80.229.36.224)
        
        Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Howard, 17:05:30 04/08/09 Wed (91.110.232.110)
        
        Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Bob P, 22:30:20 04/08/09 Wed (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Martin, 18:53:07 04/08/09 Wed (84.71.230.232)
  - Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Peter Knight, 19:05:47 04/08/09 Wed (88.105.161.228)
  - Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Howard, 19:36:31 04/08/09 Wed (91.110.196.108)
    - Re: Microair Radio Problem -- Martin, 19:49:21 04/08/09 Wed (84.71.230.232)
Apex Flight Planning -- Graham, 20:42:16 03/31/09 Tue (89.168.203.47)
Glad to hear that you have used it Clive.
Have you read the topic on the LAA site by John Dean. Very interesting. I think we will all have to get used to the new addresses and new numbers

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- Can't find it -- Clive, 19:18:43 04/04/09 Sat (129.230.248.1)
  - Re: Can't find it -- Graham, 19:57:08 04/08/09 Wed (88.110.14.42)
Interest to pilots -- Howard, 18:47:20 04/01/09 Wed (91.110.173.154)
You can all blame Graham for this , but for those that don`t know ,there is a very good webb site that shows most airfields that our jab friends fly from .
And because i would like to invite you to a fly-in you might want to have a look , Find on Google the following .(www.Aerial Views of UK Airports and Airfields ) you will find every airfield you may want to land in , have a look ,and see if you can find my airfield HUGHLEY .just for interest let me know on this forum how you get on .

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- Re: Interest to pilots -- Vic, 20:20:05 04/01/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
  - Re: Interest to pilots -- Bob P, 19:10:59 04/02/09 Thu (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Interest to pilots -- Graham, 10:03:27 04/03/09 Fri (88.109.240.60)
  - Re: Interest to pilots -- Howard, 18:52:34 04/03/09 Fri (91.110.250.177)
- Re: Interest to pilots -- Geoff Roe, 20:57:50 04/05/09 Sun (87.114.166.118)
  - Re: Interest to pilots -- Howard, 06:36:09 04/07/09 Tue (91.110.234.198)
    - Re: Interest to pilots -- Geoff Roe, 07:32:31 04/07/09 Tue (87.113.0.8)
brake pushrod rod end -- john grant, 16:58:41 04/06/09 Mon (86.140.45.250)
Looking directly down on the brake pushrod end, I noticed that the rod end male thread was slightly bent.
When the brake lever is pulled back hard, there is a twisting moment caused by the rod end being offset.
In my case there was sufficient twist in the brake lever and fulcrum to cause the rod end to bind in its holding washers and bend the thread.
Might be worth a quick look after the walkround.

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- Re: brake pushrod rod end -- Vic, 07:12:21 04/07/09 Tue (86.6.2.142)
Oil Pump SB 004-2 -- Howard, 07:50:15 04/01/09 Wed (91.110.169.135)
Oil temps and warm-up times have been in the news recently ,and that brings me to my engine , I purchased in 2004 ,and at the end of that year a Jabiru SB came out regarding the oil cooler and oil pump, JSB004-2 Dec 6th 2004, this gave a none mandatory modification to the oil pump back plate, this was to stop cavitation on startup when the oil was cold , does anyone know serial numbers of engine on this SB and has anyone done the mod ,I presume it applies to all engines before Dec 2004 ,there is a very good description of how to in the SB

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- Re: Oil Pump SB 004-2 -- Peter Knight, 19:26:14 04/01/09 Wed (88.105.218.14)
  - Re: Oil Pump SB 004-2 -- Vic, 20:14:52 04/01/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
    - Re: Oil Pump SB 004-2 -- Bob P, 21:38:57 04/02/09 Thu (84.92.114.48)
      - Re: Oil Pump SB 004-2 -- Ralph, 09:49:17 04/04/09 Sat (202.180.71.194)
starter motor -- carl mayer, 21:35:22 03/30/09 Mon (82.46.54.75)
On start up on the last two occasions the prop has rotated 3 or 4 revolutions and then stopped. If I release the start button and then reapply pressure the process repeats itself. The engine fired on the second time of asking yesterday but took four attempts today.

could this be a starter motor isue. The batteries voltage is OK? Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thank you

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- Re: starter motor -- Peter Knight, 08:34:04 03/31/09 Tue (88.105.195.171)
  - Re: starter motor -- carl mayer, 15:22:40 04/02/09 Thu (195.93.18.101)
    - Re: starter motor -- Peter Knight, 23:04:18 04/02/09 Thu (88.105.129.9)
    - Re: starter motor -- Howard, 08:04:37 04/03/09 Fri (91.110.183.238)
For a Start -- Howard, 08:27:28 03/26/09 Thu (91.110.204.200)
Graham I agree with you every morning I look and nothing ,so here goes , Aircraft Weighing .
If a Gyro-plane is being weighed a scale is placed under each main wheel ,the tail plane is then pushed down till a ballance point is reached (no pressure on the hold down)weight on each wheel recorded , the Rotor is then weighed and added ,you now have the empty total weight ,
Now if one weighs a Jabiru and places a weight on the tail to obtain ballance with no pressure ,then records the weight on each main wheel ,then subtracts the weight placed on the tail ,would this give an accurate empty weight , The method with datum lines and three scales is complicated to the average owner ,but we should all know our real empty weight at all times ,how many pilots do ?????? ,I was too shy to ask this question before ,but Graham says it dosn`t matter if we appear to be THICK

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- Re: For a Start -- John Lamb, 23:54:18 03/26/09 Thu (124.185.224.238)
  - Re: For a Start -- Howard, 06:47:06 03/27/09 Fri (91.110.133.179)
    - Re: For a Start -- John Lamb (John Lamb), 12:28:40 03/29/09 Sun (220.245.104.119)
  - Re: For a Start -- Bob P, 21:56:41 03/27/09 Fri (84.92.114.48)
    - Re: For a Start -- Howard, 08:12:39 03/28/09 Sat (91.110.188.188)
      - Re: For a Start -- Bob P, 19:00:49 03/29/09 Sun (84.92.114.48)
        
        Re: For a Start -- Howard, 05:58:12 03/30/09 Mon (91.110.209.86)
        
        Re: For a Start -- Bob P, 19:26:14 04/01/09 Wed (84.92.114.48)
- Re: For a Start -- Vic, 08:50:50 03/28/09 Sat (86.6.2.142)
  - Re: For a Start -- Howard, 14:35:35 03/28/09 Sat (91.110.202.166)
- At first glance...... -- Clive, 21:41:08 03/30/09 Mon (129.230.248.1)
  - Re: At first glance...... -- Howard, 07:32:58 03/31/09 Tue (91.110.208.56)
    - Re: At first glance...... -- Vic, 06:31:18 04/01/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
      - Re: At first glance...... -- Howard, 07:35:17 04/01/09 Wed (91.110.169.135)
        
        Re: At first glance...... -- Vic, 09:20:58 04/02/09 Thu (86.6.2.142)
What's up with you lot? -- Graham H, 20:31:59 03/25/09 Wed (79.79.208.36)
Where have you all gone. Each night I click on to Vic's site in the hope that somebody has somthing to say, even if it is rubbish. But nothing. Have you all gone cluck!
What are you doing, say somthing, insult me, anything, but at least let's use the forum. It's a great site but it's lonely. Come on think of something.

Has anybody used the new NATS APEX flight planning site yet?

Let's try that for a start.

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- Re: What's up with you lot? -- Murray Flint, 20:49:58 03/25/09 Wed (213.120.9.17)
  - Re: What's up with you lot? -- Graham, 21:03:08 03/25/09 Wed (79.79.208.36)
    - Re: What's up with you lot? -- Paul, 22:49:27 03/25/09 Wed (86.164.23.92)
  - Re: Brake Lines -- Nick Pitman, 21:11:10 03/26/09 Thu (195.93.21.37)
    - Re: Brake Lines -- Peter Knight, 00:00:19 03/27/09 Fri (88.105.137.189)
      - Re: Brake Lines -- Nick Pitman, 10:09:49 03/27/09 Fri (195.93.21.37)
        
        Where is the tee fitted? How far from the calipers? -- Clive, 21:26:45 03/30/09 Mon (129.230.248.1)
        
        Re: Where is the tee fitted? How far from the calipers? -- Nick Pitman, 20:49:50 03/31/09 Tue (195.93.21.37)
- Re: What's up with you lot? -- Paul, 22:52:58 03/25/09 Wed (86.164.23.92)
  - Re: What's up with you lot? -- Dennis, 18:29:42 03/26/09 Thu (195.93.21.37)
  - Re: What's up with you lot? -- Graham, 19:26:27 03/26/09 Thu (81.170.20.14)
- Nats Apex, great tool -- Clive, 21:31:32 03/30/09 Mon (129.230.248.1)
- Re: What's up with you lot? -- Ron Kirkland, 22:57:59 03/31/09 Tue (92.40.8.101)
webcams -- Graham, 21:01:37 03/27/09 Fri (88.109.55.30)
There are a couple of web sites that you mind find interesting.
You can either log on to Oxford (Kidlington) Airport EGTK/OXE and use their webcam site to log on to.
Or, WWW.flyingineurope.be
Or Webcomplaza.net
The Europe site I find quite useful and interesting on a damp day at Headcorn.

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J400/3300 - Max Static RPM -- Martin, 09:33:33 03/09/09 Mon (84.71.230.232)
I have a Sensenich W60ZK55G prop on my J400. I'm really pleased with it but am concerned that max static RPM achieved with this prop is 2800 RPM where I would have thought nearer to 2900 RPM would be better. Can I ask others with this configuration whether your static RPM is similar? Thanks.

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- Re: J400/3300 - Max Static RPM -- Peter Knight, 20:12:33 03/09/09 Mon (88.105.172.120)
  - Re: J400/3300 - Max Static RPM -- Bruce, 13:56:34 03/11/09 Wed (41.208.50.176)
- Re: J400/3300 - Max Static RPM -- keith Betteley, 21:33:17 03/17/09 Tue (81.129.208.27)
Jabiru Constructors Manual FINALLY Finished -- Ross Bond, 05:36:29 03/12/09 Thu (220.233.45.6)
OK,I have *finally* finished the Jabiru Constructors Manual. They are all on the Jab website (www.Jabiru.net.au) - click on "Manuals" in the left hand pane and then scroll down to "Airframe Construction". The complete Manuals are a bit big at 23-24MB each but they do load up cleanly and I will see if I can speed up the loading over the next few days.

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- Re: Jabiru Constructors Manual FINALLY Finished -- Vic, 08:54:08 03/13/09 Fri (86.6.2.142)
  - Re: Jabiru Constructors Manual FINALLY Finished -- Ross Bond, 03:57:00 03/17/09 Tue (220.233.45.6)
    - Re: Thanks Ross (NT) -- Vic, 15:25:12 03/17/09 Tue (86.6.2.142)
Battery Reviver -- jeremy metcalfe, 17:12:02 03/07/09 Sat (81.77.147.187)
Over the last 10 years or so I have got through a large number of batteries both in my motor cars but also in my aircraft. I must have spent literally hundreds of pounds.

I have discovered a wonder pill called Granville Bat-aid which seriously revitalises a tired or near dead battery. A tube of pills sufficient to treat 1.5 batteries costs around Ł3.90. If you cannot find them in your local garage Granvill Oil & Chemicals Ltd can be contacted on 01709 890099. I kid you not this product is little short of miraculous. It works by removing harmful sulphate deposits from the battery plates and allows normal charging to take place and what is more the battery holds its charge thereafter.

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- Sealed batteries -- Clive, 13:58:19 03/08/09 Sun (79.79.204.6)
  - Re: Sealed batteries -- Jeremy Metcalfe (07785346718), 09:42:58 03/09/09 Mon (81.77.147.187)
    - Re: Sealed batteries -- Bob P, 23:11:09 03/09/09 Mon (84.92.114.48)
Grommet on starter motor split -- John Lamb, 03:03:13 03/09/09 Mon (123.211.144.124)
A split has developed in the grommet where the positive lead goes into the starter motor on my 3300 engine, exposing some of the wire.
I think I might repair it with high temperature silicone. Does this sound reasonable? I suspect that a new grommet might be hard to source.

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- Re: Grommet on starter motor split -- Mark, 14:27:32 03/09/09 Mon (62.200.20.13)
- Re: Grommet on starter motor split -- Bob P (g8qsc), 19:45:44 03/09/09 Mon (84.92.114.48)
Oil leak- engine fuel pump gasket -- Mark, 10:41:40 03/02/09 Mon (62.200.20.13)
I've got a leak of oil from the gasket behind the engine mounted fuel pump(3300 engine). Tightening the two bolts didn't have much effect, so it looks like a change of gasket is in order. It looks a simple enough task, but if anybody who has done this can pass on any tips, it would be greatly appreciated. I particularly don't want to find that a new gasket only delays the onset of a new leak by another 100 hours or so. A more permantent solution would be good.

Mark

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- Re: Oil leak- engine fuel pump gasket -- Ron Kirkland, 14:29:52 03/03/09 Tue (92.40.174.209)
  - Re: Oil leak- engine fuel pump gasket -- jules, 09:51:25 03/04/09 Wed (91.75.71.30)
    - Thanks for the tips guys- very helpful! Mark (NT) -- Mark, 12:51:47 03/04/09 Wed (62.200.20.13)
- Re: Oil leak- engine fuel pump gasket -- Bill Evans, 19:20:24 03/04/09 Wed (216.252.89.160)
- Job completed -- Mark, 14:34:51 03/09/09 Mon (62.200.20.13)
Oil Analysis -- Peter Knight, 17:35:45 02/27/09 Fri (88.105.147.232)
I have had an oil analysis done on my J430. The oil was sampled after 25hrs and I intend to monitor the trends every 100 hrs or so.

The analysis concludes that the results are normal for this stage of the engine break in cycle but I was wondering if anyone had done a similiar analysis that could be used to give comparison figures.

The results in parts per million are as follows:-
Iron 157
Copper 28
Nickel 1
Aluminium 17
Lead 3090

Any views/comments?
Peter

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- Re: Oil Analysis -- Howard, 14:42:01 03/03/09 Tue (91.110.139.143)
- Re: Oil Analysis -- jules, 09:53:58 03/04/09 Wed (91.75.71.30)
  - Re: Oil Analysis -- Peter Knight, 22:17:39 03/04/09 Wed (88.105.211.185)
- Re: Oil Analysis -- Bob P, 21:47:09 03/04/09 Wed (84.92.114.48)
Dynon EMS (D10) -- Paul, 18:07:48 02/14/09 Sat (86.164.23.92)
Has anybody out there got the Dynon D10 EMS, if you have how do you find the oil temp reading?? Do you find it to be erratic?? Would love your feedback

Paul

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- Re: Dynon EMS (D10) -- Clive, 17:04:44 02/15/09 Sun (81.170.52.143)
  - Re: Dynon EMS (D10) -- Paul, 18:52:44 02/16/09 Mon (86.164.23.92)
    - Sender unit on it's way -- Clive, 18:56:25 02/17/09 Tue (86.168.204.15)
- Did you get it OK? -- Clive, 21:46:48 03/01/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
Vapour Oil on E bay -- Mike, 21:21:59 02/17/09 Tue (88.105.155.135)
For those of you that use Vapour Oil in your engine as recomended by ST, I found it on E bay UK at Ł3.50 for 250 cc bottle light aero spares was Ł16.00 last time I bought some,,, E bay Item number: 280313315793

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- Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Howard, 06:44:50 02/18/09 Wed (91.110.128.213)
  - Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Mike, 14:18:09 02/18/09 Wed (88.105.155.135)
    - Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Howard, 07:10:20 02/19/09 Thu (91.110.184.43)
- Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Vic, 06:58:29 02/18/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
  - Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Howard, 15:48:06 02/18/09 Wed (91.110.180.56)
- Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Geoff Roe (01373834648), 08:21:06 02/19/09 Thu (87.115.131.15)
  - Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Howard, 15:26:27 02/19/09 Thu (91.110.139.21)
    - Re: Vapour Oil on E bay -- Vic, 10:23:42 02/21/09 Sat (86.6.2.142)
- 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff (NT) -- Clive, 12:46:21 02/21/09 Sat (129.230.248.1)
  - Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Howard, 07:28:13 02/22/09 Sun (91.110.137.204)
    - Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Howard, 08:21:25 02/22/09 Sun (91.110.149.254)
    - Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Vic, 08:55:49 02/22/09 Sun (86.6.2.142)
      - Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Mike Wells, 13:04:56 02/22/09 Sun (88.105.155.135)
        
        Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Howard, 13:34:19 02/22/09 Sun (91.110.135.75)
        
        Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Mike, 14:20:21 02/22/09 Sun (88.105.155.135)
        
        Re: 1 left, I hope it's the right stuff -- Alan, 18:49:29 02/24/09 Tue (212.183.136.192)
- Re: Vapour Oil on E bay - still available -- Paul, 14:36:30 02/27/09 Fri (88.108.23.197)
- Re: Vapour Oil Still listed on E bay -- Mike, 10:31:40 02/28/09 Sat (88.105.153.146)
GT propeller overhaul -- Paul, 23:05:01 02/17/09 Tue (88.108.23.197)
Does anyone out there have any suggestions who might give my GT prop an overhaul? - just re-finish and balance. no damage just looking a little tired.

alternatively is it a job I can do myself with a little care (and a sign off by my LAA inspector) - if so what materials should used for the paint and varnish?

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- Re: GT propeller overhaul -- Clive, 12:25:51 02/21/09 Sat (129.230.248.1)
- Re: GT propeller overhaul -- Dave Morton, 08:25:09 02/22/09 Sun (91.107.192.209)
  - GT propeller overhaul - Good Price -- Clive, 12:11:40 02/22/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
    - Re: GT propeller overhaul - Good Price -- Norman, 12:52:17 02/22/09 Sun (80.41.236.209)
      - I'm talking about mine (NT) -- Clive, 20:07:29 02/22/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
        
        Re: I'm talking about mine -- john grant, 09:27:17 02/23/09 Mon (86.160.206.238)
- Re: GT propeller overhaul -- Mike, 14:58:45 02/22/09 Sun (88.105.155.135)
  - Prop Balancing -- Bob P, 00:02:40 02/23/09 Mon (84.92.114.48)
  - Re: GT propeller overhaul -- Murray Flint, 21:03:01 02/24/09 Tue (213.120.15.121)
    - Yo Murray, good point, how do you balance them? (NT) -- Clive, 17:52:43 02/25/09 Wed (129.230.248.1)
- Re: GT propeller overhaul -- Paul, 22:17:21 02/24/09 Tue (88.108.23.197)
  - G-BXSI -- Clive, 17:56:43 02/25/09 Wed (129.230.248.1)
    - Re: G-BXSI -- Vic, 20:07:49 02/25/09 Wed (86.6.2.142)
      - Re: G-BXSI -- Murray Flint, 20:16:05 02/26/09 Thu (213.120.8.31)
      - That's why I recognised it! -- Clive, 20:39:51 02/26/09 Thu (129.230.248.1)
    - Re: G-BXSI -- Paul, 22:37:29 02/26/09 Thu (88.108.23.197)
Fuel pressure loss -- Anders Sunde, 10:18:39 02/22/09 Sun (213.225.76.7)
Building electrical (emergency) fuel system in Samba XXL, two low wing fuel tanks. Jabiru 2200 A 85 hk engine. Bing 94/40 carb. operating fuel pressure 0,75- 3,0 PSI.

One Facet cube fuel pump at each tank,giving 4 PSI.
Fuel line is 1/4" ID, three 90 degrees bends each side, fuel has to be lifted 18" and moved 95".

The question is; How much fuel pressure loss will there be at the engine driven fuel pump with one el. fuel pump on,
With both el. pumps on. Fuel lines meet at the fuel tank selector, using Andair "both".

When the engine driven fuel pump gives 3 PSI and you put on the electrical pumps, will it then go above 3 PSI? Pumps are connected in line. I am worried about carb fludding.

I will be very happy to get a proffesional answer to these questions.

I have not bought the Facet FP yet, because I don`t know which one to choose.

Anders

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- Re: Fuel pressure loss -- Ralph, 08:43:07 02/24/09 Tue (119.224.5.114)
Parts on line -- Vic, 11:43:49 02/14/09 Sat (86.6.2.142)
On the 'Contacts / Links' page you will now find a link to Jabiru parts on line. (below the Skycraft Jabiru website link)

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- Handy link thanks Vic, interesting to see some of the prices -- Clive, 16:55:45 02/15/09 Sun (81.170.52.143)
  - Re: Handy link thanks Vic, interesting to see some of the prices -- Mike, 11:48:14 02/16/09 Mon (88.105.155.135)
- Re: Parts on line -- john grant, 10:29:10 02/17/09 Tue (86.152.172.69)
- Re: Parts on line 32 mm carb socket Ł11.00 each -- Mike, 17:20:34 02/17/09 Tue (88.105.155.135)
  - Wow, thanks Mike, top man, that's more like it! (NT) -- Clive, 12:14:20 02/22/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
  - Re: Parts on line 32 mm carb socket Ł11.00 each -- Clive, 20:35:06 02/22/09 Sun (129.230.248.1)
- Re: Parts on line -- Mike, 14:31:38 02/22/09 Sun (88.105.155.135)
Fuelling wing tanks -- John Adams-Lewis (Jabiru UL-D calypso), 19:50:44 02/14/09 Sat (195.194.57.195)
I have recently taken delivery of a factory built Jabiru UL-D Calypso. When refuelling, I use 25 litre plastic cans, filtering the fuel via an approved plastic funnel. I always earth the engine by attaching an earth cable to the exhaust. Is it also necessary to earth the plastic funnel to minimise the risk of a static spark?

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- Re: Fuelling wing tanks -- Clive, 16:47:41 02/15/09 Sun (81.170.52.143)
  - Re: Fuelling wing tanks -- Clive, 21:30:22 02/20/09 Fri (195.194.57.195)
Boggy Airfields, Snow & Ice -- Bob P, 00:23:30 02/13/09 Fri (84.92.114.48)
My local airfield is brilliant from both an aviation and from a social point of view. Its only real downside is that it is on low lying clay soil which tends to make it wet and boggy after heavy rain, especially in the winter.

However even when totally waterlogged, after a hard frost the strip becomes quite flyable in the morning until the sun gets to work. A thin covering of fresh snow offers the additional benefit of allowing me to accurately check the length of take of roll, landing point etc.

Metcheck is a good site for forecasting temperature versus time of day so I can work out when I need to get airborne by.

I hope this might be of benefit to other pilots who might be getting rusty/ suffering from aviation withdrawal symptoms.

Cheers

Bob

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- Re: Boggy Airfields, Snow & Ice -- Vic, 07:05:43 02/13/09 Fri (86.6.2.142)
- Re: Boggy Airfields, Snow & Ice -- Howard, 15:33:25 02/13/09 Fri (91.110.141.209)
  - My new Valentine -- Bob P, 00:20:15 02/14/09 Sat (84.92.114.48)
    - Re: My new Valentine -- Vic, 09:17:44 02/14/09 Sat (86.6.2.142)
      - Re: My new Valentine -- Bob P, 23:44:32 02/14/09 Sat (84.92.114.48)
        
        Re: My new Valentine -- Howard, 07:52:40 02/15/09 Sun (91.110.227.123)
        
        Re: My new Valentine -- Bob P, 11:16:41 02/15/09 Sun (84.92.114.48)
        
        Re: My new Valentine -- Vic, 09:02:22 02/15/09 Sun (86.6.2.142)
        
        Re: My new Valentine -- Vic, 09:15:19 02/15/09 Sun (86.6.2.142)
        
        Re: My new Valentine -- Bob P, 12:25:16 02/15/09 Sun (84.92.114.48)
        
        Re: My new Valentine -- Martin Board, 17:06:54 02/15/09 Sun (213.123.198.251)
        Re: My new Valentine -- Howard, 15:32:04 02/19/09 Thu (91.110.139.21)
        
        My Valentine & I aren't into threesomes -- Bob P, 10:50:24 02/20/09 Fri (84.92.114.48)
Scaled model of a Jabiru -- Les Field, 09:15:31 02/20/09 Fri (87.236.250.250)
Chaps,

A while back when I was raising money for charity (www.flightforlife.co.uk) Les Hodgson made a superb scale model of my Rans S6, and the CFM shadow that took part in the event. You can see my Rans on this page: http://www.flexwing-flyer.com/html/new_jabiru.html

Well, he now made a scale model of my Jabiru:
http://www.flexwing-flyer.com/html/model_photos.html

If you want a scale model of your aircraft he only charges Ł27.50!!! Bargain or what!

He is very accommodating and I'm sure he would make you a J430 etc if you wanted one.

If you mention my name he will do it in record time for you.

Les (G-SIMP)

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Should the BMAA and the LAA Merge? -- Bob P, 12:37:40 02/15/09 Sun (84.92.114.48)
The WWW.AFORS.COM site is doing a poll on the above (home page on the left hand side).

Does the Jabiru fraternity have a view on this subject?

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- Re: Should the BMAA and the LAA Merge? -- Clive, 16:43:32 02/15/09 Sun (81.170.52.143)
Calling James Bishop or Colin Hales ??? -- Kevin at ST Aviation Ltd, 20:47:47 02/12/09 Thu (91.111.70.47)
It seems strange that they both have the same IP address !!! Um

The IP address is like your computers street address and makes people traceable, it is how the police catch people.

The LAA confirmed today that there is NO lapsed or current member called James Bishop. They also confirmed that NO one with that name is building a Jabiru SK !!!

Draw your own conclusions.

My libel lawyer was very pleased.

Lets keep our message board for what it was intended, exchange of ideas, advice and technical know how.

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- Re: Colin Hales -- Vic - forum admin, 06:54:32 02/13/09 Fri (86.6.2.142)
Lets move on -- Robin, 21:40:42 02/12/09 Thu (86.167.71.109)

Boys Boys Boys, for goodness sake stop tittle tattling like a load of empty headed washer women.

Speak how I find Kevin and Garry were exemplary helping with our J430 build with Roger completing the team.
We are also lucky to have Vic's wonderful web sight for the benefit of we fellow Jabiru owners and builders.

Can we please return to this sight's prime purpose of exchanging knowledge to the enhancement of safety, building and maintenance of Jabiru aircraft
At the moment I cringe when opening this sight to what I may read .
There being always two sides to a story I do not wish to know about some sorded court hearings here.

We do need to know how we Jabbers stand for the future of our aircraft ,no more .Unless I have got it wrong is as follows:

Kevin has sold out to Skycraft, vowing to help and advise for at least 12 months (Good old Kev).
Skycraft are agent for and hold stocks of Jabiru parts (lets give then our full support so they continue to do so) .
Murrey and Garry the proven practical people are still there(no doubt Garry will give instructions of how to arrive by air should he wish any of us to!) .

Sounds OK .
Tittle Tattlers on your bike!

LETS MOVE ON PLEASE

Robin

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Towbar -- Dennis, 12:31:57 02/11/09 Wed (195.93.21.37)
Is there anybody out there who has bought or manufactured a Towbar for a Jab, either 2 or 4 seater.

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- Re: Towbar -- Paul, 18:07:35 02/11/09 Wed (81.157.150.92)
  - Re: Towbar -- Dennis, 09:35:05 02/12/09 Thu (195.93.21.37)
- Surely LAA aircraft are only allowed to tow gliders - not caravans. (NT) -- Bob P, 23:00:58 02/11/09 Wed (84.92.114.48)
- Re: Towbar -- Paul, 21:07:37 02/12/09 Thu (81.157.150.92)
In Case of Emergency (ICE) -- Bob P, 14:44:40 02/12/09 Thu (84.92.114.48)
The following unsolicited email arrived on my work computer. Seems like a really good idea.

Cheers

Bob

----- Original Message -----
From: Shaun O'Neill
To: *********************.co.uk
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 2:25 PM
Subject: In case of emergency

Most of us carry a mobile phone with names and numbers stored in its memory. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone, but wouldn’t know who to call.

The ‘ICE’ (In Case of Emergency) Campaign aims to rectify this. The concept of ‘ICE’ is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. All you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted in the event of an emergency under the name ‘ICE’.

The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that, when attending the scene of an accident, there were always mobile phones with patients, but they did not know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there were a nationally recognised name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialling the number you have stored as ‘ICE’.

For more than one contact, simply enter ‘ICE1’, ‘ICE2’, etc.

Advice provided by Lancashire Fire & Rescue

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- Re: In Case of Emergency (ICE) -- Vic, 17:54:30 02/12/09 Thu (86.6.2.142)
Gary going solo. -- Colin Hales, 02:12:35 02/12/09 Thu (217.41.8.73)
Sorry to harp on but I believe this to be very very important indeed and would not like any ambiguity at all.

The court actions I deemed necessary are with respect to Kevin Pearce and Roger Lewis ONLY.

Gary Cotterell went far beyond what I would consider reasonable endeavor to resolve the issues I have with ST.Aviation and I fully support his decision to go solo. I personally wish him all the best for the future.

Gary I publicly state that obviously my actions have not probably made me your favourite person on the planet understandably but I also hope you can understand that I believe I had no choice given the circumstances.

Colin Hales

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Moving on. -- Colin Hales, 16:49:34 02/11/09 Wed (217.41.8.73)
I do take note of this forum. Thank you Vic, your site is a most valuable tool as knowledge is always welcomed and reassuring. But as Dennis has viewed his opinion and I agree, this site should remain the premise of good engineering exchange only.

I did have maintenance problems with ST, Avaition Services and indeed still have an onward going case with Kevin and ST.Aviation Ltd and until this is resolved I will not go public with the the courts findings on ST.Aviation Services. There is a safety issue with respect to the servicing of my engine. I have been contacted on several occasions to report the findings on my engine for all and I understand James and others wishes to know what was wrong with my beloved 22A. But I believe the cause of my problem was a one off occurrence relating to repairs carried out by Roger and not prevalent to all 22A's.

I hope this will bring an end to this thread and lines of inquisition.

I will be forthcoming with all relevant information to end this line of questioning once my case against ST. Aviation LTD is resolved,if I see it necessary to do so, but it will be in the written press rather than on the web. This is already in place.

Thank you for concerns. If one wishes to contact myself personally then my email address is below.

Best regards and happy flying, Colin Hales.

colin.hales@tiscali.co.uk

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Calling Colin who flew to Australia. -- James Bishop, 23:23:22 02/10/09 Tue (217.41.8.73)
I wrote this to Kevin, because what he says does is not what I heard but i wont to know what was wrong with this COlin's engine so that it not able to happen to ours. Does anyone know him to ask what was wrong with it?

Thanks Kevin for clearing things up. I'm sure you realise how the rumor trail and whispers grow when there is not much to nothing heard from ST. Aviation. Your response can only go along with to clear things up.

Thing is and what is wrong and a shame is that what you say and what I hear can not both be true or wrong. My friend who flies at Bicester said that neither representative of St, Aviation turned up for the final hearing and gave no reason or defence at all to the accusations brought against yourself or St.Aviation services by this COlin guy. I suppose that must be the guy who flew to Australia with one of our engines. Why would he have reason to doubt the engine having took it all that way? But my friend did say that you did both turn up for St.Aviations appeal hearing, which you then lost because there was a special order made.

Last weekend at the bar he told everyone that apparently the judge was really upset because you failed to show up and that you had disobeyed many previous court orders, but it all got too complicated.

Where there is smoke, there is often a reason for that smoke as he said the pay out was far more than Ł5,000 because he said it took a special order by the judge especially to be able to do that. So what you have written you must have got wrong.

I'm sure we will all hear about what went on from Colin one day. I don't know why he hasn't written on here because I think it is important we know what was wrong with his engine.

Anyway good luck with what you are doing next. I've flown in another Sk so know it will be all worth while working in the cold.

James Bishop

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- Re: Calling Colin who flew to Australia. -- Dennis, 12:12:05 02/11/09 Wed (195.93.21.37)
  - Re: Calling Colin who flew to Australia. -- Colin Hales, 16:08:50 02/11/09 Wed (217.41.8.73)

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