Rob, just try to figure out if the park brake is in fact completely OFF when it should be.
The Matco looks to be very similar to the Grove....
Nev
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Hey Rob,
Sorry to hear you’re having these issues.
Following on from what Scott was saying above - the parking brake is designed...Leave a comment:
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Woah, a memorable day !! -
We always left the beacon turned on at a previous job for this reason. Seemed to work well. -
My understanding is that the BMS cuts out to protect from damage. The older EarthX batteries won’t reset their BMS when disconnected, but if you remove...Leave a comment:
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Paul is this what happens if the EarthX gets too low ?
I guess at least it’ll get started so I can fly home, and the alternator will power avionics...Last edited by Nev; 05-14-2021, 01:27 AM.Leave a comment:
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Flat battery considerations
My plan is to use the aircraft for overnight trips off-piste, and I got to wondering what I’ll do in the event of a flat battery, particularly if off... -
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Thanks for the thoughts and feedback Jared (and zkelly2).
I spoke with one chap here in NZ who had his Auster baffles anodised around 20...Leave a comment:
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Yep cosmetics, and simplicity....Leave a comment:
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Anodised baffles
I’m considering anodising the engine baffles and a few other parts. My understanding is that anodising can make the aluminium more brittle. Has anyone... -
Iridium spark plugs
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What an awesome trip !Leave a comment:
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That’s all really good info Rob. Thanks....Leave a comment:
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Huge help - many thanks, just what I needed !...Leave a comment:
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Wondering if someone has a photo they can post of the wing root area, showing the flap arm. I’m trying to gauge how close it is to the fuselage airframe,...Last edited by Nev; 05-01-2021, 06:34 PM.Leave a comment:
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Today is dopamine release day......I powered up my avionics for the first time !
I can’t take any credit for the wiring, I simply used the Advanced...Last edited by Nev; 04-30-2021, 05:35 AM.Leave a comment:
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Yes I’m wondering about making an access panel. Presumably it would also need to be stainless. I’ll wait until I have the exhaust pipe fitted etc...Leave a comment:
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Does anyone have a clever way to access the gascolator to remove the bowl for cleaning, without removing the whole stainless tunnel ? This is on the B...Leave a comment:
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