Battson
Senior Member
"Flying"
Last Activity: 04-17-2019, 10:39 PM
Joined: 10-04-2013
Location: New Zealand
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Don't walk toward the light, Nev!
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So he said it's 95% done? Well, there only 90% left to finish then! -
I didn't notice it initially either, until I reduced the play in the main bolt. After about 400hrs flying I became more consciously aware of it and it... -
That is good to know - scratch the ball-bearing idea off the list.
I am also keen to solve this issue.
So we know we can get...Leave a comment:
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This is what zip ties were designed for, if you've ever opened up a commercial plane I think that's all you'll find....Leave a comment:
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You'da the man, man! -
I would really enjoy a visit Dave, I hope you are enjoying the building process!
I can't wait to see the decisions you have made and how you've...Leave a comment:
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If you had a couple of spare parts, I am sure I could return the favour somehow...
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Most of the free-play seems to come from the welded brackets which attach it to the floor.
I have no idea how to reduce the play there, apart from...Leave a comment:
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Yes I am keen on the idea of lifting rings for easy recovery. I often think I should get some made up and installed. That said, when we crashed we ended...Leave a comment:
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For what it's worth, the two static ports on the aft fuselage sides works great - first time, every time as far as I know. It sounds like the combined...Leave a comment:
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Thanks for your feedback.
The only challenge with the engine hoist technique is one of the hoist legs wants to sit right where the bush-wheel...Leave a comment:
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Lifting completed Bearhawk to change undercarriage bolts
I am looking for *tried and tested* ideas for lifting one leg of a four-place Bearhawk.
I need to change my gear bolts and I want to avoid... -
Note that Bob has APPROVED a 2,700 lbs take off weight for the 4-place Alpha model.
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In a dark, warm, and oily environment like the engine compartment, the el-cheapo cable ties actually hold up for a long time. Six years so far and no...Leave a comment:
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Beware of any bolts in the clusters which come anywhere near the exterior fabric.
The fabric will drum and wear small holes, so you need to cover...Leave a comment:
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In short it doesn't, provided you build it straight.
We can stall at 65kts in a 80 degree bank turn with the nose 35 or 40 degrees up, and it just...Last edited by Battson; 04-04-2019, 03:59 PM.Leave a comment:
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Remember you wont see that area because it's behind the wing, so you can leave a gaping hole and nobody is going to notice.
Photos would...Leave a comment:
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The other comment I would make, is the fuselage obviously has to bend as you add weight. All metals / composites need to bend because of the stress to... -
The weight is limited to 2,500 by the undercarriage travel. The springs will bottom out above 2,500lbs.
I bet you could take off at 2,960...Leave a comment:
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