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We are coming up to battery replacement on the RV and I just thought I would check the latest thinking here.

Do Gel batteries offer any benefits over conventional types?

Are equivalent batteries available from other suppliers without the...

Does anyone know where I could get detail on the undercarriage so I can do maintenance on it, please?

Kind regards

Hello everybody,

I have a question. I would like to buy engine Continental IO-470-C for my Annex Aircaft L60 (Brigadyr) from CZ. I have more choices for engine (Lycoming O-540-A and IO-540-C), but IO-470-C looks like the best choice. I wonder if...

Hi There everyone.
I hope someone can help.
I am in the process to build a ultralight plane from plans. they recommend a motor that is no more than 75Lbs and up to 40Hp but I am new at this so I am not sure where to start to find a motor.
I am...

When recovering a fabric plane, what can be done with all the drilled out rivet ends that end up in the tubes and get trapped. There is no way to get them out.n Is there something that can be put in the tubes to stop all of the rattlings? I did try...

The time on our Dynon is about 30 mins out, someone in the group had deselected the GPS and time was then well out so thought that was the problem but now have re set it and clock is still not right, any suggestions?

Flew cherokee 180 this morning.--had report from another member ref brakes--checked out as engineer works from short strip--I usually pop it over to him for odd problems--while you wait service.
The right brake is not working.--so when you brake...

Hi all

Can anyone recommend somewhere to get my prop balanced?

1973 Beechcraft Sundowner C23

I'm based at Compton Abbas EGHA, so hopefully somewhere not too far away!

Many thanks. :thumleft:

Richard

Hi all,

Anyone knows what's this error code 000 means?

thanks for your help.

I am looking to replace a 17 year old AK 350 altitude encoder that occasionally spikes 200 - 300ft (over reads). The Grey code wiring / connectors all appear good.

The ACK A30 mod 9 (inc RS232 output) appears to be the normal replacement for the AK...

What do people use as an affordable and accurate compression test kit? There are lots of automotive ones out there - are they to be avoided or are they any good?

Engine is a Lycoming O-235, and aircraft on a Permit, if that makes a difference.

The AH & DI are being swapped out in our AC and previously the suction gauge line was connected to the AH and the suction gauge port on the Di was blanked with a plug. Due to a slight difference in the design of the back of the new AH it would...

I realise this will be a controversial topic.. but in lack of a clubhouse discussion during lockdown, I thought I might broach the subject.

We're well aware of the benefits of modern engines such as the 912 and the power/ efficiency they can give...

hi, i have been interested in air craft/aviation histor for as long as i can remember and its been a life long ambition to get involved with some aircraft restoration.
i have approched several companies over the last couple of years with the hope of...

I’m prepping myself for a crack at a PPL as soon as the schools open and was looking at headphones. Having a set of Bose QC35 sitting doing nothing i thought I might try one of kits available to covert them into a set phones for the plane

Anyone...

Quick qu: can anyone provide me a rough guide to potential costs for keeping a SEP at Redhill outside? I've seen costs here of £5,400 inc VAT pa for hangarage costs, but can't find any comparable outside rates.

Thank you.

Been giving this a little lockdown thought.

Is Vy affected by prop pitch or engine power or does it remain constant?

Obviously an identical airframe with more power or a prop optimised for climb will get to a given height faster.

But does the...

I co own a 1962 175 and have been told that the undercarriage U bolts need changing every 1000 hours and/or 10 years. I can find some info relating to this for post 63' Cessna's but not pre. I have also found some info saying that they should be...

Hello,

I was checking the UK CAA grant scheme to get an Electronic Conspicuity Device for your aircraft. And I see that PilotAware Rosetta and SkyEcho2 are cover in this grant.

Between these two, I disregarded SkyEcho2 because you cannot leave it...

Hi

Anyone taken the canopy off a DR400/160 please? Is it as simple as removing the two stops that prevent it opening too far.

Many thanks :)

My iPhone 12 keeps connecting and disconnecting from the Bluetooth on my A20. I’ve reset the phone and re-paired the two of them but it still does it.

Also, the demon of the sky is talking to me about airspace and so on for the the first few...

I suspect my battery is dying and I've been toying with a LiPo replacement.
Any thoughts from those that have done the same?

It's for an LAA aircraft with an 0-320.

Hi, I am a retired mechanical Engineer based in Galway, Ireland. Held a PPL since late seventies. With the advent of TAA "glass cockpit" aircraft, is pilot spatial disorientation still the insidious killer? Around fifteen years ago, I...

Been looking at Zulu3’s and noticed they have an app Flight link which records your RT and allows playback in flight.

Anyone used it, is it any good.

I need to get the paint off a GRP Cowling and remeber being told not to use Nitromors as it will attack the gel coat.
But, this was in the days when Nitromors had some sort of nasty stuff in it that the EU banned I've looked all over the interweb...

I've just had my permit inspection, with its associated maintenance work; so, to inspect for any fuel or oil leaks after the necessary removal and replacement of components, I did a quick run-up with the cowling off.
All good, with a nice...

Calling any Garmin GNC255 radio users...

So I’ve been re-reading the manual which states the above has automatic decoding of Morse code for VOR/LOC with the identifier code being shown in the bottom left below the selected frequency.

However I’ve...

Hey all,

Any suggestions for a digital co2 monitor which is small enough to clip on my flight bag and decent enough to last me a few years.

Thanks

Hi all, looking at connecting a high-Z mic (2k2ohm output) to a low-Z radio (FTA750, 150ohm input). Flycom do a bit of kit for Icom.
Does anybody have one and if so, have you had a peek inside? I'm wondering if it is FET or transformer based...

Need some help.

I completed some circuits last week but rather than touch and go these were full stop landings.

Sky demon has recorded each circuit as a separate log and when I try to merge them together I get an error saying either the take off...

Scenario
Bought an O-200 with 580 hours SMOH. Before fitting to the aircraft (Jodel) a top overhaul has been carried out.

Once installed we will need to 'break in' the engine. Conventional wisdom is to use straight oil for the break in period....

Hi all,

I'm after some inspiration or experience.

Has anyone ever had to fit a tricyle gear low wing aircraft into a small hangar, that was designed for taildraggers? The rear of the hangar is so low that as I push the aircraft in, I would need...

Hi Folks,

Has anyone managed to fit either of the Garmin G5/GI275 replacement instruments in the HSI position and connect to this Navomatic 300A autopilot?
The G5 install manual does not list the 300A as being compatible but the 300 and 300B seems...

Apologies if it's the wrong forum, can anyone recommend a good machine shop that has done and is able to drill a new set of VW cylinder heads for twin plugs?

Thanks in advance

I placed a similar thread with the same title last year. As a result i had both GPS antennas removed, with one requiring replacement. Both needed earthed back to the chassis; which was cleaned up, conducting grease applied and refitted. the cables...

Does anyone here know anything about the inner workings of the tacho that Rotax supply for the 912 please? Part no 966403, specifically for the 912.
I have one that overreads by a factor of exactly 2 and I'm wondering if there's any chance of fixing...

This is the valve located on the aft face of the firewall that selects between front tank/aft tank/off.

Ours is starting to leak.

Anybody ever overhauled one? Can you buy an overhaul kit? Anything special about the gaskets/O-rings etc. apart from...

I believe my altimeter is 3 millibar (100’ ish) wrong.

Comparing with others in the hangar, by setting each one to 0 feet, gives a different QFE on the sub scale. Mine is around 100’ low.

There’s a small screw next the the knurled knob which...

Hi, so I'm currently looking at buying a new headset. I'm looking at the Lightspeed Zulu 3 over the Bose A20 as it's a bit cheaper and from a few reviews seems better value.

Currently have the DC H10-60 just wondering if anyone has had both and is...

I'm having a long overdue panel refresh done in a Grumman Tiger. Among the upgrades is a modern audio panel. The engineer has posed the question: "Do you want it wired for stereo, or is it alright as is?" My initial reaction was that I...

Apologies in advance if the answer to some of my questions are buried in my Met study books...also apologies if I struggle to word the question succintly...

The club I rent from have a perfectly reasonable wind gust limit of 20 knots and a x-wind...

Probably a very stupid question, but can someone help me:

TAF: EGKA 290801Z 2909/2918 26008KT 6000 FEW006 BKN010 PROB30 TEMPO 2909/2910 4000 BR BKN006 BECMG 2910/2913 9999 SCT020

Today's forecast from Shoreham, on what is a fairly murky start to...

Morning all,

I have been watching quite a lot of US flying videos recently and have noticed that many of the US aircraft used in these videos (mainly for fairly ambitious trips) have had quite a bit of retro fitted glass cockpit kit.

A number seem...

Hi

I'm hoping someone on here can point me in the direction.
( I swear no pun intended !!)

I have the TruTrak ADI in my a/c . ( Pitch / Roll).
Its been superb and worked faultlessly for 6 years.
Its now indicating a 5degree bank when S&L and...

Bit of a long shot, but am trying to find a replacement 12 pin (4 x 3) plug to connect to a Navaid AP-1 Autopilot control head. It is a white plastic connector that is fitted on a wiring loom. It has two squeeze in locking tabs midway up the...

I've thrown in the towel with my Cleveland brakes.

Unfortunately, the prohibitive cost of new caliper/piston assemblies both sides means looking for an alternative manufacturer. My Stinson is on a Permit and I've already tried some secondhand ones...

Does anyone have, and can advise on the usefulness of these small £180 ish CNC engraving machines? What and how is GRBL programming about?
I was well familiar with CNC programming 15 yrs ago before I retired, but seem to be somewhat out of date with...

Anyone know anything about this homebuilt? Impossible to find articles. There are very few YouTube videos so I was wondering if anyone has seen a flying version of this plane?

I have EVFR Basic on my tablet. For some reason it thinks I am "located outside UK airspace". I'm not. It works ok on my phone and every other nav app on my tablet can tell exactly where I am. I tried with and without an external GPS...

Has anyone heard of a stretched cockpit D11?

From everything I’ve been able to deduce the D11 becomes really tight for anyone taller than 6 feet.

I have been trying to find a set of wood homebuilt plans that would fall within the LSA guidelines....