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Thanks Guy and Nev, when I built the Skyranger I remember cleaning up the inside of the bore with a dowel wrapped in fine wet and dry, as per Greg Robertson’s’ recommendation. So I guess it’s done well for 10 plus years of service…given it’s only aluminium…
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Hi Guy, thanks for the info and photos, it’s a good heads up on what I might be facing. Could you see the bore was damaged or did the brakes just not work ? thanks Michael
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Still waiting on Flylight to come back with a delivery date… 🙁
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Hello Guy Ive got exactly the same issue with my Skyranger swift. As you probably already know, there is an overhaul kit available from Flylight , but there is some doubt about getting the right kit, apparently. My Swift is 11 years old btw. Its a pity we can’t just buy new o rings. I’m doubtful that Flylight manufacture the hydraulic unit. I’m guessing it’s from a moped or similar. And yes they are slow on emails. I’m waiting on a reply… would you like to send me a pm? cheers michael
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spitfire started following Which Rotax 912 engine to choose? , Hydraulic handbrake and Oil Hose/Rotax 912
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Hello Guy Ive got exactly the same issue with my Skyranger swift. As you probably already know, there is an overhaul kit available from Flylight , but there is some doubt about getting the right kit, apparently. My Swift is 11 years old btw. Its a pity we can’t just buy new o rings. I’m doubtful that Flylight manufacture the hydraulic unit. I’m guessing it’s from a moped or similar. And yes they are slow on emails. I’m waiting on a reply… would you like to send me a pm? cheers michael
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Hi Skippy thats brilliant, many thanks, Mike
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Ok, so if the larger sizes are difficult to find, do you use screw clamps on these? As found in automobile apps?
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Skippy, if I could ask you a question, do you use Oeticker clamps for securing the hoses , the EAA hints for home builders thinks they are a good idea?
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Skippy, you are a gentleman, many thanks for all your research and tabling the contents for mugs like me. It is appreciated…
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Hi i agree with Scott, I’ve had both engines in my Swift and the performance difference is considerable, especially in the climb. Mike
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Thanks for the responses guys, this may throw a bit more light on it, Skyranger has a larger than 600 x 600mm ali plate for the antenna. I promise not to disconnect antenna and transmit. I set the mike gain to what the light speed guys told me , all the way down and undo 1/4 turn , at least I think that’s what they said...
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Yes , gain fully wound down
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Yes static / white noise , just like open squelch ......
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Thanks Blueadventures, I’ll have a look
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Thanks Flyboy, I’ll check that out