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    No experince using "slime" in anything larger/faster turning than a mower tyre - it worked well. I share your out of balance concern BUT am more concerned that the temporary fix would get me off the ground, only to later land with a flat- could be nasty/expensive!😈
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    Was in my favorite mower/chainsaw shop the other day. They sell & use the slime type products. Topic of slime/pressure packs came up - they said it does not work very well on inner tubes (as opposed to tubeless). They didnt know why but speculated that it somehow does not adhere as well to the tube material. My aircraft tyres are tubed - I carry both green slime, pressure pack and a motorcycle patch repair kit. Contemplating ditching the slime/pressure pack and carrying a spare tube instead. What thinks the Forum???
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    Always used float bowl cork gaskets in the past (as shown in Moneybox photo above) - think Rotax supplied ones are now "Viton" or similar material. The Viton ones are a lot less pron to installation damage and seal better as well.
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    That's a shame - without a test pilot it's quite a gamble. Any chance you can contact the "guy" and get further details ie first hand account of fitting & using???😈
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    Moneybox - Have you actually fitted the BMW/Bing carburettor parts to your Rotax /Bing??
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    Onetrack Considering the number of vehicles stolen, robberies etc (not getting int assaults) and allowing for the likelihood that your list of stolen aircraft is a small sample, you are talking about 6 aircraft stolen over 51 years. In the scheme of things, to me, thats a rare /infrequent (call it what you will) occurrence.
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    I hope, whoever gets it, knows that they will be up for at least $10k in covering/painting costs (without labour) - my experince is now quite old, so could be a lot more certainly not less. Then there is the engine and any airframe/instrument/etc fix/replace. Even if free, won't be a gift.
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    Scaled Composites Model 81 Catbird Powered by 210 hp - I would expect it to be fast - 181 knots not bad for a 4 seater. I wonder what its stall speed is ? - with all those lifting surfaces I would hope low.
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    Otto Celera 500L If its performance claims are even close to being true, this is one extraordinary aircraft. A perfect demonstration of what not being wedded to traditional designs, airframe materials and engine can achieve.
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    Until I saw the last photo (above) I did not appreciate how tiny the Ligeti Stratos was. What; Were the engine options? Was the performance?
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    So often the response is a knee jerk overreaction. The vested interests (politicians/security organisations/etc) are likely to will blow it up, to be somehow showing our vulnerability to a Sept 11 event. The reality this is a very rare event - an idiot steels an aircraft once in "a blue moon". This is a spontaneous , probably alcohol fueled stupid decision by a young male, nothing like the detailed, extended planning and considered terrorist attack on the Twin Towers/USA
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    Bit cynical - so many promising engines have come & then gone. I have always been a small bore/high compression/ revving supporter. Seems to me that despite the added complexity & weight of the necessary gear system, to keep the prop within its most efficient and low noise speed - the the potential for fuel efficiency & lower pollution seems to lie in this direction, at least for the sub 300 hp engines.
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    To me it's the post WW2 dominance of Uncle Sam, in the aircraft world, that has suppressed cost effective alternatives to the big bore, slow revving, air cooled engine. Rotax being the exception.
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    Wow!!!!!
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    Wow! Do you really only need to have 100 hrs PIC, to start an instructor rating??
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    Hi Garfly, Some years back, I saw the Victa Aircruiser, when I landed at Merimbula, NSW. Just happened to park close to the hanger it was in. Had a chaste about it , with a very friendly LAIM working in the hanger. Impressive/nice looking aircraft (could do with wheel fairings). A great pity it didnt go into production.
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    Hi Garfly, Had a quick look at the start of this video, where the commentator lists the weight of Rotax 912 ULS fluids/components - To say the list is odd, would be an understatement; Items such as engine mounting, throttle cables are not part of any engines/weight - these are airframe components and common to all engines. Coolant & heater hose??? are these not one in the same? What are water cooling components? (hoses again?) The above are part of the single heaviest contributor (not counting the engine itself) / Oil quantity /weight is close to double what it should be. Could be a mistakes , could be intentional, either way it makes any claims/comparisons suspect. Seems to me that the only way to compare engine weights,is to take the engines, all their operating bits (including liquids) out of flying aircraft - weigh the lot and then publish the findings - anyone done that?
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    Neil - I don't much like the serrated push fit connectors - check out the one that I illustrated. This sort of connecter is almost bound to leak over time. When you match the hose ID, with the fitting OD, the clamp is just there for security (not leak prevention). The best fittings, have one raised ring, slightly larger than the ID of the pipe and a plain shaft the same OD as the ID as the hose. the clamp should be fitted close to the raised ring to prevent slippage. The aviation non return valve has a very low opening pressure -what do your new units open at? Test your new units at almost empty tank - remember the pressure will drop as the tank level gets lower.
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    Going to need a complete fabric replacement $$$$$$$ That's one very early Rotax 912 80hp - whats all the oil on the air inlet tube??? Assuming airframe sound(??) as a gift, would still be costly for anyone wanting to put it back in the air - especially as a factory (certified ????) build. Could be garden gnome for someone
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    If I had a camera, I had a beauty late last week. I was in the vicinity of Badgerys Creek/Nancy Bird Walton Airport - the western end landing lights were being tested SPECTACULAR!!!! Couldn't help but be lured in and desende to 1000ft for a polite strip run - memorable moment.
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    Sydney Basin flying has been MAGIC the last few days. Cloud base 4000" yesterday, odd very little bump (more like a "waft" ) but today well over the 7500" step and the air smooooooth as silk. Great to be alive & a pilot, what more could a lad ask for ????
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    You may be correct, however in Australia there is generally (always?) a separation (diffrent areas/terminals) between doemstic international operators - there can be & is a separation of security requirements. Further; It would seem from comments on this & other Forums, that the ASIC style security, has not been implemented in other countries FOR SMALL LOW RPT FREQUENCY AIRFIELDS. If this be true, then where is your "ICAO sets airline security standards .................... it flows downhill from there"???????
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    Please explain?
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    Out of idle curiosity - why do you have non return valves? ie what is their function in your aircraft system?
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    Hi Neil, Some non returns/check valves have a relativly high opening pressure - if specifications for the ones you purchased are available be sure to check. I assume you are running a Rotax 9 series engine - the various pumps usually operate at quite low pressures (Max 7 psi?). The Gazelle being a high wing (fuel in wing?) may mitigate this to some degree.
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