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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…

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

Still waiting on Flylight to come back with a delivery date… 🙁

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

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

Hi Skippy thats brilliant, many thanks, Mike

Ok, so if the larger sizes are difficult to find, do you use screw clamps on these? As found in automobile apps?

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?

Skippy, you are a gentleman, many thanks for all your research and tabling the contents for mugs like me. It is appreciated…

Hi i agree with Scott, I’ve had both engines in my Swift and the performance difference is considerable, especially in the climb. Mike

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...

Yes , gain fully wound down

Yes static / white noise , just like open squelch ......

Thanks Blueadventures, I’ll have a look

Thanks Flyboy, I’ll check that out