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spacesailor

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  1. My " Fairbanks Morse " magneto specifies copper cored HT leads . I don't expect to get them from normal outlets . Any suggestions for replacements . spacesailor
  2. Careful how you ' rotate ' with the underslug rudder . spacesailor
  3. BUT, Where is " silica " . spacesailor
  4. There is a small ' half circle ' alloy jack , suitable for our light planes . Jamb it under the Axel of that flat tyre, roll a little & the wheel comes up off the ground , perfect. spacesailor
  5. Use it for your plugs , then onsale it at half price to ' mates ' . How many plugs per tube are expected to treated , ( at a smear per plug ) . spacesailor
  6. I had better throw those very Old vintage tyres away , they must be at least 50 years in storage. Never did buy that jalopy we saw in some movies . spacesailor
  7. XCOM powermate , ! Aircraft Spruce . Looks similar. spacesailor
  8. Same thing seems to happen with AGM , If they get too hot , they die . spacesailor
  9. A small wattage globe will keep the generator safe , when the battery disconnects. spacesailor
  10. Their is, I believe a member here who could give a better estimate of its value . Has the member thought of selling here . spacesailor
  11. It hasn't got halfway yet , & only a day left . Will it make fifteen grand ?. spacesailor
  12. Unlike me . They all use what is specified. Have you seen the size of those ' Old ' VW spark plugs . I will try anything to save a " gram " or two . Plus the " original " plugs are no longer manufactured. spacesailor
  13. Has Dave , at the Oaks . Got that IOR discount . I sometimes buy 20 litres from him . So , two dollars off the twenty litres . Three hours engine runtime with the two litres reserve . Now how much per litre ? . ( to see if I can afford avgas ) . LoL spacesailor
  14. An older but well maintained Jabiru on " Pickles Milperra ", 1995 553J LSA model. Nice looking two seater . It ends Monday But nowhere for me to park it , spacesailor
  15. WOW ! . What unrealistic money , for " toys " . Then there's the hanger . Club membership, Lastly running costs. spacesailor
  16. I'm told " synthetic " is ' Less ' sticky than 30w grade. As I give my motor lots of turns to raise the oil pressure It should be good to go with lots of oil already circulating In the cold motor . spacesailor
  17. I'm told to use " none " synthetic oil in my " old " style half Volkswagen motor . ( 30 w ) But I like the new oil that ' thicken's ' as it heats up . ( there's a name for that ) .. 20/50 w, runs like 20 when cold but is like a 50 w when hot . spacesailor
  18. Kevinblack . Cheap " aircraft " . My " Hummle Bird " is costing me " peanuts " partially as I haven't got a flight certificate. Even flying at 6 litres per hour , seems ridiculous, compared to most ' light ' planes. spacesailor
  19. Big difference in price . For a similar product . spacesailor
  20. Also applies to the ' illiterate ' that can't ' compose a letter , nevermind the " grammar & spelling " . spacesailor
  21. IS Any of our forum members contemplating having a flutter . Without a flying certificate, I really shouldn't put my thoughts into reality. It does appeal to me though. spacesailor
  22. And in my list goes ! . Performance and Operations . ( fast into hospital for hip replacement ) sorry couldn't resist . spacesailor
  23. Didn't the Chinese get a ( seemingly ) cheap airport in Western Australia, for their flying school . On that principle, Goulburn airport could be a snippet. spacesailor
  24. P O Pilot & Owners ( Association ) . Pilot Operators. ( Handbook ) . PACIFIC &ORIENT ( Insurance )Company. Pacific & ORIENT ( Shipping ) company . This list' could ' be endless. spacesailor
  25. France wants a " METRIC " 10 hour day . I sleep 8 hours & feed my face for 1.5 hours . Only leaves enough time for a good sheeet. spacesailor
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