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    Where is the link Neil?
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    Most light aircraft involved in an accident are a Cessna (according to the media).
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    Yes, that gives me a lot of confidence. Clients/Customers want solutions, not excuses. It seems as if D Motor is providing solutions.
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    Just bear in mind that Dennis bought one of the first D-Motors from the production line. Now that two years have gone by, we hope that D-Motor have sorted out many of the teething troubles.
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    Hi Skee, I think this sounds far fetched as well but I suppose it could be a remote possibility. But just keep this in mind: almost every water cooled internal combustion engine over the last century or so has a thermostat that stays closed until the required temperature is reached. It then opens to maintain a relatively constant temperature. This one factor is why designers opt for water cooled rather than air cooled engines. In my feeling, there is something wrong with the design of the motor (or maybe just your motor only) that allows shock cooling from an opening thermostat to lead to the cylinder cracking. Hopefully, they will sort it out for you in Belgium.
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    BTW: if anyone has trouble getting into Mike's link (as I did), you could try this direct link: Mike Crowley - Experimental Aircraft Builder's Log
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    Hi Tom, This video may be useful: HomebuiltHELP Electrical Wiring
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    Hobbies are there for personal enjoyment. So, if the good truly outweighs the bad, it is a great hobby. I hope you get the D-Motor up and running really well so that you can enjoy your aviation hobby!
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    I am in Enzed. The local aero club is based in Masterton.
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    I am sorry to hear that you're having this problem with your d-motor: it must be very frustrating!
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    Does anyone have a clear picture of the map holder? Googling hasn't assisted me in finding any.
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    Thanks Steve.
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    The local flying club here has two Tecnam Sierra P2002 aircraft. They seem to be really happy with them.
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    Those golden parts look attractive. I wish I would have looked at your pictures first! I spent a couple of hours this morning web searching and ringing around here in Enzed: former stockists tell me that Alodine is a "discontinued product". I found out, eventually, that Bonderite 1201 is exactly the same stuff with a new name. It's $125.00 (+ GST) per US gallon here. There are only four gallons left in NZ so I decided to snap up half their stock. If you use Alodine/Bonderite on the parts do you still need ICP's Black Goop?
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    I must have joined the "over here" side because I am building the shed first. The plans have been with the Council for ages but we're in the fastest growing council region on the North Island of New Zealand. They boosted the number of building inspectors by 50% and they are still taking quite some time to approve plans. The frames are already made so it's a matter of getting the slab down and me getting the frames up soon thereafter, etc.
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    How do you alodine the really large parts? What acid do you use?
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    It depends on what or who you read, alodine is either 10 times as poisonous as cyanide or "it won't harm a fly". What or who do you believe?
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    Well Done MJ
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    (H)i Steve. Welcome to the Forum!
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    Once upon a time, a monoplane was considered a "radical shape".
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    That is going to be a big task!
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    I still stand by what I wrote in post No 3: Great news! Hopefully you won't have to move away from Melbourne again for some time, Ian! I also trust your work is fulfilling and enriching.
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    The fisherman is worried about getting 'told off' by his mother for engaging in fishing, which she regards as a dangerous sport! Fisherman waiting for telling off by mum after struck by plane
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    The aircraft in question is a ten year old Zenith CH 701 from Opotiki. I am glad that this 701 had vortex generators rather than slats because the slatted version do not glide all that well. Aviation Photo #2275632: Zenair CH-701 STOL - Untitled
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    At least this fisherman survived with just a headache and nothing more. I am thankful the injury wasn't much worse. Kathryn's Report: Zenair CH701, ZK-SCC: Incident occurred July 05, 2017 on Matata Beach, Whakatane, New Zealand
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