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    Sweden did it long ago for the SAAB Viggen, I think it was.. Nev
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    The actual operators were certainly not fully aware of the nature of Hypoxia. Before you operate a pressurised Aircraft you used to have to do a stint in a reduced pressure hypobaric chamber as Part of the COURSE. It's insidious and you don't realise how muddled your actions become. Your Writing is illegible your Nails go blue. You are certainly not capable of operating a Plane or rational behaviour. The one we used was at Pt Cook. Nev
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    That motor properly used is not any more or less efficient than any other . It also has good CS props available. It's a known oil burner though. It's nearly 1/2 of a DC3's engine. R-1830. and it's moving along fast enough to justify it..Nev
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    These systems have lots of redundancy Unless you are very familiar with the ACTUAL system, you would have NO clue. They reckon this one may take 3 weeks. That's for the experts. nev
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    I don't have enough information to comment. If the Plane's on the line he'd still stop if the bridge was out too far. Nev
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    I hope you have a good Break and experience there. Find out about tipping. Nev
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    What other countries you have previously visited will be if interest. Don't make BOMB jokes or try to be funny. . Nev
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    Good ones have rubber boots to keep the grease where it should be. The whole calliper should float freely or it will drag and wear one pad more than the other. A loose wheel bearing will knock the Pads back and the pedal travel will be excessive on each initial application on the affected brake. Nev
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    They use fire Pots in Alaska. Some larger engines used Oil diluters. Inject AVGAS into the Oil at shutdown to keep it flowable at start. Sleeve Valve engines are Particularly an issue at very cold temps .The articulating rods break . Nev
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    Not if it's the one you use to start in the Morning.. Nev
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    Use them for keeping warm in a caravan. At a powered site. Nev
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    You'd want to be on your Toes flying that with the Mainwheels so far forward. There used to be plenty of Parts available for the Wasp R-985 but not so much now.. Expensive toy but does carry a bit. Nev
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    Hard to work out which REALLY do the Best job in the safety arena. It starts OFF by saying STORY BY Esther..... Nev
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    Isn't it pulling to one side if one brake is getting hot? How HOT is Hot? If you push the plane backwards does that help? Maybe something is skewing? Cracking the bleed only confirms it's hydraulic pressure that's causing it. Most likely associated with the parking function. Nev
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    Most are now saying wait for the Black box results. Nev
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    Never heard of that happening. There's a lot of experience with these recorders and they only get better. Nev
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    As I recall The Skyfox predated the Gazelle, but is very similar. They were VH registerable HERE in some versions, so a good record should be able to be obtained somewhere. The CASA must have something. They are much more challenging to land than a Gazelle. Nev
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    It does look as if it has the belt driven alternator of the Lycoming. Hard to baffle to get the cooling right. Nev
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    There's no spring pushing a pad Off a disc. Some drag is always there as any clearance will make the Pedal go further down. Loose or failed wheel bearing will cause this, too. I don't like Hydraulic PARK brakes. They can't be relied on. (To free up OR hold on.). Nev
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    Nor does the "G" forces (in a spin) except during the recovery from the dive during the exit. Exceeding structural load limits and excess velocity and high ROD is likely in a spiral IF it's allowed to continue. In the early days of Aviation it was known as "the Graveyard SPIRAL" and caused many deaths. Nev
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    First thing to do Identify, SPIN or SPIRAL. The recovery is completely different. The speed does NOT build up in a spin.. Nev
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    Air in a system gives a soft pedal.. Taxying in a crosswind will make one side do all the work Nev
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    Simple is safer. Nev
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    I'm with Thruster. Check residual pressure in the specific brake line. Crack the Bleed. That master cyl may not be porting. Check there's some free play before the Piston moves. Your pads may be too thick also. Nev
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    In you are having difficulty starting make sure you don't exceed the time you are cranking the engine or you'll wreck the starter and also have a very low battery when you commence the flight. Having the throttle fully closed makes the engine easier to turn also as the cylinders don't fill as much. it's an old trick for smoother starts. Make sure the battery is fully charged. After a frosty night it will have discharged a bit.. Cold causes it. Nev
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