Newshound Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Posted June 8, 2013 Fred is correct, Greg and Ron at Fat in Orange are great. They resurrected my engine and solved so many problems. Heads are great.More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Posted June 10, 2013 Hi Fred: Spoke with Greg and he was very encouraging. He mention increasing the valve sizes to improve performance. I sent him pics of my heads and I'mMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Posted June 10, 2013 Hi Fred: Spoke with Greg and he was very encouraging. He mention increasing the valve sizes to improve performance. I sent him pics of my heads and I'mMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Posted June 10, 2013 FAT is only a few miles from my house so if you need eyes to make sure all goes well, no problem... I think Floyd commented on his success, and would agreeMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Posted June 10, 2013 FAT is only a few miles from my house so if you need eyes to make sure all goes well, no problem... I think Floyd commented on his success, and would agreeMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Posted June 12, 2013 HiFred: Thanks for your generous offer. I've only heard good thing about Greg and his work from multiple sources. I'll certainly contact you if I need anyMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 12, 2013 Author Report Posted June 12, 2013 HiFred: Thanks for your generous offer. I've only heard good thing about Greg and his work from multiple sources. I'll certainly contact you if I need anyMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Posted June 26, 2013 A member has written to me to remind everyone that it is most definitely NOT a good idea to fly a Taifun in the rain. The Taifun has a laminar-flow wing. ThatMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Posted June 26, 2013 A member has written to me to remind everyone that it is most definitely NOT a good idea to fly a Taifun in the rain. The Taifun has a laminar-flow wing. ThatMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Posted June 26, 2013 I agree, avoid rain if possible. Still, if you must fly in strong rain, use full power and set flaps to +8 or even +15, prepare to lose some 30 kt of speed,More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 26, 2013 Author Report Posted June 26, 2013 I agree, avoid rain if possible. Still, if you must fly in strong rain, use full power and set flaps to +8 or even +15, prepare to lose some 30 kt of speed,More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Dear Ardre: I'm in the process of removing the main gear per the maintenance manual instructions, but I'm having difficulty removing the "safety nut" . DidMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Dear Ardre: I'm in the process of removing the main gear per the maintenance manual instructions, but I'm having difficulty removing the "safety nut" . DidMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gil, I made a simple tool to loosen and tighten the lock nut . Take a steel rod 1/4 in. X 8 inches, or a lag or other bolt of that dimension. About a 1/4More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gil Ijust added a presentation in the file section called Gear Removal. Youwill find 5 pages of info that I collected when I removed my gears to beMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gil, I made a simple tool to loosen and tighten the lock nut . Take a steel rod 1/4 in. X 8 inches, or a lag or other bolt of that dimension. About a 1/4More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gil Ijust added a presentation in the file section called Gear Removal. Youwill find 5 pages of info that I collected when I removed my gears to beMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gary: Thanks for your description of how to make a tool. Seem like a easy way to remove the nut without damaging it. Regards, Gil More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Andre: Your presentation and description are great! Now that I can see how the parts fit together it should go smoothly. Did you use a specialty paint likeMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gary: Thanks for your description of how to make a tool. Seem like a easy way to remove the nut without damaging it. Regards, Gil More... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Andre: Your presentation and description are great! Now that I can see how the parts fit together it should go smoothly. Did you use a specialty paint likeMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gil Nice to know that my presentation is usefull. Concerning the paint I uses urethane primer follow by uerthane color base coat finished with clear topMore... Quote
Newshound Posted June 29, 2013 Author Report Posted June 29, 2013 Hi Gil Nice to know that my presentation is usefull. Concerning the paint I uses urethane primer follow by uerthane color base coat finished with clear topMore... Quote
Newshound Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Posted July 6, 2013 Following personal scary experience, the issue of flying in the rain has always bugged me. If you fly a modern glider in a heavy rain you do not see theMore... Quote
Newshound Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Posted July 6, 2013 Following personal scary experience, the issue of flying in the rain has always bugged me. If you fly a modern glider in a heavy rain you do not see theMore... Quote
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