Regulator - Mar 2004

I have recently replaced all my rubber components, the job turned out
to be a nightmare. We decided to use good quality automoitive hoses; the
rotax supplier's stuff was really expensive. & didnt have to deal with
aeromot. Turned out to be false economy as it was difficult to get hose to
fit esp

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Date:         Tue, 2 Mar 2004 13:41:23 +1100
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From:         Sandra M <shemango@BIGPOND.COM>
Subject:      WARNING SCAN FOR VIRUSES FIRST!!!  re regulator.
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Dear Xoggers,

Just for your interest, an AMT-200 sold here recently for $AUD 120 000. It
was an earlier S/N than mine (which is 064). I'm not sure what extra goodies
are included but someone got a bargain.

Also I have recently replaced all my rubber components, the job turned out
to be a nightmare. We decided to use good quality automoitive hoses; the
rotax supplier's stuff was really expensive. & didnt have to deal with
aeromot. Turned out to be false economy as it was difficult to get hose to
fit esp. water around that octopus thingy as such a tight fit. Cost more in
labour in the end!
So if youre using non-standard stuff , buy little pieces to check fit first.
Beware the hose onto the mech.fuel pump, one end is metric and the other end
is SAE !

Also the bottom hoses with the metal braid covering are TEFLON!!! so dont
need to be pulled off, or you get the extra job of having to do the rotax SI
thing of blowing back the oil which is a prize pain in the arse. Plus I
missed 2 months of the gliding season as I had to leave my glider behind up
north whilst the fellow found time to do the job. Bugger!

Lesson:  Next time I shall consult the XOG Oracle first!

My regulator story:

> > My regulator went bung when I was in a remote area (ie Outback
Queensland)
> > So just replaced it with another Ducati.

It had been crook for a long time, ie when I used strobes the charge couldnt
keep up. Because I'm a dumb brunette and had it always been so, ( the
voltage problem that is), I thought that it was just drawing more current
that could be coped with at the time. That was really blonde though, wasnt
it? I cant believe I was that stupid. In hindsight, I had a regulator
problem for a long time, before it decided to wait until I was in an
inconvienient location to kark it.

> > lan mcPhee who is very experienced with MG's, prewarned me that the
Ducati is
> > crappy... but l didnt replace it prophylactically which was a big
mistake...
> > it ended up being a big hassle.
> > > >
> >  Ian reckons that there are very good U/L ones which he has used ;
> > ''powermate" . All the ultralights use them" he says.
> >
> > He says that they are mainly used for 2strokes but he is very happy with
them
> > on the Limbach & Jabiru.
> > He reckons that they are best installed in the cockpit where it is
cooler.
> > See:   www.overflow.net.au/~claus/
> >
> > (By the way Ian makes & sells boom mikes which are quite popular here.
> > They would be even more reasonably priced for the u s a .
> > See the link on www.byrongliding.com    ).
> >
Other Xoggers have written re voltmeters, I have a very nice digital vario
approx $AUD700 which is cheaper in $US., a Tasman brand. It has a voltmeter
included and a low battery warning. It's current draw is negligible.   see:
www.tasmaninstruments.com.au

Whilst I'm currently on currents, there is a new low current draw  Txpdr
"microair" brand. A low amp encoder is soon to follow. www.microair.com.au
They also have some new glider packages that look quite good.

Also saw some interesting avionics; see
> > www.dynon.com

> > Ian also told me that there is an article in the German mag "Aerokurier"
re
> > sync-ing Rotax carbies + other useful info.
> >
> > > >
> > Cheerio,
> > Sandra.
> >
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Date:         Mon, 1 Mar 2004 19:47:04 -0800
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From:         john adbon <adbinoutdoor@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: WARNING SCAN FOR VIRUSES FIRST!!!  re regulator.
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Sandra,
In many wasy the plane that I bought in Meoblurne was less than the other ximangoes advertised at the time however, it had a very pain fit out and there are a few items that need to be repaired namely the tail wheel assembly. If anyone knows where I can buy the swivel release sections I would be very grateful.
Many thanks
John wall
PS left a couple of messages at your work did you get these?


Sandra M <shemango@BIGPOND.COM> wrote:
Dear Xoggers,

Just for your interest, an AMT-200 sold here recently for $AUD 120 000. It
was an earlier S/N than mine (which is 064). I'm not sure what extra goodies
are included but someone got a bargain.

Also I have recently replaced all my rubber components, the job turned out
to be a nightmare. We decided to use good quality automoitive hoses; the
rotax supplier's stuff was really expensive. & didnt have to deal with
aeromot. Turned out to be false economy as it was difficult to get hose to
fit esp. water around that octopus thingy as such a tight fit. Cost more in
labour in the end!
So if youre using non-standard stuff , buy little pieces to check fit first.
Beware the hose onto the mech.fuel pump, one end is metric and the other end
is SAE !

Also the bottom hoses with the metal braid covering are TEFLON!!! so dont
need to be pulled off, or you get the extra job of having to do the rotax SI
thing of blowing back the oil which is a prize pain in the arse. Plus I
missed 2 months of the gliding season as I had to leave my glider behind up
north whilst the fellow found time to do the job. Bugger!

Lesson: Next time I shall consult the XOG Oracle first!

My regulator story:

> > My regulator went bung when I was in a remote area (ie Outback
Queensland)
> > So just replaced it with another Ducati.

It had been crook for a long time, ie when I used strobes the charge couldnt
keep up. Because I'm a dumb brunette and had it always been so, ( the
voltage problem that is), I thought that it was just drawing more current
that could be coped with at the time. That was really blonde though, wasnt
it? I cant believe I was that stupid. In hindsight, I had a regulator
problem for a long time, before it decided to wait until I was in an
inconvienient location to kark it.

> > lan mcPhee who is very experienced with MG's, prewarned me that the
Ducati is
> > crappy... but l didnt replace it prophylactically which was a big
mistake...
> > it ended up being a big hassle.
> > > >
> > Ian reckons that there are very good U/L ones which he has used ;
> > ''powermate" . All the ultralights use them" he says.
> >
> > He says that they are mainly used for 2strokes but he is very happy with
them
> > on the Limbach & Jabiru.
> > He reckons that they are best installed in the cockpit where it is
cooler.
> > See: www.overflow.net.au/~claus/
> >
> > (By the way Ian makes & sells boom mikes which are quite popular here.
> > They would be even more reasonably priced for the u s a .
> > See the link on www.byrongliding.com ).
> >
Other Xoggers have written re voltmeters, I have a very nice digital vario
approx $AUD700 which is cheaper in $US., a Tasman brand. It has a voltmeter
included and a low battery warning. It's current draw is negligible. see:
www.tasmaninstruments.com.au

Whilst I'm currently on currents, there is a new low current draw Txpdr
"microair" brand. A low amp encoder is soon to follow. www.microair.com.au
They also have some new glider packages that look quite good.

Also saw some interesting avionics; see
> > www.dynon.com

> > Ian also told me that there is an article in the German mag "Aerokurier"
re
> > sync-ing Rotax carbies + other useful info.
> >
> > > >
> > Cheerio,
> > Sandra.
> >