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Re: X-Air Ultralight Aircraft Fabric protection
Over here there is a product called Aerothane 100 by Polyfiber (www.polyfiber.com) which is a UV clearcoat. A lot of manufacturers in the US now offer this as an option, mostly for cenonite coverings
By Xair Ontario <tpage@...> · #194 ·
Welcome
Welcome to X-Air Central In this eGroup we can freely exchange ideas, building comments and tips between builders, owners and others interested in the X-Air Ultralight Aircraft. The group will rely
By xair@... · #1 ·
Up and running
Thanks Joe for your kind words, i have added a link to your X-Air web site in the 'links' section. Others can veiw your web page by following the link, i have also uploaded some of your pictures to
By xair@... · #2 ·
Amphibian Photos
Gday again, I have just posted some rare photographs of both the Amphibian and the Hydro versions of the X-Air, both are available ex France. To check them out, go to the 'files' section, select the
By Michael Coates · #3 ·
flyabout
G'day everyone, Just to let everyone know what we're going to be doing: On July 17, 2000, the Musarra Family will embark on a 6 month journey around Australia. Our goal: to circumnavigate the
By flyabout@... · #4 ·
Rudder Pedal Extensions
Australian's seem to be a fairly big lot of people, a lot of our customers, my-self included are well over 180cm (6 feet) tall. The legroom in the X-Air is ample for most people but some need the
By Michael Coates · #5 ·
Tips and tricks - How to stop the fuel vents from crimping
Some owners have mentioned the fuel vent tubes are able to bend over and crimp, possibly stopping the fuel supply because it can cause a vacumn in the tanks. We have 'discovered' another idea which
By Michael Coates · #6 ·
Link page Up and Running
The link section of this group now has links to 17 X-Air sites including the factory in France and the manufacturer of the aircraft in India. It will take a few hours to make your way through this
By xair@... · #7 ·
X-Air with Floats
I have just been forwarded a business card from an X-Air Customer - Stphane in Saint Martin , which is a French Caribbean Island, the aircraft has been fitted with hard floats and is being used in a
By Michael Coates · #8 ·
Rotax 912 Powered X-Air
We have just posted some pictures of a Rotax 912 powered X-Air in the 'Files' section of this site. There are plenty of close-ups of the modified engine mounts and i am told she flies really
By xair@... · #9 ·
Engine comparisons.
Anyone got true performance figures to compare the 618, 912 and the Jabiru 2.2? We had a Thruster T500 at our airfield that had a 912 mounted. It seemed to work OK (I flew in it), however I
By Gordon Bailey · #10 ·
Another new member
Hi I am Darrel Peatey the Xair dealer for Tasmania I would like to hear from other people with similar interests.
By dnpeaty@... · #11 ·
Re: Another new member
--- Hi Darrel, I spoke to you shortly after you wrote the article re your Xair you had just finised building in the Pacific Ultralight Mag. You mentioned to me on the phone how much you
By pmiller@... · #12 ·
Re: Engine comparisons.
<gordon.bailey@j...> wrote: Jabiru 2.2? seemed to work the bigger increase. big bonus. My experience shows that the 618 and Jabiru are very similar in performance - although the benifits of near
By xair@... · #13 ·
Hello all
Hi, I'm Bill Magrini -- Xair Dealer in the US fort Virginia and Maryland. I just completed my Xair F and have flown it twice. I Didn't set the prop thrust line up properly, so it wouldn't climb so
By magriniw@... · #14 ·
Re: X-AIR CENTRAL Re: Engine comparisons.
By Peter Stuy · #15 ·
Re: X-Air F not climbing
I'm Bill Magrini -- Xair Dealer in the US fort Virginia and Maryland. I just completed my Xair F and have flown it twice. I Didn't set the prop thrust line up properly, so it wouldn't climb so
By Michael Coates <xair@...> · #16 ·
Re: Engine comparisons.
"Peter Stuy" <pstuy@x> wrote:
By Michael Coates <xair@...> · #17 ·
Re: X-AIR CENTRAL Re: Engine comparisons.
Hi Gordon I have a 2.2 Jabiru on my Xair and suffers on climb due to the thrust line, however Bert Flood has manufactured a replacement bracket for the Xiar to take the 912 and I am trying to get hold
By Tony Stiller <santhony@...> · #18 ·
Re: X-AIR CENTRAL Re: Engine comparisons.
Hello Tony, Saw your message re 912 bracket. Do yo know how much Flood wants for it? Appreciate your advice. Cheers, Peter Stuy
By Peter Stuy · #19 ·