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Re: replacement engine
Hi, thanks for info, thats very interesting. The prop was recently replaced due to corrosion and was set up for me by Metal Seagulls in Wales, including test flying. Not sure what its set at but think
By Jonathan Webb · #12436 ·
Re: replacement engine
your performance with the 912 is not that good, you are flying at a very high rpm, the one I built years ago cruised at 4200 55kts never burned more than 12 litres and was also using the DUC prop,
By Seamus O'Donnell · #12435 ·
Re: replacement engine
I wonder if a 90 hp "Viking 90" motor (stated weight 72 kg) or an 85 hp "Aeromomentum AM10" (63 kg) could be considered? Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>
By Hank Optland · #12434 ·
Re: replacement engine
I have an X-Air F? ( Falcon in the UK ) with Rotax 912 and it works very well.? Performance is no greater than a 2 stroke but much greater reliability. Theoretically it should use less fuel but mine
By Jonathan Webb · #12433 ·
Re: replacement engine
Too heavy for the X-Air Standard....??? They own the X-Air Airframe as their test bed but cant use it because of the weight etc.... However it looks promising ! https://www.radialmotion.com.au/
By Michael Coates · #12432 ·
replacement engine
Keep an eye on Radial Motion. 3 cyl air cooled radial engine being made in Australia. Looks like a winner! ________________________________ Clive Cunningham K&M HD Motorcycles U2 5-9 Kingston Ave
By Clive Cunningham · #12431 ·
Re?: Re: [XAIR] Hanuman bungee
Hello Group,? on the?issue of a suitable alternative to the Rotax 582?for the X-air, has anyone considered the MZ202 by Compact Radial Engines (now Fiate)? It is advertised as a 63 go?bolt on
By tdudet2000 · #12430 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
Hello Hank, that is the million-dollar question.....??? There are really no viable alternates....?? A lot of people mention the Hirth but in reality they just don't have the reliability and
By Michael Coates · #12429 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
¡ï What will replace the two-stroke Rotax motors (no longer made) in the X-Airs? Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ Sent: Friday, July 29, 2022 1:58:00
By Hank Optland · #12428 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
They could have always done things differently in my opinion. The problem was the market also changed and tube and fabric aircraft were no longer The only option available to recreational flyers when
By Michael Coates · #12427 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
Nice. I would to see the pictures? Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg> ________________________________ Sent: Friday, July 29, 2022 12:02:48 PM To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
By Hank Optland · #12426 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
I wonder if the marketing ads and campaigns were better with the X Air - they may have sold a lot more aircraft. I've taken about 4 very experienced pilots wirh total flighr hours ranging from
By Justin Gregoris · #12425 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
Hello Justin, yes I have also been sent photographs of the progress from the first day and he is doing a fantastic job. I have been holding off in posting the pictures in dribs and drabs and rather
By Michael Coates · #12424 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
Totally off topic, but If I'm allowed - I'll send everyone a bunch of pictures of this gentlemen's (Brent) Hanuman. He purchased a 2009 X Air. Completely stripped the plane - literally dismantled 98%
By Justin Gregoris · #12423 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
I replaced mine with two 9044 bungees per side. One each was a bit soft, two worked just fine. https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/shock_rings.php?clickkey=8478
By Kevin · #12422 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
Anything from Aircraft Spruce will be fine. It is the cheap hardware stores where there is a problem. Justin Gregoris wrote on 25/07/2022 9:06 am:
By Michael Coates · #12421 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
My apologies - the bungee cords I ised are not from the dollar store. I purchased them from aircraft spruce aviation store but they are not "certified". They sell both but come from the same supplier.
By Justin Gregoris · #12420 ·
Re: Hanuman bungee
I would strongly recommend getting the original cord from the manufacturer. So many have tried with hardware store bungee but it is just not suitable. You cannot fit shock absorbers on the Hanuman
By Michael Coates · #12419 ·
Re: Fuel Cap
I replaced my tanks with aluminum tanks. If I can find it I¡¯ll send you one.
By NOLTON BEALE · #12418 ·
Re: Fuel Cap
we have them in stock but the shipping from Australia would be 4 times the cost of the cap.....?? Please email me if your interested.....?? The caps are approx 19 USD Mike Cressman via groups.io
By Michael Coates · #12417 ·