Search found 24 matches
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Engine washing and corrosion protection
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2784
Engine washing and corrosion protection
Any tips on washing then applying corrosion protection to your Rotax engine...
- Mon Jan 01, 2024 12:12 am
- Forum: Priming & Painting
- Topic: Cleaning and protecting airframe
- Replies: 3
- Views: 31986
Re: Cleaning and protecting airframe
Thankyou Philip
Apologies for responding so long after your reply.
Thanks for the good advice
Regards
Glenn
Apologies for responding so long after your reply.
Thanks for the good advice
Regards
Glenn
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:22 am
- Forum: Sling 2 & LSA
- Topic: Sling 2 Weight and Balance
- Replies: 4
- Views: 18783
Re: Sling 2 Weight and Balance
Hello Bill I cannot help you with Foreflight as I use Skydemon. However, I can give bit of advice for what it is worth. I own a Sling 2, 912 IS sport, airmaster prop, whirlwind blades. No parachute. Go for the 700 kg mtow (you can convert to LBS) My fuel tanks are 150 litres. (Gals?) Have no issues ...
- Sun Nov 05, 2023 6:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Aircraft ground handling tugs
- Replies: 0
- Views: 60754
Aircraft ground handling tugs
I own a Sling which is hangared with other light aircraft. The Sling itself is light enough to maneuver by using its custom towbar. I am looking for a local, south african manufactured motorised tug that can be adapted to also fit other light aircraft. ( with or without spats/wheel pants, tail dragg...
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:21 am
- Forum: Sling 2 & LSA
- Topic: Cabin Heating and Air Vent
- Replies: 8
- Views: 94690
Re: Cabin Heating and Air Vent
Thanks for your info. I eventually sorted the problem and heater works very well I removed the right hand vent ( air was leaking behind the panel where the silver ducting attaches to the vent - there are a couple of square cut outs that were not covered by the silver ducting ) you have to carefully ...
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:03 am
- Forum: Sling 2 & LSA
- Topic: Cabin Heating and Air Vent
- Replies: 8
- Views: 94690
Cabin Heating and Air Vent
My Cabin Heat is not very effective, more heat into the cabin would be nice I have found some fresh air leaks between the NACA scoop air intake pipe and the connection at the back of the Plastic air vent in the panel. This i have resolved and it makes a difference as that air which was leaking at th...
- Sat Jul 30, 2022 11:41 pm
- Forum: Sling 2 & LSA
- Topic: Sling 2 with 912 IS propellor options
- Replies: 4
- Views: 16696
Re: Sling 2 with 912 IS propellor options
Feedback on my Sling 2 fitted with 912 IS sport and Airmaster constant speed prop whirlwind blades: Having done some 75 hours on the aircraft and both short and long flights i established the following... Aircraft weight 700 kg at take off FL 095 ISA +10 TAS 120 kts Climb selection on prop controlle...
- Tue May 03, 2022 10:41 pm
- Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
- Topic: Battery recharging
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19411
Re: Battery recharging
Much appreciated for your info. Tks
- Tue May 03, 2022 12:54 pm
- Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
- Topic: Battery recharging
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19411
Re: Battery recharging
So if I attach my 12v trickle charger direct to battery terminals and charge just like I would to my vehicle battery that would work. !
If so that is great news.
So, do I have to disconnect the terminals, then charge battery or can I just connect d I rect to respective battery terminals.
If so that is great news.
So, do I have to disconnect the terminals, then charge battery or can I just connect d I rect to respective battery terminals.
- Tue May 03, 2022 5:35 am
- Forum: Avionics & Electrical Systems
- Topic: Battery recharging
- Replies: 5
- Views: 19411
Battery recharging
I own a Rotax 912is (sling 2)
Should I wish to recharge my battery using a 12v battery recharger is it possible and what is the procedure.
Should I wish to recharge my battery using a 12v battery recharger is it possible and what is the procedure.