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- Sun Apr 25, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Sling in Burlington, ON
- Replies: 11
- Views: 18785
Re: Sling in Burlington, ON
I can't speak to other distributors, but for TAF USA in Torrance it's 50% at order and the remainder + shipping when they are ready to ship.
- Fri Apr 02, 2021 5:02 pm
- Forum: Priming & Painting
- Topic: Alodine/Bonderite Treatment
- Replies: 6
- Views: 24331
Re: Alodine/Bonderite Treatment
They did show alodining in the recent EAA webinar. If I remember correctly Mike mentioned that they weren't (or stopped) and they saw some corrosion that they don't see with alodined parts. For me, I've decided to go with a permanganate conversion coating produced by Sanchem. It's not as effective, ...
- Fri Mar 05, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Known building "Gotchas" for the Sling TSi
- Replies: 51
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Re: Known building "Gotchas" for the Sling TSi
I'm not sure if this counts as as a "gotcha" or just a reminder to pay attention, but two of the nose ribs for the horizontal stabilizer that I got with my empennage kit had holes that were punched too large. It was pretty clear they were off in comparison with other pieces, but I'm not su...
- Tue Feb 23, 2021 7:25 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Performance numbers question
- Replies: 5
- Views: 9903
Re: Performance numbers question
I had a similar line of reasoning as your post since I am also in an area with high field elevations (8,000' DA can be seen during taxi much less cruise). I compared power loading at gross weight vs altitude rather than just straight hp because of the weight difference you point out. At takeoff powe...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 3:11 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15913
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
CAUTION Beware that although these numbers from N135WT came from Barry @ TAF USA, the Arm used for the Fuel is INCORRECT as it shows ALL Fuel including the Long Range (L/R) Tanks Fuel under only 1 Arm. However, as per POH Rev 2.2 it should be as follows: FUEL Main (46 Gallons Maximum): Arm (mm) 1,8...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:08 am
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
- Replies: 9
- Views: 15913
Re: Weight & Balance AFT CG Concerns
Not mine, but Barry from TAF USA sent me the weight and balance sheet for N135WT (extended range tanks + parachute I believe). Here are the numbers, but it'd probably be easier to use them if you ask him for the spreadsheet directly. Item Weight (Kg) Weight (lbs) Arm (mm) Arm (inches) Moment in/lbs ...
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 10:14 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Price Increase
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9331
Re: Price Increase
ncs, you just saved me $1,000 on the wing kit! Someone with my profile name can only give you eternal gratitude in return, I trust this suffices. :) My intentions were diminished for a moment, not because of the price increase, but the lack of communication (apparently my email was not included in ...
- Fri Feb 12, 2021 9:07 pm
- Forum: Regulations, Procedures & Certifications
- Topic: Foreflight performance data for Tsi
- Replies: 3
- Views: 19028
Re: Foreflight performance data for Tsi
For EAB, I thought you as the builder were the manufacturer and would be developing the performance charts during phase I (granted I'm a LONG way from that and haven't looked at it very closely) and what the kit manufacturer posts is just an approximate guideline of what you can expect. It would see...
- Tue Feb 09, 2021 6:15 pm
- Forum: Sling TSi
- Topic: Price Increase
- Replies: 4
- Views: 9331
Price Increase
In case anyone has missed it, it looks like TAF USA TSI prices are going up next week: We hope you are staying safe! Some of you have started the airplane build project you've always dreamed of during this time. Well done to you! The Sling TSi continues to be a best-seller for TAF Sling. We have see...