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akschu replied to the thread Another pmag question.I just spent the morning riding an e-bike in the Italian Alps. I’m super thankful that it was “self powered” or I’d be dead -
BAlmost exactly the same temps I saw in my testing. Seems like I would get an occasional kickback from my single SIM but it was very...
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HFS replied to the thread Leaking fuel tank rivet.Just for clarity - this is the wrong rivet to use because of its grip length - .125” - .187”. The unmodified rivet you would use is a... -
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Automotive scissors jack under the front of the stinger... Easy - peasy! -
KKyle Boatright replied to the thread Lifting Tail.I've been told I walk like one...
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Sam Buchanan replied to the thread Landing Lights.Probably not, but the electrical engineers on the forum might offer other suggestions. The problem is the power supplies the inexpensive... -
MMatt Speare posted the thread Light Sport Repairman Inspection - Airplane rating in General Discussion.If you’re interested in obtaining your FAA Light Sport Repairman Inspection certificate, which will enable you to conduct the annual...
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EZSHOK replied to the thread Landing Lights.Sam, Thank you for the advice. I have already had this issue with other none aviation electronics. Wonder if changing to white shielded... -
Sam Buchanan replied to the thread Lifting Tail.The ancient Egyptians would consider you a kindred soul! :)
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Sam Buchanan replied to the thread Landing Lights.Be aware that many non-aviation LED lights will generate huge amounts of electrical interference that will make the COM radio unusable...
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This statement is incorrect. A second battery/generator might be added in certain mission profiles to satisfy the comfort level of the... -
Sskirting_virga replied to the thread Aircraft weighing.I'm really curious to try scales on top of roller dollys to eliminate side load, as jacking the plane is much more convenient for the...
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Hhordi replied to the thread Leaking fuel tank rivet.Yep, I’m thinking is 125 too big for one small rivet…
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RRallylancer122 replied to the thread Best Prop Wrench Money Can Buy - 4th of July Sale.Tried to buy one and get the free shipping but it says sold out. Doh!
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Rrockyfatcat replied to the thread Aircraft weighing.I did A&P stuff for 25+ years at a number of places. I would get very amused when prepping a mainline commercial jet for Weight &...
