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by Dave Collis 2296
October 1st, 2019, 1:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Mobile phones on flight line
Replies: 13
Views: 8714

Re: Mobile phones on flight line

The Canadian MAAC (model aeronautic association of Canada) sent out an advisory a couple of years ago regarding the proximity of cell (mobile) phones in the pits and on the flightline. I have witnessed a case where the flyer, I was standing next to him, had his phone ring and his plane started to fl...
by Dave Collis 2296
September 15th, 2019, 2:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Evolution 260cc radial problems.
Replies: 4
Views: 3663

Re: Evolution 260cc radial problems.

Check with Adrian at CH Ignitions (in Florida)
He is now a UMS dealer (new design line of radials) and may be able to source parts from India for you.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
January 2nd, 2019, 3:30 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: HAPPY NEW YEAR
Replies: 3
Views: 2946

Re: HAPPY NEW YEAR

Yes, all the best to all members and families for 2019.

Cheers, Dave.
(from the Colonies)
by Dave Collis 2296
April 4th, 2018, 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: M/ship card
Replies: 5
Views: 3920

M/ship card

I've just received my 2018 card, .....mailed from Belgium????????

Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
March 26th, 2018, 11:55 pm
Forum: Radio Equipment
Topic: HITEC 225MG Servo fault
Replies: 9
Views: 7194

Re: HITEC 225MG Servo fault

Rob Buckley wrote:Is it something the servo does once and once only, the first time it is ever powered up, or does the servo do it every time its turned on?

The servos I have that twitch, do it every time. I sent them off the a Hitec repair facility..haven't heard back from them yet.
by Dave Collis 2296
March 26th, 2018, 4:57 am
Forum: Radio Equipment
Topic: HITEC 225MG Servo fault
Replies: 9
Views: 7194

Re: HITEC 225MG Servo fault

I've also had some recently purchased 645's buzz and twitch when the radio is switched on.
Never had any issues with the older ones and I must have at least 60 of them.
by Dave Collis 2296
February 7th, 2018, 2:46 pm
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Cleaning Litho plate
Replies: 6
Views: 5095

Re: Cleaning Litho plate

I've used lacquer thinner , but my litho plate had been used for newspaper printing so it was just ink.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
September 29th, 2017, 3:39 pm
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Thor 45cc Engine problem
Replies: 25
Views: 15679

Re: Thor 45cc Engine problem

Did your Zenoah 20 have the Zenoah ignition unit?
They are a known power hog.
Most of us with the original ignition have changed over to RCXL

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
September 29th, 2017, 1:41 pm
Forum: For Sale or Wanted
Topic: wanted twin petrol engines
Replies: 9
Views: 7318

Re: wanted twin petrol engines

I've got a 342 sitting here I'm never going to use. Shipping to the Uk would be a bit costly methinks.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
August 31st, 2017, 5:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: advice wing tube issues
Replies: 35
Views: 19171

Re: advice wing tube issues

I don't know if I would use just paper. I used the plastic wing covering as it has a shiney finish that wont absorb any resin that gets on it. Paper being slightly porous will soak up any resin that might get on it. You will now have a solid metal/fiberglass tube assy. Make sure to wax very thorough...
by Dave Collis 2296
August 31st, 2017, 1:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: advice wing tube issues
Replies: 35
Views: 19171

Re: advice wing tube issues

Is the tube through the fuselage a bit of bog roll too? You could lay up glass on the metal tube to make a new wing sleeve, but that would be a complete swine to get off again. If you cover the metal tube with a layer of plastic covering film, ultracote, monocote etc, 3 or 4 good coats of wax, some...
by Dave Collis 2296
August 6th, 2017, 10:06 pm
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Thor 45cc Engine problem
Replies: 25
Views: 15679

Re: Thor 45cc Engine problem

Hi Tony.

All is well in the Colonies, thank you.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
August 6th, 2017, 1:49 pm
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Thor 45cc Engine problem
Replies: 25
Views: 15679

Re: Thor 45cc Engine problem

Listening to your video, that sounds like an ignition miss. Do you have the original Chinese plug in it? If so swap it for a NGK, Champion, Bosch etc. Is the spark plug cap pushed onto the plug all the way..high tension lead in good order? Try another ignition module. Pick up sensors have been known...
by Dave Collis 2296
April 20th, 2017, 2:07 pm
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Fuel plumbing in a 1/3 Spacewalker
Replies: 10
Views: 7926

Re: Fuel plumbing in a 1/3 Spacewalker

When was the G38 last run?
It may require a carb kit...metering diaphgram no longer supple, inlet needle stuck closed, pump flapper valves stuck or curled up not seating, etc. or as mentioned air leak in the fuel lines.
The walbro carb will pull fuel vertically quite a distance.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
February 6th, 2017, 11:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Kingfisher Aviation
Replies: 14
Views: 9822

Re: Kingfisher Aviation

Hi Ian.

Paul has contacted me and, hopefully all is in hand.

Cheers,
Dave.

PS... I don't have a spam bin.
by Dave Collis 2296
February 2nd, 2017, 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Kingfisher Aviation
Replies: 14
Views: 9822

Re: Kingfisher Aviation

Well. I guess this isn't working either.
by Dave Collis 2296
February 1st, 2017, 1:31 am
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Kingfisher Aviation
Replies: 14
Views: 9822

Re: Kingfisher Aviation

Paul.
E-mail sent.

Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
January 30th, 2017, 3:28 am
Forum: Technical Help required
Topic: Zenoah 38 Problems
Replies: 3
Views: 3469

Re: Zenoah 38 Problems

Also make sure the gasket goes on the carb first then the diaphragm then the cover.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
January 27th, 2017, 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Wellington
Replies: 12
Views: 8551

Re: Wellington

Thank you, Gents.

Cheers,
Dave.
by Dave Collis 2296
January 26th, 2017, 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion Topics
Topic: Wellington
Replies: 12
Views: 8551

Re: Wellington

What are you gents using for a tail wheel retract? I've given up on Kingfisher and no joy from Unitracts, but I was contacted by Dave Brown (Thank you, Dave)who stated he had not had any call for a Welly t/wheel retract unit but would see if anything suitable could be found. I've heard nothing back ...

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