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by rcpilot
Tue Oct 31, 2023 1:39 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS
Replies: 15
Views: 16884

Re: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS

So after it working/not working back and forth for months we finally came to the conclusion that is was the sprag clutch. I decided to have the local flight school do the work being a)they had the tools and b)had just done it on one of their planes. Unfortunately, they have some staffing issues and ...
by rcpilot
Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:40 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Had an interesting experience with flight following today
Replies: 1
Views: 1580

Had an interesting experience with flight following today

Also learned not to forget my portable radio. About a month ago my mechanic and I had replaced the sprag clutch on my Rotax 912. Since then I done about 3+ hours of flying local to make sure everything was good. Today I was planning to fly from Long Island NY to Princeton, NJ. I take off from KHWV a...
by rcpilot
Mon Aug 14, 2023 9:33 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August
Replies: 54
Views: 88075

Re: SportPilotTalk.com Shutting Down in August

Sorry to hear the sale does not appear to be going well. $30 sent.
by rcpilot
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:50 pm
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period
Replies: 15
Views: 12616

Re: Take action! MOSAIC Comment period

Gee my comments weren't so lengthy.
by rcpilot
Sat Jul 22, 2023 5:17 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Major News! MOSAIC pre-publication version released!
Replies: 14
Views: 4438

Re: Major News! MOSAIC pre-publication version released!

I have/had no comment on quantity or quality of hours as it pertains to carrying passengers. My statement was that, probably in the FAAs eyes, getting your PPL requires more training than the SPL which in theory equals less risk to others . I have looked at upgrading from sport to private. As I see...
by rcpilot
Fri Mar 03, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS
Replies: 15
Views: 16884

Re: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS

Ok the gremlins seem to have gone. My mechanic finally had time to work on the plane with me(he had chastised me when I told him about my earlier troubleshooting). First he verified that there was spark from both ignition modules. Then he checked to make sure I had properly reseated the carb bowls. ...
by rcpilot
Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS
Replies: 15
Views: 16884

Re: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS

So the results are in. As a pair the floats from both carbs weigh 6.6 grams. Each one was about 3.3 grams. The float bowls were clean. So it's looking like new floats and of course new float bowl gaskets.
by rcpilot
Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS
Replies: 15
Views: 16884

Re: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS

All but 2 of the plugs(left? lower)had black soot. I also posted on the Rotax forum and after answering a few of his questions, Rodger suggested I weigh the floats. I have a digital reloading scale which should do the job. I'm also going to swap out the plugs and fuel filters.
by rcpilot
Tue Jan 31, 2023 2:00 pm
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS
Replies: 15
Views: 16884

Hard starting Rotax 912 ULS

I have a Zenith 601 XLB E-AB with a 100hp Rotax 912. My plane is tied down in the NE. Lately it's been hard/impossible to start. About 6 weeks ago I went to fly. The plane gave a hard time starting(upper 40's) and I eventually killed the battery. Jumped it with my car and it started. After warming i...
by rcpilot
Sun Dec 25, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 1
Views: 2139

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!
by rcpilot
Sat Aug 20, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Had an interesting trip
Replies: 3
Views: 2943

Had an interesting trip

So I'm based at HWV on Long Island. Last Thursday I decide to make a trip(it was my birthday) to Sky Manor Airport(N40) in NJ and have breakfast at the restaurant there. I'm basically setting up for a straight in approach and I hear another plane making an RNAV approach. It's nowhere in site or on m...
by rcpilot
Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:44 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MOSAIC
Replies: 14
Views: 4772

Re: MOSAIC

So apparently, in part because they decided to separate out manned and unmanned aircraft, the "new" date for release of the proposed rules is August 2023. Maybe in time for my 64th birthday. I won't hold my breath.
by rcpilot
Thu Jul 28, 2022 6:16 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: MOSAIC
Replies: 14
Views: 4772

Re: MOSAIC

I read his article. Didn't sound promising. Typical government BS.
by rcpilot
Thu Jun 30, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Ask The Mechanic
Topic: CH601XL 2003 bungee shock replacement help instructions
Replies: 1
Views: 4709

Re: CH601XL 2003 bungee shock replacement help instructions

Did you try the Zenith Forum? And are you talking about the regular bungee or what Zenith has as a replacement with the disks? My mechanic and I changed out the bungee once but when it came time to replace that one I went with the Viking steel spring replacement. Works great and you never have to ch...
by rcpilot
Wed May 11, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: Hangar Talk
Topic: Flying to a military base
Replies: 2
Views: 3495

Re: Flying to a military base

Well, this looks like it's going no where. So shortly after i submitted the paperwork my plane was damaged by the 6 tornadoes that touched down on Long Island, including one at my airport. I didn't get any feedback but being my plane was out of commission I wasn't concerned. Now that my plane has be...