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Hi there, my apologies.....it is the standard 2 blade wooden prop.

My Prop log book says model V530TA-D35

Cheers

Francois

Hi there Friends

My prop is coming up for overhaul, and it will have to go to the guys here in South Africa, there is only one place that will do it....the sad news, I have heard of hassles being h ...

Hi there All

Stewart's machine is awesome machine.....I have seen it in the final stages of being converted to a glass cockpit.....

Cheers

Francois

ZU-DGD

I fly my 18T, is all the South African sportman's maneuvers.

Spin, Stall turn, loop and Aileron roll. I just do not link them, due to my own capabilities.....Yakbaas links them for the sequence and ...

Hi there

My friend has already sourced one, so all is good.

Thanks for all the help and messages.

Cheers

Francois

Hi there is the any one out there with a Yak 52 aileron hinge?

A mate of mine has damaged his due to a under cart failure....

Thanks Eric

Here in South Africa, we do not get the Phillips Brand.

There is the Mobil Multigrade 20W 50, that comes from he USA.

Then we get the mono grades SAE 50 and 60

I am using Strai ...

Can I ask the question, straight or ashless???

When bedding the rings is it really necessary for straight oil?

I look forward to some sage advice....

Cheers

Francois

Hi there Guys and Gals

I am just a simple sprinkler salesman, so need to some advice in the simplest terms.....

I have just recovered from a Hydraulic lock and the the process have honed the cyl ...

Well the aircraft is certified to do it, so we are allowed to do it....I am sure even you!!!

My hassle is the what does it do to the characteristics......and Richard Goode has given us clue.....

Just curious what country you plan to do this in?

Mark

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South Africa......want to join us?

Hi there one and all

I would like to know has anyone flown the 18T without its doors?

The reason for this is so I can drop a person wit a parachute.....

Please let me know if there is anyone ...

Welcome......awesome aeroplane......I hope you enjoy it all!

Well as an update I would like post the following.

Due to a lot of support from friends and a very good engineer we managed to replace the bent rod, on #5
Below is what would consider a safe proce ...

Hi there friends

I use Castrol Aviator AD 120 in my M14P.

I have heard that the mono grade oils are not being made any more, and it seems all mono grade oils will be replaced by multi grade oils ...

Hi there Larry, point taken, but the less oil you have the less is the chance for the LOCK.

I am not sure and hopefully there is wisdom on this list that can answer the question:

Is there enough ...

I can take 3 days for a Hydraulic lock to form......That translates into a lot fun flying, but a huge fuel bill.... Sad

Thanks William

But that does not show the puller to get the link rod pins out?

I am looking for an idea of where I can get one or what it looks like so I could make one....knowing I am here in S ...

As Dennis pointed out No. 4 is the master rod. If it is bent then
you have a very serious problem and it will not be fixed in the field.
You are correct that both retaining rings need to be remove ...

My apologies this was a typo....I need to remove link rod #5

I hope this make more sense.....

Cheers

Francois