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John Hauck
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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 Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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Hi Gang:
James Tripp came up and helped me get the Hauck gear legs on the
mkIII, plus a miriad of other things that it takes to get a new engine
installation ready for the first start up. Oil system has to be
primed, cooling system filled, fuel system was flushed from the tank
to the carbs.
Had to to a primary prop pitch set, mount the prop, and fire it up.
What a beautiful sight and sound to hear a 912ULS come to life for the
first time. Didn't turn more than a cylinder before it came to life.
Checked the mags, and no mag check. Got the engine shut down with the
enrichers. Trouble shot and found the problem. Cranked it for the
second time, mag check, good, shut down good.
Loaded her up and hauled to the airstrip. Wings and lift struts
installed, and Miss P'fer is home in her hanger.
Tomorrow is supposed to be a cruddy weather day down here. Will use
it to get the center section installed and all the other little things
that need to be taken care of to get this bird ready for her first
flight since 22 Aug 2006.
Will probably be flying Sunday. That will give me enough time to get
everything dialed in and happy with the engine and airplane.
Doctor apts Monday. Will pack up and get out of here for Lakeland
Tuesday morning. Should be there after the airshow at about 1730.
It is a good feeling to have the old gal back in the hanger after such
a long time of being powerless.
Take care,
john h
mkIII
PS: Thanks James for being such a big help to me today.
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JetPilot
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:22 pm Post subject: Re: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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Thats awesome, I bet you are very anxious to get back in the air after eight months of not flying... I am looking foward to hearing your report on the tapered warp drive prop, especially being that I have one exactly like yours still in the box waiting to be installed.
Mike
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Roger Lee
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Location: Tucson, Az.
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:24 pm Post subject: Re: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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Hi John,
I hope the winds we have had here for the last three days don't hit there. They are up to 35-40 mph. They are headed your way.
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Roger Lee
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: Re: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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Rotax recommeded when using the Warp Drive to use nothing over 68" and use the tapered tips to cut down on the load the prop puts on the gears when it comes to a stop. The Warp Drive I guess seems to be a heavier prop. They recommended to never use the Warp Drive with the metal leading edge protection. Too much weight/energy at the tips for gearbox longevity.
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John Hauck
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:25 pm Post subject: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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| Rotax recommeded when using the Warp Drive to use nothing over 68"
and use the tapered tips to cut down on the load the prop puts on the
gears when it comes to a stop. The Warp Drive I guess seems to be a
heavier prop. They recommended to never use the Warp Drive with the
metal leading edge protection. Too much weight/energy at the tips for
gearbox longevity.
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Roger L:
How about sending me a reference on the above info about Rotax and
Warp Drive Props.
I have been flying Warp Drive 70 and 72 inch props since 1993, on my
582, 912UL, and 912ULS, about 2,600 hours. I have a new Warp Drive
70" taper tip with nickle steel leading edge on the new 912ULS. BTW,
all my Warps had nickle steel leading edges. The older props were 11"
and the newer ones are 15".
We pulled the gear box on my last 912ULS a couple hours before I
removed it from my airplane and delivered it to the buyer. With
1,233.0 hours, there was no wear of any kind. Of course that was all
Warp Drive, Valvoline Durablend Semi Synthetic, and TG3614 oil
filters. If Shell Rotella made a semi-synthetic blend oil, that is
what I would run in my 912ULS. If it is good enough to lube the
accessory gear drive in a big over the road diesel, it is good enough
to get the job done in my little Rotax.
I don't think I read it during this last run on oil filters. The
primary reason Rotax recommends their oil filter is during cold
weather start up. This is when the bypass valve has the best chance
of opening, dumping all the dirty contents back into the oil system.
Rotax seems to be satisfied with their oil filter, especially physical
size, filter capacity. One can nearly double filter area by changing
up from a TG3614 to a TG3600. The end of the can is near the number 2
exhaust outlet, but it will work if you think you need more
filtration.
I am satisfied with my setup. I am not recommended anyone else on the
List use the same systems I do. It is their choice.
john h
mkIII
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John Hauck
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Location: Titus, Alabama (hauck's holler)
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:35 pm Post subject: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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tapered warp drive prop, especially being that I have one exactly
like yours still in the box waiting to be installed.
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Hi Mike,
Better stick that Warp Drive on and go fly.
Been flying Warps since 1993. Totally satisfied with performance,
reliability, survivability. Was amazed at the amount of abuse the
prop will take and keep on flying.
Zero maintenance, never had to balance one, and once I get it dialed
in, never have to go back and reset the pitch.
My experience is with 70 and 72 inch primarily. Performance is pretty
close, with the 72 inch climbing a little better than the 70 inch.
Cruise speed is about the same. Noise level is much less with the 70
inch.
john h
mkIII
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| Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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In a message dated 4/13/2007 6:15:54 PM Central Standard Time, jhauck(at)elmore.rr.com writes:
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It is a good feeling to have the old gal back in the hanger after such
a long time of being powerless.
Take care,
john h
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John,
I dont see how you could stand not flying Miss P for that long. Must have had wirthdrawal pains! How did you cope? Hope everything checks out for you.
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JetPilot
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2007 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Hauck mkIII Lives |
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John,
I will most definately put on my Warp Drive the first chance I have. There are so many Warp Drive props out there and they have a great record. With the Warp I will also have a fair chance of the prop not comming apart when something comes off my engine and runs through it 
My only question is if I should have gotten the 72 inch or not. I would like the extra performance. Do you think the extra noise in your case could be from the tips being so close to the boom ? I have enough clearance, that I could run either size of prop 70 or 72 and not have to worry about the tips being to close to the boom and making a bunch of noise.
Rotax recommendations or not, a 68 inch or less would be a real dissapointment on a 912-S, I dont think the performane would be good at all once the diameter of the prop started getting that small on a Kolb.
Mike
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