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    HERO ULTRALIGHT

    Phil Hi from UK. Having looked at your Hero I recognise a similar configuration to a Ultralight I have here. I attach photos of my aircraft, a Letov Sluka 2M operationing on a type of Part 103 but called Single Seat De-Regulated (SSDR) here in UK. Roughly speaking its AUW must not exceed about...
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    Mechanical Moving Map

    In the 60's we used Decca Navigator on the RAF Wessex 2's. Decca Stations were set up around the UK and the Decca Navigator had something called Decometers if I remember right. They were Red, Green and Blue Datastreams which were decoded and triangulated a position. That was display on a paper...
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    I finally became a pilot, and now I'm completely confused about my future build.

    In Macedonia reliability has to be a No.1 consideration surely. The terrain can be challenging? I've built and refurbished several aircraft and what you choose must match several criteria. Your experience and competence? Both flying and practical skills. What is the primary aim and use of the...
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    Twin-prop single engine gyro

    Erik Is this the sort of thing? Portfolio
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    Homemade Autopilot with a Raspberry/computer

    Xflight Unit is modular and based on RPi3/4.
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    Homemade Autopilot with a Raspberry/computer

    This option looks worth considering. Autopilot | Xflight Technologies I've already used a Servo and Servo Tester as controller on my unregulated Ultralight Elevator TRIM. Its a slow paced build up to eventually adding a Wing Leveller next. Wanted to check feasibility. It works well. Just needed...
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    Painting with latex house paint

    Re. Latex and rolling onto the required surface and cover. Although weight has been mentioned in some of the responses, no actual factual weight differences has been mentioned. I'm a simple Country Boy and on painting my aircraft in latex applied this simple measure. The paint has weight in the...
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    Painting with latex house paint

    Can thoroughly recommend Zinsser Bulls Eye Zero Primer rolled on. It's been on 8 years now. It was applied on top of very scrappy finish? Gently sanded back crazed areas and went for it. Looked good, easy to apply and I had the advantage of an old type aircraft that I wanted to look shabby chic...
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    The Lightest Starter for Rotax 2-Strokes

    If its that easy and can be done so inexpensively Armilite then why are you not in the market selling! With the margins being claimed you know of, you could make a killing by halving those margins and manufacture to sell. You've got the kit? So howabout stepping up and backing up your claims!
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    The Lightest Starter for Rotax 2-Strokes

    Looks good. I elected for the M5 Starter and abandoned Pull Start on 447. I use a 175 Amp Lithium Ion battery. The Battery weighs 10 ounces and is small. The cost was such that I purchased two and keep a spare on board in Fireproof Bag. Pictures of install included. Regards Gerry Bath, England.
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    The Lightest Starter for Rotax 2-Strokes

    I can thoroughly recommend the M5 Starter. I have it on my Fan cooled 447. Weight is important so I adopted using a Lithium Ion Battery with Cold Cranking 170 Amps weighing 10 ounces. FLTX7L - Fulbat The final part to complete a sweet install is the KeyWest Rectifier/Regulator with its smooth DC...
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    The Lightest Starter for Rotax 2-Strokes

    Have M5 Starter on my 447 Sluka. Easy to fit and very smooth operation. I use a Lithium Ion Battery capable of 175 Amps at Cranking. Weighs 10 ounces (400 Grams). Cost £75.00 from FulBat. LITHIUM - Fulbat. In fact I now have 2 as its so light I can carry it as a spare. Charge in 1 hour. Regards...
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    UK IFR panel

    HI from UK. I have a AvMap Ultra installed in a SSDR (Sort of Part 103. Its paired to an AvMap EngiBox for EMS on Rotax 447. The Ultra supports the foloowing as per Manual. Certainly ADF and VOR from Jeppesen Database. Its simulated of course but works fine. This is what the Manual says...
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    Minimax engine swap 503 for 447

    I have a M5 Starter on my Letov Sluka with 447 engine directly from Nigel in Devon. Great to install and wonderful action. I've used a FullBat 170A Cranking Lithium Ion Battery weighing 10 ounces! It really turns the engine. Well worth the investment. After hand propping an old Continental for...
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    Which twin engine British homebuilt was it?

    Hi. Had Speedtwin visit my Farm Strip in Somerset, England about 5 years ago. Unusual Aircraft, reminded me of the Argentinian IA 58 Pucará of the Argentine Air Force albeit much smaller. The Speedtwin seemed to perform well. Regards Gerry
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