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    Protech Pt2 C

    I don't sorry, I purchased the Protech completed, however I have the wing build details in the builder manual
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    Protech Pt2 C

    Hi Mate, I have the complete manual in paper version. What sections are you after? Bodie Australia
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    Michael Roodt Sunbird Parasol

    Didn't replace the covering as it's still in good condition. Here's some photos of the frame.
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    Michael Roodt Sunbird Parasol

    I did buy it years ago a d have restored it. Now has a 912ULS in it. 350kg with 100hp. Flies like a mini extra 300. Still finishing off the provisional 40hrs of flying but want to move her on as well.
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    Michael Roodt Sunbird Parasol

    I actually have this aircraft now, in fact just test flew it today after refurbishment. As far as I know there aren't any plans. The wings are dual round aluminium spars with timber ribs. Fuselage is square carbon steel frame with aluminium stringers forming the round shape. Looking to sell her...
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    BMW conversion,

    I'm converting a 2006 1200RT engine ATM, I was going to use speeduino which is a DIY EFI brain that can run just about anything. However my 19 reg single seat is simple and the added systems of injector pumps etc have got me looking at a pair of mikuni carbs to slot into the injector bodies. For...
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    Still waiting on the replacement speed controller, I'm quickly loosing patience to the point of maybe getting a different brand controller. A friend of mine sent me the cafe blog link with my glider in it, I was really surprised! Winters come to an end in Australia and some good soaring will be...
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    The bearing is just a single row roller bearing, similar to this one. Free Shipping 1PC 6922 2RS 110x150x20 Metric Thin Section Bearings 61922RS 6922RS-in Deep Groove Ball Bearing from Industry & Business on Aliexpress.com Sent from my iPad
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    I had a 450a esc so the unit wouldn't be working anywhere near its max output. Generally speed controllers can't put out there rated amperage continuously and when I thought I might be drawing power in the mid 200's I ruled out a jeti 300. The motor is recommended to 14s but on consultation...
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    Test flight two today. Towed up behind the moyes dragonfly tow plane in about 20kts of wind. Clear winter day. Released in a choppy thermal and added some power to test the motor. Was climbing nicely drawing 160 amps when there was a load bang, and then the smell of burnt electrics. I knew that...
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    Bearing ID is 110mm. The bearing locks on a tapered 2.5mm thick aluminium sleeve that has another 2.5mm nylon sleeve inside that separates the boom from the bearing sleeve.
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    Microlift Glider Airfoil Design

    Hi gianni Not sure of any other tempests around. As far as I know only a handful (20 or so) were built. i have tested my electric system once so far, I'm getting 40kg of thrust drawing 120A using a 15kw pletenburg predator 37 outrunner. I have posted some pictures in another thread called...
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    Prop folded against boom Ready for first test flight Cockpit, tablet runs xcsoar and attaches to bluetooth vario and ias sensor. Battery sits behind firewall, under wing spar.
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    Moyes tempest electric conversion

    A mate and I managed to acquire two old moyes tempest last year. Although they fly well for what they are We wanted to see if it could be converted to electric in the hope of getting a self launch from it. Originally the idea was going to mount the motor behind the fuselage under the boom, but...
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    Microlift Glider Airfoil Design

    Thanks for the plot files. the wings are fairly simple, a 4 inch tube forms the main spar, running 3/4 the length of the wing span. A lower strut and jury support the main spar. A 1 inch tube forms the leading edge curve for the sail and a flattened 1 inch tube forms the tailing edge and bolts...
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    Microlift Glider Airfoil Design

    I'm currently re-building the wings of a moyes tempest. The tempest uses battons and sails similar to a hang glider. The wing has the potential to be very efficient following a rebuild. I would like to use a profile similar to the carbon dragon or sparrowhawk but am having trouble finding the...
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