I had formed the impression that the 912S engine had a nasty habit of chucking its carbs off due to the high compression causing a big torque swing on...
Hi Guys, Have been enjoying the group and reading the helpful suggestions, and amazed at what I'm hearing and learning. Have a couple of questions. First, for...
Hi Chuck, I plan on registering mine with EAA as an ultralight trainer. I'm a UFIE with them and will be using mine for training here in Wisconsin. When...
Would love to see the pics. I saw your new creation O/L looks great and the price is sure right. I've got a little over 160 hours logged on mine. I've made a...
I recently purchased a new skyranger kit from IMFLYN in Buckeye AZ. This purchase has been both difficult and frustrating to say the least. First my kit had...
Sounds like you have need of some help from your dealer. Who is that, Rick ? I'm amazed you didn't get at least a partially translated construction manual....
In a message dated 1/2/03 3:26:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Everybody's serial number is 2000....at least for one batch. Call Kevin Green at Greenlandings....
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... a ... registration of your S/R, I registered mine with EAA as an U/L trainer. A. Fox ... of ... S.R.'s?...
... In a message dated 1/2/03 3:26:17 PM Eastern Standard Time, bleakneyd@a... writes: I recently purchased a new skyranger kit from IMFLYN in Buckeye AZ. This...
Thanks for the info. I had contacted Kevin earlier when I was thinking of buying a skyranger. I really appreciate the advice and will contact him again. Dave...
Hi Anyone out there have any tips on bleeding the Skyranger brakes. Below is some advice I have offered to one of our builders in the UK. We only have ...
Paul, I tried back feeding fluid through the system without any luck. The fluid just would not go. Upon removing the nipple on the caliper, there was a small...
Hi Paul, I'm very interested in any responses you get, and will be watching my email daily. I too, have gone thru one full bottle of brake fluid, have a...
Thanks Bill for the address for insurance. I'll check them out. Chuck ... From: mister guy To: skyranger@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 5:36...
I also had trouble with the brakes, but finally got it. First I attached the brake lines securely and removed the handle fill plug. Then I moved the center...
Thanks Jim and Richard for your replies. Our first machine had the nipples with the ball under. These are intended for self bleeding brakes but dont work well...
Hi Here is a link to down the skyranger model for xplane, so you can try before you fly!! http://xavier.bonnafous.free.fr/skyranger.html Brian ... Outgoing...
On Thursday I took a look at a Skyranger under construction in Canada. The owner had the construction manual, but not any video(s) because he bought his...
Dave, if you are serious about wanting even a French manual for the SR, I still have the one that came with my kit. You are welcome to it if you want it....
We have the same sad story of brake fluid over the floor I'm afraid, but Gary (from Flylight) gave us this advice: Before bleeding, fully slackening off the...
In a message dated 1/4/03 10:26:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, tya2@... ... Would strongly advise your friend to call Kevin Green, 304-754-6010 and get the...
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Thanks Doug, Rick, Paul, Richard and Bill for the recent helpful responses to my question regarding brakes and insurance. Given the fact that so many folks are...
Paul Have you tried these self bleeding brake nipple kits designed for the Automotive aftermarket. I believe they just have a tube which goes to a bottle no...
Very interesting - it appears that you had more to say however, as the sentance stops abruptly. As the preceeding was so good I would be interested to hear the...
TYA and Chuck said: On Thursday I took a look at a Skyranger under construction in Canada. The owner had the construction manual, but not any video(s) because...
... Just for amusement I've flipped through the original parts sketches and totted up a total of 283 fasteners either M6 or M8 - I didn't count anything...
You're right - I pressed the wrong button by mistake! To continue... I think some of our sloppiness is due to the fact that the calipers are not quite...
... Now there's an example of how very valuable an egroup can be. I have delayed doing the brakes (like everything else) until it becomes imperative. Many...
We have only had to do our two, so havent had much experience. Ricks method sounds good to me. Your method also sounds promising - let us know how you get on! ...