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7903
Just wanted the group to know that if you are looking for a DPE to give you your Sport Pilot practical exam, Wayne Ouelette from Maine just came to my location...
guysisson
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Jun 3, 2008
9:08 pm
7904
I took my Practical exam with Wayne in Maine 2 years ago he is great, My Wife and I took a mini vacation we drove from NJ to Maine. Good seafood in Maine I...
dion@...
dion_mermegas
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Jun 3, 2008
11:40 pm
7905
I set up a Facebook profile where I can post my pictures, videos and events and I want to add you as a friend so you can see it. First, you need to join...
Bob Burton
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Jun 6, 2008
3:49 am
7906
Anorher Great Pilot is Fernando Rodrigues. Fernando is a 4000 th hours Pilot in Sky Ranger, WT9(Dinamic), EuroStar etc eyc..... etc, Quick Silver(several ...
Joao Oliveira
jnunooliveira
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Jun 6, 2008
5:48 am
7907
Hi guys! A friend and I just finished building his new Skyranger Swift with a Jabiru 2200 (85Hp) engine. The Jabi started first time and pured like a kitten...
sefofani
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Jun 8, 2008
1:11 pm
7908
There have in the past been two problems with Jab engines, my favorite engine, which may or may not be your problem. At one time the floats were defective and...
Jerry Jones
chandlertitan
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Jun 8, 2008
4:23 pm
7909
If the spark plugs are black it is rich.&nbsp; The choke may be on a bit, the float bowl needle valve may be weak and allow more fuel in, you may be using a...
dale seitzer
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Jun 8, 2008
11:20 pm
7910
Hey why dont you try posting in jabiruengines , i am sure somebody has seen somthing like what you are experiencing there. ... a ... like ... allowed ... ...
tlkchew
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Jun 9, 2008
1:46 am
7911
In a message dated 6/8/2008 9:11:19 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, riaanvdheever@... writes: Hi guys! A friend and I just finished building his new...
kayberg@...
kayberg11
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Jun 9, 2008
10:59 am
7912
I don't run a Jab, but THE most common problem with new homebuilts is dirt in the fuel. It is SO easy to get some junk somewhere in the fuel system during...
Jack Kuehn
flyinjack2003
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Jun 9, 2008
7:52 pm
7913
Hello, I am rebuilding from scratch a old Skyranger (Synairgie 1995). I had to dismantle quite everything in the cabin and change loads of tubes. I am...
Yves LEGRAND
aerolegray
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Jun 10, 2008
6:20 pm
7914
Hi Group, Do any of you have any speed mods to make the Skyranger go a little faster? If you share any secrets with me, I won't tell anyone! (ha) I...
Kerwyn Stoll
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Jun 18, 2008
12:44 pm
7915
Kerwyn, I fly behind the 80 hp Rotax at 5300 rpm and show 105 max, but cruise easily at less than 5000 rpm, and get 90-95 . I use GPS and ASI for speed...
Chuck Young
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Jun 18, 2008
1:52 pm
7916
Chuck. Thanks for the reply. I'm jealous, but happy for you! I wonder what I have done to hurt my cruise. Still having fun though! Kerwyn Chuck Young...
Kerwyn Stoll
kerdogs
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Jun 18, 2008
3:39 pm
7917
The 912S was the top choice for all the SkyRangers initially built in the U.S. The performance is unmatched. However, the price is also unmatched. But as the...
AFox23699@...
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Jun 18, 2008
5:18 pm
7918
... I get the same results with my 80 hp Rotax as Chuck is getting. I have wheel pants and fairing on nose and main gear. Les ... cruise easily at less than...
sky4les012
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Jun 18, 2008
6:06 pm
7919
Yah, the 912 was the engine of choice, but things may have changed a bit after Jabiru came along and got some initial kinks ironed out. When camparing...
Jerry Jones
chandlertitan
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Jun 18, 2008
6:52 pm
7920
Kerwyn, I forgot to mention that I do have wheel pants on the plane and I do think that makes a difference. I also use an Ivo ground adjustable prop. Are you...
Chuck Young
flyguy1937
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Jun 18, 2008
9:16 pm
7921
I have two luggage bags that were made to fit the rear shelf in my Skyranger when I had it. Very useful when touring. They also had shoulder straps fitted for...
Martin Mosley
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Jun 18, 2008
9:34 pm
7922
Chuck, I've got a 44x62 Sensinich prop which is what was recommended by Skyranger for the Jabiru. The engine will pull 3050-3100 RPM at full throttle...
Kerwyn Stoll
kerdogs
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Jun 18, 2008
11:49 pm
7923
Updated my site with photos of fuselage spreader bar, modified cowl ready for final sand and paint and seat mods. http://wilsonnz.orcon.net.nz...
WAYNE WILSON
skyrangernz
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Jun 19, 2008
4:52 am
7924
I would say the problem is your honesty!!! I get similar speeds with my Rotax 80 hp. No wheel pants. Wing root sealed off well, no other mods. Jack...
Jack Kuehn
flyinjack2003
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Jun 19, 2008
12:59 pm
7925
A vendre BEST OFF SKYRANGER SWIFT 912S 100 ch, 29 heures de vol, equipé radio FILSER ATR 500, transpondeur TRT 800 mode S. Bleu et blanc, equipé carenages de...
wsteeve2003
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Jun 19, 2008
2:28 pm
7926
Jack, if this is true, you apparently have the same problem that I have! Thanks for your kind reply! Kerwyn Jack Kuehn <jack.kuehn@...> wrote: I would...
Kerwyn Stoll
kerdogs
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Jun 19, 2008
5:21 pm
7927
I am coming to France in August for a family holiday. Is there any of our Skyranger friends who live near Compiegne and Soissons in the Picardy region and...
Trev Jackson
skyranger1951
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Jun 19, 2008
6:57 pm
7928
Hi Trev, I am living on LFGO Airdrome in th south of Paris, opposite side of Compiegne and I operate two old SKR powered by 582. If nobody aswers, and if you...
Christian
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Jun 19, 2008
9:40 pm
7929
I Cut my wings shorter... hoping it will go faster. oops just kidding. i have a swift version actually, on a jab as well. Its not flying yet. so cant give...
tlkchew
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Jun 20, 2008
1:34 am
7930
Good choice (swift)! I would have ordered a swift too if I had known about them. Oh well. Let me know how swift the swift is when you get it done. Maybe...
Kerwyn Stoll
kerdogs
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Jun 20, 2008
2:40 am
7931
We use a coarser prop on our UK jabirus, and keep under 2900 max. Don't know if it would help top speed but you might find cruise figures improve a little - or...
Paul Dewhurst
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Jun 20, 2008
9:32 am
7932
Paul, Thanks for the good information, which I found to be soothing for my "slow woes"! I feel more satisfied now. I wanted to tell you that I had read a...
Kerwyn Stoll
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Jun 21, 2008
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