RE: [DOG mailing list] Magneto removal.

Hi All. Attached will be of interest as removing the mag in a H36 is well challenging. This was available in the archives but I cant find them anymore “comment Pete”. It covers those pesky challenges of an H36. Supplement Ian’s abbreviated version with it and you should find it straight

RE: [DOG mailing list] Re: Spark plugs?

The engine manual says the spark plug gap is 0.4mm -0.5mm For low ambient temperature they recommend a gap of 0.3 mm- 0.4mm Limbach changed to automotive style plugs after Eyquem ceased production. They were a modern style auto plug with a conductor ring below the electrode and 3 earth

RE: [DOG mailing list] Ignition switch and knob

Word I heard was they lost some key staff to MT. Seems they lack backup people with the quals and experience . In their system the authorities have a name attached to them. As I understand it the UK agent has the quals to do overhauls and I mean the whole nine yards leading edge strip and all.

RE: [DOG mailing list] Motor mounts aka silent blocks

OPS just realized this was still in my drafts so a really late reply. Read “by Crickey” as Steve Erwin would say. Yep they progressively get a lean to them. Swap side for side to go the other way and get another 20 years out of them. The cable tension is to take the thrust loads

RE: [DOG mailing list] Rubber Magneto Mount

: Friday, February 14, 2020 10:45 PM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] Rubber Magneto Mount Thanks Nige! -Original Message- From: Nigel Baker mailto:ni...@limbachaustralia.com> > To: dog mailto:dog@lists.riverland.net.au> > Sent: Fri, Feb 14,

RE: [DOG mailing list] Rubber Magneto Mount

I now realize you are not in OZ so yes contact Gerlinde Limbach gerlinde.limb...@limflug.de Your element is the blue colured polymer which it the later material I.W. mentions. Still suffers from the additives in engine oil. The manual describes it as

RE: [DOG mailing list] Rubber Magneto Mount

Check for oil leaks from the rear crankshaft seal as that is usually the cause. Ultimately the thing breaks down to very small parts and vanishes to the bottom of the accessory case. Once that happens the engine gets really hard to start and loses power due to the ignition timing retarding many

RE: [DOG mailing list] H36 top speed

in contact with you Nigel regarding the repair to GNW as we progress. Best regards Ian W. From: dog@lists.riverland.net.au <mailto:dog@lists.riverland.net.au> On Behalf Of Nigel Baker Sent: Friday, 8 November 2019 2:30 a.m. To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au <m

RE: [DOG mailing list] H36 top speed

Hi Jarek Ian and all. I have experienced this pitch problem once before on an IS 28 M2 (worst aircraft I have ever flown) and while I knew the answer I didn’t tell the owner as I considered him a loose cannon on maintenance. He wrote the aircraft off during landing which was pretty predictable

RE: [DOG mailing list] rain

Hi Jarek. Sorry for the late response. The wing profile of the H36 is not a very critical profile hence its tame stall caracteristics. I have flown in rain many times when touring. Not heavy but light rain and fine mist. I noted that you can clearly see where the laminar flow finishes by the

[DOG mailing list] Flying humour

Seems this may not have gone through when I sent it from what others have said. So enjoy and see if David can debunk this one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILop3Kn3JO8 Nige.

RE: [DOG mailing list] Political humor

Bugger. Heather didn’t like your mail. She said “go away David” although she used far more stronger words than that. Heather spotted this in the local rag and was enjoying spreading it till you debunked it and spoiled it for her. Ratbag. So to replace it lets see if you can debunk this.

RE: [DOG mailing list] Limbach 2000 - spark plug on cylinder 4 getting black and sooty

Hi Jarek. The engine does not need to be removed to remove the Magneto. Attached is the how to. Excuse me but it is written for dummies. I suggest a mega volt test on the leads for leakage. Cheers. Nige. From: dog@lists.riverland.net.au On Behalf Of Jarek Steliga Sent: Saturday,

[DOG mailing list] Funny but it is our taxes!!!!

Hi All. A bit of bureaucratic idiocy to have a laugh at. So it is OK for an air service's firefighter to climb a ladder to height to gain access to a cockpit in the event of an aviation accident. But in training he may not go past 2 mrtes cause he might be injured. Oc Health and safety

[DOG mailing list] AD687 and AN175

To those on this list being in OZ and affected by the Ad and AN I have sent a mail to the CAD and Author of the said documents. So for your info mail below. Hi Andrew, Mike and Dennis. I agree something needs to be done. I have been going on about fire risk mitigation at every engine

RE: [DOG mailing list] Limbach Service

s told such was not available from Germany...is this right? What is the current situation with limbach and China ?? On Wed, Jan 23, 2019, 03:31 Nigel Baker mailto:ni...@limbachaustralia.com> wrote: Hi All. That time has come and I am retired. I have retired from all GFA airworthiness respons

RE: [DOG mailing list] Limbach Service

NV USA and would like to know the cost including shipment. Thanks Kurt H-36 #3660 On Wed, Jan 23, 2019 at 3:31 AM Nigel Baker mailto:ni...@limbachaustralia.com> > wrote: Hi All. That time has come and I am retired. I have retired from all GFA airworthiness responsibility’s and will now f

RE: [DOG mailing list] Zenith 150 CD 3 - oil

You have seen it Rick and not at the pub over a beer.. Look in brackets below. 2300RPM Nige. 9 Hoffmann 2 H 36 DIMONA

RE: [DOG mailing list] Hoffman propeller HO-V62-R / Issues withchanging positon to cruise

ds Jarek niedz., 14 paź 2018 o 14:03 Nigel Baker mailto:ni...@limbachaustralia.com> > napisał(a): Hi Jarek I checked the Hoffman Prop manual and indeed you are correct. However all on this list will say 2200 RPM I think. Expect a drop of 200 rpm for cruise so aim

RE: [DOG mailing list] Hoffman propeller HO-V62-R / Issues with changing positon to cruise

Hi Jarek I checked the Hoffman Prop manual and indeed you are correct. However all on this list will say 2200 RPM I think. Expect a drop of 200 rpm for cruise so aim for a drop of 250 momentarily. The idea is to provide enough clearance for the slide to move into place in the Centre stem nut

[DOG mailing list] Fuel Line

Hi All. This is mostly for the HK36 owners in the group. I am trying to put an old job to bed. It is fuel lines and approved replacement hose. The GFA AW panel has been recommending Aeroquip FC 332 as a suitable replacement hose for aircraft operating under the Gliding Federation of

RE: [DOG mailing list] Dimona Cowl Flap

Hi Martyn. The rule of thumb is that the outlet should be 2 times the area of the inlet. Yes the H36 is not good in this area. I am working on a solution to that and a cowl control device and yes will get an OZ EO and NZ would likely accept a GFA EO for the mod. It is a no brainer for outlanding

[DOG mailing list] Voltage Regulator

Hi All. While I am no longer RTOA for SA & NT I am still unfortunately & reluctantly part of the GFA airworthiness panel re MG's Now this is a request for info from the HK36 brain trust worldwide. Who is operating a HK36 with a Rotax engine that has experienced a voltage regulator failure.

[DOG mailing list] more RE: [DOG mailing list] NO AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE FLUID IN H36

These links spell it out very well. Fluids are NOT interchangeable. You can only change fluids if all the rubber components are changed to the correct material and the system flushed. https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/how-to/a2669/4253624/

RE: [DOG mailing list] NO AUTOMOTIVE BRAKE FLUID IN H36

It depends when it was built as to whether it originally had car fluid or hydraulic oil. The Cleveland brake systems come fitted with bn seals (nitrile) and yes as Rob says the seal will break down with the auto product. The G109 for instance uses auto so you have to change the seals over

[DOG mailing list] Congrats to Cath

Hi All. One of our Adelaide members was acknowledged for services to Gliding and the Australian Air Force Cadet in the Queen's birthday honors list https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/national/2018/06/11/catherine-conway-queens- birthday-honours/ So Congratulations to "Cath Conway O.A.M." and well

[DOG mailing list] Something of interest.

10K feet in 1 min 40 sec is quite something for an RV. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_gedJrWbT4. Nige.

[DOG mailing list] Something of interest.

Hi All. I have had an interest for some time in sticking a Mazda 13B Rotary in my SuperDuper Dimona project for towing. I have extensively researched this. Thus I am on aviation rotary engine conversion forums. Last Thursday someone's dream became a reality. About a year and a half in the

RE: [DOG mailing list] Maine Dimona H36 flying videos

come on Laurie that’s obviously extremely low scattered cloud. My last flight was instructing with my nephew. It was 38deg and I only did it cause of the cue and figured the engine wouldn’t run for long. It didn’t. At 700feet and 180deg CHT we went to idle and soared to 9000.

RE: [DOG mailing list] ] Crankshaft propeller problems

] ] Crankshaft propeller problems _ De: dog@lists.riverland.net.au <mailto:dog@lists.riverland.net.au> <dog@lists.riverland.net.au <mailto:dog@lists.riverland.net.au> > en nombre de Nigel Baker <ni...@limbachaustralia.com <mailto:ni...@limbachaustralia.com> >

RE: [DOG mailing list] ] Crankshaft propeller problems

Hi Angel. Try again your mail is incomplete. Nige. From: dog@lists.riverland.net.au [mailto:dog@lists.riverland.net.au] On Behalf Of Angel Jimenez Martin Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2017 2:40 AM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: [DOG mailing list] ] Crankshaft propeller problems

RE: RE: Re: [DOG mailing list] Fuel tank removal

Hi All. I am answering several mails in one hit so excuse if disjointed. This mail is probably the best description of the procedure so far. I like the reference to wiggle as it is the best description. There are 4 variants of the tank fitted to the H36. The original 60 litre. Then a

RE: [DOG mailing list] Magneto coupling lube

coupling lube A bit embarrassing to reveal but (speaking from experience here). If not lubricated, the spring, when tensioned up, can bind up and not let go.. tends to change the timing somewhat with interesting results. Ian Williams Sent from my iPad On 15/08/2017, at 3:16 PM, Nigel

[DOG mailing list] Camit in receivership

Hi All. Taken from the Fly Rotary list. Not good news. Cheers. Nige. From: Neil Unger Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2016 7:22 AM To: Rotary motors in aircraft Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: New Gearbox and P-Port Renesis Update- for Neil Unger Bill, Apparently it was Cammit who produce the Jab Engines.

[DOG mailing list] G109

Reminds me of Patch and his book of 101 things to do with a Blanik. He would probably suggest this to be entered into 101 things to do with a G109. http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2016/09/10/glider-pilot-survives-crash-into-tree-on-interstate-80-in-placer-county/ Is this guy lucky or what.

[DOG mailing list] Fw: Engine Safety

Hi All. A timely reminder of the care and attention needed when starting an engine without a pilot on board. The aircraft must be secured. The risks are obvious and we all know them and yet it keeps happening. Sadly fatal for the pilot.

[DOG mailing list] JV Award

Hi All. I am sending to the GFA Engine Training Team and DOGS at the same time so hope there is no conflict for the Mail System. Tonight I was supposed to be in Melbourne at the GFA AGM Presentation Dinner to present the Ryan award Posthumously for John Viney. I was ecstatic to be asked to do so

Re: [DOG mailing list] Spins

Yep. I have had it go in unintentionally a couple of times while soaring in thermal conditions. A good gust brought it on both times. It is quite benign and relaxing back stick is enough to get a quick recovery from the start of an incipient. I have deliberately done it once to see what it is

Re: [DOG mailing list] H36 Engine/prop position when refitting prop?

The correct orientation is 90deg to the crankshaft throw. Best way is put the crank at the ignition timing mark. Pick up the prop and walk to the engine holding it roughly 30deg anticlockwise to vertical viewed from the front and hey presto the studs line up with the holes. Cheers. Nige. From:

Re: [DOG mailing list] Crosswind

y just use full rear trim while taxiing and this holds the tail down quite sufficiently. Regards Laurie Hoffman SYDNEY MOTOR GLIDER FLIGHT GROUP -- From: Nigel Baker <ni...@limbachaustralia.com&g

Re: [DOG mailing list] Crosswind

Hi Kristin. Your mail was not sent to the list as this address is not registered. I have passed it for posting but if you want to use this address in the future it will pay to register at http://waikeriegliding.com/dog/ I hope that A you are keeping Tom under control and B that your mail means

[DOG mailing list] Fw: GFA AWA 2016-1/ AWA 2016-2

Hi All. By now all Registered Operators in Australia should have attached. I am putting it out on the list for our overseas members for their information. Personally I will remove the access panel at the rear of the parcel shelf and prod the Elevator Push Rod Guide Supports with a pole before

[DOG mailing list] CHT Gauge

Hi All. I have ordered these below. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/dUALCHT_gauges2.php?clickkey=2892628 http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/inpages/smicroprobes1.php No need to do calcs in my head as to true CHT anymore. Plus I can read left an right side at the same time.

Re: [DOG mailing list] Mass balance or rudder

Not strange at all. Diamond deny that it could leave the factory out of spec. I fixed all 3 of ours and got them in spec. Rob can attest to the time and difficulty in achieving it but we got there. I fitted a thin alloy cover to the hole on the rudder that takes the light as adding the light

Re: [DOG mailing list] Austria to Darwin in a Sperber

plenty of it in our hangar at Parafield and he would be most welcome to use it. Jorg. On 5/01/2016 15:47, Nigel Baker wrote: Hi All. An Austrian has flown from home to Darwin in a Sperber/RF5. His blog is here http://motorglidertonepal.blogspot.com.au/ He has been travelling for a

[DOG mailing list] Austria to Darwin in a Sperber

Hi All. An Austrian has flown from home to Darwin in a Sperber/RF5. His blog is here http://motorglidertonepal.blogspot.com.au/ He has been travelling for a month. What a great achievement. Mad maybe but he made it. He is now heading south and I hope to meet him soon. He needs to do a 50 hourly

[DOG mailing list] John's gliding eulogy

Hi All. This is for the DOG’s living in OZ who new John. Attached is the eulogy I did for JV and presented today. His Daughters did the family side. It is written so the non gliding types in the room could understand it hence my terminology. I came home to news another close gliding friend is

[DOG mailing list] Fw: [rtoa] Re: John Viney

. A great talent lost to us and our sport. Nige. From: Nigel Baker Sent: Tuesday, November 10, 2015 10:54 PM To: Rob Hanbury Airworthiness Dept Chair ; Tanya Loriot - GFA Membership Secretary Cc: GFA Board ; RTO_Air Subject: Re: [rtoa] Re: John Viney John’s Daughter Samantha rang me Saturday

Re: [DOG mailing list] Mag Failure

cycles of starts or getting too hot or something else. I can remember once at overhaul he replaced the cog gear as it looked a little damaged Ian m On 3 Oct 2015 12:15 am, "Nigel Baker" <ni...@limbachaustralia.com> wrote: Attached image of what failed in Rob’s Maggy. T

Re: [DOG mailing list] H36 Tail wheels

I am surprised by your comment on them being tail heavy. I have weighed 4 different H36 aircraft and they all came in close to each other in C of G. See attached for my own aircraft. Cheers. Nige. From: Michael Stockhill Sent: Friday, October 02, 2015 11:04 AM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au

Re: [DOG mailing list] Re: Magneto + ele ignition

I know a guy in Alice Springs who tried hand starting his Sonerai due to a flat battery (L1700 with dual ignition) with both ignitions switched on. He broke 3 fingers and the crankshaft. As he said it was a very bad day. He is an earthmover and didn't work for a while. Nige. -Original

Re: [DOG mailing list] Engine mount for Limbach

period. During that time I have had a lot of help and good advice from Nigel Baker Ian McPhee Laurie Hoffman, Rob Thompson and John Callaghan … all fine upstanding Australians. If I have made any errors in this discussion I am sure it will be corrected. The difference between the systems

[DOG mailing list] Prop Governor

Hi All. Question for those operating the HK36 in OZ. Where do you get your governor's overhauled. There is someone local trying to find a new supplier as the previous one used went out of business and it seems there is a problem finding someone who can test to the RPM required for a release.

Re: [DOG mailing list] Engine mount for Limbach

with the aileron changes. I am the engineer for 2 Dimona’s and 2 Grob 109’s here in NZ. One Dimona (ZK-GCB) is ex Thai Air Force which I have “restored” over a 5 year period. During that time I have had a lot of help and good advice from Nigel Baker Ian McPhee Laurie Hoffman, Rob Thompson

Re: [DOG mailing list] Prop service

Sorry Ian that is not correct. Read Den’s email again. If it is a G109 where the manual does not mention life in years then the calendar life does not apply. If it is a Dimona where it does specify a calendar life then that life applies. I checked the Manual on the Diamond Website and it is the

Re: [DOG mailing list] Dimona Mag check

No it hasn’t changed Ian unfortunately. I am the same. 250hours isn’t so bad but 2 years is painful. Nige. From: Ian Williams Sent: Friday, May 09, 2014 7:30 AM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: [DOG mailing list] Dimona Mag check Hi All, In working thru the paperwork for a hopeful

Re: [DOG mailing list] Overhaul Manual + new seats

Hi Lasse. That was me. It is a very big file. Do you want me to email it or post a CD to you. Cheers. Nige. -Original Message- From: Lasse Schmidt Sent: Monday, March 31, 2014 9:29 PM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: [DOG mailing list] Overhaul Manual + new seats Hey Dimona

[DOG mailing list] Fw: Patch Update - 24 February 2014

Hi All. Just passing this on. Nige. Dear all A brief email to update you all on how Ian is. Ian requested on Saturday to gather the family together, which we did yesterday. It was a lovely morning together Doctors are now focused on making Ian as comfortable as possible. Thank you

[DOG mailing list] Fw: Patch update - 19/2/2014

Hi All. On Australia Day Heather and I along with Cath Conway and Leigh Bunting flew a Cirrus SR22 to Bacchus Marsh to see Ian for the last time. It was sort of an invitation event. We saw 3 generations of the Patching Clan circling together. As Patch said later “It was an outstanding day”. We

Re: [DOG mailing list] Dimona keys

Rob is correct but I suggest going to a REAL LOCKSMITH not a key cutter. The average bod works with readily available blanks. A real locksmith has the gear to work a copy from a strip of brass. There is a company I use near me but that is not near you. Check around. The real McCoy will change the

Re: [DOG mailing list] Baggage compartment attachment doohickies?!

Hi Guys. Tom sent me a mail direct with this question which made me wonder. So on checking it had bounced from the DOG list and as moderator I then allowed it. Hey Pete looks like the Addy is OK to me. Any ideas?. The Doohickie’s are rear luggage restraints. Which I always found interesting as I

Re: [DOG mailing list] For your info

I always run compressed air through after fitting all the ends then hook everything up except the Carbs. Then turn boost pump on and do a final flush with fuel insitue before connecting to Carbs. Never had a problem doing it this way. When you get carby bowl overflow you can bet that a bit of

Re: [DOG mailing list] Re: wing latches

Rob and Laurie have a H36 destroyed in an accident they bought for the Engine. They have been selling spares from it. It will likely still have the latches in it. Cheers. Nige. From: Ian Mc Phee Sent: Wednesday, March 06, 2013 9:46 AM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: Re: [DOG mailing

Re: [DOG mailing list] Fwd:

I can help but all the DATA is in the Hanger at Waikerie. Rob can you please check your Log Book Supplement fro the EO as it has all the drawing numbers in it or Maybe JV as all 3 aircraft had the same paperwork for the EO on the SB. I know for sure cause I made the parts and divided up the

Re: [DOG mailing list] H-36 interior refinishing

Graveltex or Gravatex Used as a car under panel rough finish to hide stone chips. Acrylic base and lumpy in texture. Hard wearing undercoat. Original finish is a vulcanised rubber thingy. Think it might be far retardant but in the end useless in all manner. Nige. From: Rob Thompson Sent:

Re: [DOG mailing list] Dimona 3000hour inspection

I have an old gliding friend in Weiner whatsitcalled where Diamond is and he knows some of the people their. I will contact him and see if he can help. Cheers. Nige. From: Rob Thompson Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2012 8:50 AM To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: [DOG mailing list] Dimona

Re: [DOG mailing list] Re: [Aus-soaring] Fwd: FW: Safety Cushions

Ah I remember those cushions. We replaced them, and they were in poor condition. Not just the covering fabric but the underlying material. Unless I am wrong the core material resembled Coconut Husk or similar. In fact Wolf Hoffmann was spot on with his material selection at the time. Now we have

[DOG mailing list] WOW

Check this. http://www.xcmag.com/2012/07/dustin-martin-and-jonny-durand-break-hang-gliding-world-record-in-zapata-4/ In a Hang Glider!!!. Nige.

Re: [DOG mailing list] H36 3000 hour inspection

mailing list] H36 3000 hour inspection Thanks Nige...whats Bernard's email? Rob PO Box 129, Lawson, NSW, 2783. mobile 0429 493828 . --- On Wed, 30/5/12, Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com wrote

Re: [DOG mailing list] H36 3000 hour inspection

AA that’s cause it comes from a different decade. Remember the 3000 bit was retrospective on all stuff already built when the LBA wanted to define a life. After that the new design stuff eventually came with 6000 when they realised it wasn’t that pressing an issue. The final 12000 TOTAL TIS

Re: [DOG mailing list] cleaning plugs

where I can buy them in the US or elsewhere? Regards, Bruce Patton -Original Message- From: Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com To: dog dog@lists.riverland.net.au Sent: Sun, Nov 6, 2011 1:10 am Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] cleaning plugs Limbach have not put a life on them

Re: [DOG mailing list] cleaning plugs

Limbach have not put a life on them. On Inspection. So your decision. Keep away from Avgas and they go a long time. Cheers. Nige. From: Ian Mc Phee Sent: Sunday, November 06, 2011 7:04 PM To: DOG LIST Subject: [DOG mailing list] cleaning plugs A mate for years ago said to use oven cleaner on

Re: [DOG mailing list] Dynamic Prop balance

Yes Ian I know only too well. That is why I bought one of these http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/dynavibe.php Propeller balance is the prime and pretty much the only reason the Limbach L1700 and L2000 Crankcase cracks. Good balance and the case goes to TBO. The more out of balance

[DOG mailing list] Bad News

Hi All. I have Bcc’d this to others who are not on the Dimona list but are Limbach Users or have a connection to others that are. Peter Limbach has decided to close up shop. 65% or more of the sales of Limbach Flugmotoren were in the 2 stroke type almost solely used in UAV’s The biggest

[DOG mailing list] Something of interest.

A good read. http://www.mfrtech.com/articles/15406.html When I believe in the Toyota Prius 'I’ll consider one. Nige.

[DOG mailing list] More on SB

See attached click here http://www.diamond-air.at/fileadmin/uploads/files/after_sales_support/H36_Dimona/Service_Bulletins/SB36-105-M-r1-Air-Brake-Control-System-complete.pdf for a bit more light reading. More work for us to do. Nige. EASA_PAD_11-052_1.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document

[DOG mailing list] Re: Lake Eyre

have to work out how many tents. Ivor ask Kay. She would probably love it. Bring the Chippy. It ain't a glider but we will forgive you for that given it is such a beautiful piece of history. Cheers. Nige. - Original Message - From: Laurie Hoffman lozhoff...@yahoo.com To: Nigel Baker ni

Re: [DOG mailing list] HK36 re engine.

-- From: Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com Sent: Sunday, 27 February 2011 18:39 To: DOGS dog@lists.riverland.net.au Subject: [DOG mailing list] HK36 re engine. Hi Guys. I got a quote from Diamond for a left Wing unpainted no aileron or winglet

Re: [DOG mailing list] RE: Reducing CHT

Hi Hannes and others. I have the same bottom cowl as Ian and have modified it according to his results but have not yet seen his photo's. I did it as per discussions with him and I think I understood. I am still playing with variables in relation to a kick down profile at the rear of the cowl.

[DOG mailing list] Caboulture boys do ti again

Well to the Go Soaring team, congrats you've done it again. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/lifestyle/no25-and-no26-and--the-end-20101112-17q6k.html Why does JLL always steal the show? Nige.

Re: [DOG mailing list] Left Wing Found

: Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com To: DOGS dog@lists.riverland.net.au Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2010 8:09 PM Subject: [DOG mailing list] Left Wing Found G'day All. Having some luck I hope. Have had a response to my requests for a left HK36 wing. Now the negotiations start. Cheers. Nige

[DOG mailing list] Different model.

Damn I spoke too soon. The wing is off a HK36R not a HK36TC. So it has Glass spars instead of Carbon so 12KG heavier and no winglet facility. Thus the search continues. Nige.

Re: [DOG mailing list] Different model.

I think) which I gather was not an issue and do believe there are R models with carbon spar caps although the weight may give it away. May be worth checking sr nos and wing weights of the two 36Rs in AUS Ian M On 4 November 2010 11:14, Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com wrote: Damn

Re: [DOG mailing list] Re:Sticking airbrake

Yep. It's more annoying on final approach. Slowing down seems to fix it when that happens. With age the spoilers warp. Probably also why yours has had a second spring added to the spoiler for closing. From Rob's and my experience it is due to the rear edge of the spoiler catching on the rebate

Re: [DOG mailing list] T Hangar Plans

to show. Notice the Swiss falke mag service (all exchange over to reserviced one) had 500hr service so it seems like the swiss ignore the Germans- Wonder what they do in France - I am sure it will not be same as Germans ian m On 9 May 2010 20:44, Nigel Baker ni

Re: [DOG mailing list] Aileron Stiffness

. So getting back to Nevilles Dimona, I wonder if seized bearings coupled with the pushrods in compression could be a problem by tightning up when in flight. Something to think about ?? Ian Williams --- On Mon, 25/10/10, Nigel Baker ni

[DOG mailing list] Aileron Stiffness

- From: Nigel Baker To: dog@lists.riverland.net.au Sent: Monday, February 01, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: Re: [DOG mailing list] Dimona 1984 Hi Lasse and others. Well I am confused by the mk1 mk2 stuff. I really don't know where that comes from. There is only the one manual that I know of last issue Nov

Re: [DOG mailing list] Re: NZ Dimona

And many had no springs at all like ours, the one at Byron Bay and JV's machine. Check the archive for previous comments. I addressed the history extensively at the time and the differences. It is in the Aileron Differential which determines springs or not. Cheers. Nige. - Original

Re: [DOG mailing list] VW motor rocker cover gasket leaks

Hi All. Yep been there done that. Had a problem a while back where the gasket leaked and the oil ended up dropping into the cabin heat valve and running back into the heater box overnight while parked on uneven ground. Made for a very short circuit the next morning when I attempted to fly home.

Re: [DOG mailing list] Prop tip colours

they do in France - I am sure it will not be same as Germans ian m On 9 May 2010 20:44, Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com wrote: What new owner? Have yo

Re: [DOG mailing list] Cruise RPM

Hi Lasse. I have asked Limbach about this and it is an Harmonic issue. No high power settings in the range. Cool down power is OK Less than 2200 RPM for change from fine to course pitch and the slide weight in the Propeller Hub may not slip out to get the course setting when you release the

Re: [DOG mailing list] Magneto.

What new owner? Have you told them we exist? Other comments, I couldnl't agree more. I have never heard of a Mag failure in a motor glider in OZ but I may be wrong. However I follow the GFA rule of not flying over anything I can't land on or glide past so I don't see any risk personally, but not

Re: [DOG mailing list] Dimona

Just found this in my Drafts folder. Re Michaels mail. Apparently didn't send it. Sending now. Michael you are right there but the GFA A.D. doesn't reflect the later SB for the Slick Mag. Yes when the engine has 2 mags the service interval is 500 hours. Where the engine has 1 mag the service

Re: [DOG mailing list] Empty weight.

Suggestions. A.H. and D.G. are heavy if present. Check if it has had a repaint. There is a Gyro mount box behind the rear panel of the parcel shelf. The panel is held in by 4 screws (the panel also secures the Fuel Tank.) Take it off and make sure there is nothing in there. If the box is

Re: [DOG mailing list] On my way to Italy for inspection

the wheel around and around of course Nige! Then you can say that it has been spung. Regards Laurie Hoffman 46531233 -- From: Nigel Baker ni...@limbachaustralia.com To: dog

Re: [DOG mailing list] Dimona Safari

interested if Col or Rob can go. Laurie 02 46531233 0425 703226 --- On Mon, 23/3/09, Nigel Baker n...@gliderpilot.net wrote: From: Nigel Baker n...@gliderpilot.net Subject: [DOG mailing list] Dimona Safari To: DOGS dog@lists.riverland.net.au

Re: [DOG mailing list] Re: Dimona Fuel Hose Rreplacement

Hi Graeme. Ah yes that topic again. New to this list but bantered many times over the phone between many of us. I did mine last annual at the 5 year mark and did the cables hose etc. I also did an engine change at the same time (thanks Richard, who did the hose in the under tank area. You always

Re: [DOG mailing list] hi everyone

G'day Dave. Welcome to the list. We have a couple of Members in the US and now you in Ireland. The rest (some 20 of us) are in OZ. The wife and I have a H36 also being VH NHB. Came home from a 2 1/2 week trip away across Australia to Burketown in the gulf

Re: [DOG mailing list] Need to do a test

or privileged information that is intended only for the individual or entity named in the email address. If you are not the intended recipient, please be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or reliance upon the contents of this email is strictly prohibited -Original Message- From: Nigel

Re: [DOG mailing list] Need to do a test

: Nigel Baker [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 14 August 2008 5:49 PM To: DOGS Subject: [DOG mailing list] Need to do a test Just testing. Please ignore. Nige. - You are subscribed to the Dimona Owners Group mailing list

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