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rfrith6547
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Joshy JS
2
3/27/20
Finnish Government Support information - Traficom
This is a well known link. Very much of the blueprints and the manuals are there for free download.
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Finnish Government Support information - Traficom
This is a well known link. Very much of the blueprints and the manuals are there for free download.
3/27/20
johnfirth0
10/23/19
spoiler mechanism
During a flight in wave/rotor , I hit the wildest rotor in 50 years of wave flying. There was no
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spoiler mechanism
During a flight in wave/rotor , I hit the wildest rotor in 50 years of wave flying. There was no
10/23/19
Alexander Tummes
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Michael Underwood
3
12/10/25
The “neo Winglet Comeback” for the PIK-20? – And YOU can help make it happen!
Agreed! Even $4000USD would be over 10% the current resale value in North America. On Tue, Dec 9,
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The “neo Winglet Comeback” for the PIK-20? – And YOU can help make it happen!
Agreed! Even $4000USD would be over 10% the current resale value in North America. On Tue, Dec 9,
12/10/25
Alexander Tummes
11/12/25
Winter 80m "special orange indicator needle" ASI
I am selling my 80mm Winter airspeed indicator for Pik20a/b, completely overhauled in 2022, because I
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Winter 80m "special orange indicator needle" ASI
I am selling my 80mm Winter airspeed indicator for Pik20a/b, completely overhauled in 2022, because I
11/12/25
john firth
10/11/25
PIK 20e landing flap.
after losing roll control in the 20E ontouch down, ( in a gustry X wind) I am going to lock out the
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PIK 20e landing flap.
after losing roll control in the 20E ontouch down, ( in a gustry X wind) I am going to lock out the
10/11/25
john firth
9/14/25
PIK 20 E trimmer fault
something to check. After trimming for a high speed run before landing, I was unable to release the
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PIK 20 E trimmer fault
something to check. After trimming for a high speed run before landing, I was unable to release the
9/14/25
john firth
, …
Varley Ibbo
3
8/25/25
landing gear folding leg
The pik20D leg indeed relies on locking by the fascia detention in the cockpit. When locked like this
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landing gear folding leg
The pik20D leg indeed relies on locking by the fascia detention in the cockpit. When locked like this
8/25/25
Jason L
8/15/25
what grease for assembly
ive been using lps3
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what grease for assembly
ive been using lps3
8/15/25
Alexander Tummes
8/14/25
Fokker pin
Does anyone know the diameter of the Fokker pin for the main bolt of the Pik20 a/b?
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Fokker pin
Does anyone know the diameter of the Fokker pin for the main bolt of the Pik20 a/b?
8/14/25
john firth
8/10/25
landing gear for PIK 20E
Looking to buy undamaged gear assy for a PIK 20e; does the D model use the same structure? John Firth
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landing gear for PIK 20E
Looking to buy undamaged gear assy for a PIK 20e; does the D model use the same structure? John Firth
8/10/25
john firth
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xjos...@aol.com
3
7/27/25
Landing gear repair.
You may use any cerified epoxy. Eg epikote L20 or L285. Depending on the hardener different cure time
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Landing gear repair.
You may use any cerified epoxy. Eg epikote L20 or L285. Depending on the hardener different cure time
7/27/25
Jason L
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Elijah Brown
2
7/27/25
airworthiness certificate mount
Mine has something similar to this, glued onto the side... https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/
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airworthiness certificate mount
Mine has something similar to this, glued onto the side... https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/
7/27/25
Janos Bauer
7/18/25
PIK20B release issue
Dear PIK friends, Recently, I was suffering from release difficulties. The suspected cause is the
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PIK20B release issue
Dear PIK friends, Recently, I was suffering from release difficulties. The suspected cause is the
7/18/25
Janos Bauer
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Narre Flyer
5
7/10/25
Maintenance program for PIK20B (IHP, LBA specific preferred)
Perfect, this is exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot! Janos On Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM Narre
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Maintenance program for PIK20B (IHP, LBA specific preferred)
Perfect, this is exactly what I needed. Thanks a lot! Janos On Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM Narre
7/10/25
Jason L
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andrew Hulme
5
7/3/25
I just ordered a hooker harness for the PIK 20
Not originally fitted with 5 point harness From: pi...@googlegroups.com <pi...@googlegroups.com
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I just ordered a hooker harness for the PIK 20
Not originally fitted with 5 point harness From: pi...@googlegroups.com <pi...@googlegroups.com
7/3/25
john firth
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neilbraithwaite.gm
2
6/17/25
airbrake lock force
I recently had the opposite issue on my D; I struggled to lock them once open. My inspector and I
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airbrake lock force
I recently had the opposite issue on my D; I struggled to lock them once open. My inspector and I
6/17/25
duzgis
5
6/16/25
PIK-20D headrest modification
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PIK-20D headrest modification
6/16/25
Scott Hamby
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Riku Rissanen
4
6/11/25
PIK-20 "A" Canopy
Hi, I have also discussed with Scott. I have one 20A canopy, it is available. Just need to see the
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PIK-20 "A" Canopy
Hi, I have also discussed with Scott. I have one 20A canopy, it is available. Just need to see the
6/11/25
arth...@aol.com
6/6/25
Peeling paint
I have an issue with my 20D. the paint is peeling from the leading and trailing edges of the wings.
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Peeling paint
I have an issue with my 20D. the paint is peeling from the leading and trailing edges of the wings.
6/6/25
john firth
6/3/25
Novel (?) use of box cutter
this technique may be known to many repairers, but I had not heard of it. recent repair of upper skin
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Novel (?) use of box cutter
this technique may be known to many repairers, but I had not heard of it. recent repair of upper skin
6/3/25
john firth
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David Shelton
3
5/30/25
wing skin repair
I use MGS 285 for most structural work. MGS may work too, but has a lower glass transition temp.
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wing skin repair
I use MGS 285 for most structural work. MGS may work too, but has a lower glass transition temp.
5/30/25
roberto luis segobia
5/30/25
mgs285tech.pdf
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pdf/mgs285tech.pdf Yahoo Mail: busca, organiza, toma el
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mgs285tech.pdf
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pdf/mgs285tech.pdf Yahoo Mail: busca, organiza, toma el
5/30/25
127178
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Renato Tsukamoto
2
5/28/25
Airbag for seat?
Have a look at: https://www.dg-aviation.de/en/library/emergency-bail-out Nice and safe flights!
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Airbag for seat?
Have a look at: https://www.dg-aviation.de/en/library/emergency-bail-out Nice and safe flights!
5/28/25
john firth
5/25/25
20E tach
Tach working normally last Oct; Airleak found and fixed but now the tach does not read. the circuit
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20E tach
Tach working normally last Oct; Airleak found and fixed but now the tach does not read. the circuit
5/25/25
Cliff Hilty
5/25/25
Re: [PIK20] Abridged summary of pik20@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
Most just use a white lithium grease. In most cases it works great, is cheap and easy to use.
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Re: [PIK20] Abridged summary of pik20@googlegroups.com - 1 update in 1 topic
Most just use a white lithium grease. In most cases it works great, is cheap and easy to use.
5/25/25
Jason L
5/24/25
what grease do you use for assembly in USA?
what grease do you guys in america put onto the wing pins and the main thru spar pin? something easy
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what grease do you use for assembly in USA?
what grease do you guys in america put onto the wing pins and the main thru spar pin? something easy
5/24/25
127178
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Rob Frith
4
5/21/25
Fuselage hold down in the trailer
Here is the trailer restraint that was installed on my PIK20E trailer. Ratchet straps are nice, but
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Fuselage hold down in the trailer
Here is the trailer restraint that was installed on my PIK20E trailer. Ratchet straps are nice, but
5/21/25
Jason L
5/19/25
seat belts
hi guys my IA doesnt much like the original PIK20 seat belts...due to the PIK.being a certified
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seat belts
hi guys my IA doesnt much like the original PIK20 seat belts...due to the PIK.being a certified
5/19/25
john firth
5/17/25
air leak. 20E fuel system
Air leak; despite efforts to seal exit fitting, still exists. at tank exit tapr thread fitting? at
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air leak. 20E fuel system
Air leak; despite efforts to seal exit fitting, still exists. at tank exit tapr thread fitting? at
5/17/25
john firth
5/14/25
getting out
Hi all aging PIK pilots, the 20 E has always been difficult to exit; even with the pedals fully
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getting out
Hi all aging PIK pilots, the 20 E has always been difficult to exit; even with the pedals fully
5/14/25
127178
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Riku Rissanen
16
5/13/25
Misc.
Hi, Thanks! Riku From: Janos Bauer <bauerj...@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 8:22 PM
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Misc.
Hi, Thanks! Riku From: Janos Bauer <bauerj...@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2025 8:22 PM
5/13/25
john firth
5/12/25
fuel valve 20 E
After reinstalling the tank in april, the engine would not run without choke. Investigation showed a
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fuel valve 20 E
After reinstalling the tank in april, the engine would not run without choke. Investigation showed a
5/12/25