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Philippe Chatelain, Mark Zivley2

Sep 19

Airbrake not retracting flush on one end

So, when the airbrakes are locked, one end of the airbrake cap is not pulled down flush. If memory

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Airbrake not retracting flush on one end

So, when the airbrakes are locked, one end of the airbrake cap is not pulled down flush. If memory

Sep 19

rianmonnahan, bucc...@gmail.com2

Aug 27

Remaining Fuel - Range Calculations

From flying with multiple french professional mountain gliding instructors since 25 years, the rule

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Remaining Fuel - Range Calculations

From flying with multiple french professional mountain gliding instructors since 25 years, the rule

Aug 27

Bill Tugnett, … d...@nadler.com3

Aug 15

Tail tank - bellows replacement

Use two hands? Just kidding... Its been a while since I've done this, but IIRC its easiest to

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Tail tank - bellows replacement

Use two hands? Just kidding... Its been a while since I've done this, but IIRC its easiest to

Aug 15

Kees Van Schaick, … Daniel GUEDON3

Jul 18

Propeller balancing, dynamically

Hi Kees, Did it at DG last winter, it reduced slightly the low frequency vibrations perceived in the

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Propeller balancing, dynamically

Hi Kees, Did it at DG last winter, it reduced slightly the low frequency vibrations perceived in the

Jul 18

Paolo Guardigli, Henrik Holm Kristensen3

Jul 4

Propeller do not start

Hi We had a problem for some time ago, with the same symptoms. The cause was the connector of the

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Propeller do not start

Hi We had a problem for some time ago, with the same symptoms. The cause was the connector of the

Jul 4

Mark Zivley, … Aldo Cernezzi3

Jun 26

Radiator / Ignition Coils?

I used these PVL coils with excellent result. However, the ones I found from online vendors are

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Radiator / Ignition Coils?

I used these PVL coils with excellent result. However, the ones I found from online vendors are

Jun 26

Daniel GUEDON, … Ugo Raffaelli11

Apr 18

Max rpm becoming too low !

Hello everyone. I have always prepared the mixture with aviation gasoline and 2.5% of excellent

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Max rpm becoming too low !

Hello everyone. I have always prepared the mixture with aviation gasoline and 2.5% of excellent

Apr 18

sol...@bigpond.com, … Arcusdriver Andreas4

Apr 7

Air bubbles continuously streaming through the engine coolant system

Too many air bubbles in the system may well affect the cooling performance , ie you may see the temp

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Air bubbles continuously streaming through the engine coolant system

Too many air bubbles in the system may well affect the cooling performance , ie you may see the temp

Apr 7

Dave Nadler, … Erik Kurtz6

Mar 31

Avoid damage to ArcusM fuselage from Cobra fuselage jack

we solved it like this (also see the white distance-block) All the best, Erik Arcusdriver Andreas

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Avoid damage to ArcusM fuselage from Cobra fuselage jack

we solved it like this (also see the white distance-block) All the best, Erik Arcusdriver Andreas

Mar 31

Kees Van Schaick

Mar 17

FLARM range: antenna A and B Powerflarm LX9000

Hello, Does anyone know which antenna connector belongs to the antenna A on a FLARM range analysis

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FLARM range: antenna A and B Powerflarm LX9000

Hello, Does anyone know which antenna connector belongs to the antenna A on a FLARM range analysis

Mar 17

2femaleb...@gmail.com

Feb 25

Arcus M wiring incident this month

This Arcus apparently had 2 wires that shorted early in flight when airborne but close to the field (

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Arcus M wiring incident this month

This Arcus apparently had 2 wires that shorted early in flight when airborne but close to the field (

Feb 25

Jamie Halstead, … Mark B3

Feb 7

Auto retract failure

I have had repeated failure to retract automatically twice. Once required new prop position sensors.

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Auto retract failure

I have had repeated failure to retract automatically twice. Once required new prop position sensors.

Feb 7

Bill Tugnett, … Jørgen Thomsen11

Feb 3

We have identified & corrected the problem. The control wire from the Trijekt to the front

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We have identified & corrected the problem. The control wire from the Trijekt to the front

Feb 3

Paolo Guardigli, Mark B5

Jan 26

How to put the second Flarm antenna?

Thanks Mark for your help. Ciao Paolo Da: schempp-h...@googlegroups.com <schempp-hirth-

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How to put the second Flarm antenna?

Thanks Mark for your help. Ciao Paolo Da: schempp-h...@googlegroups.com <schempp-hirth-

Jan 26

Kees Van Schaick

Jan 15

TRIG RADIO intercom function

Hi all, My newly acquired glider has for some reason or another no 2 sets of headset jacks but

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TRIG RADIO intercom function

Hi all, My newly acquired glider has for some reason or another no 2 sets of headset jacks but

Jan 15

hen...@holmkristensen.dk, … Arcusdriver Andreas4

Jan 4

Hi This failure occured because the gasket in one of the air intake ports failed. The mixture was

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Hi This failure occured because the gasket in one of the air intake ports failed. The mixture was

Jan 4

Mark Zivley, Andreas3

12/24/24

Fuel Injector make/model

Thanks Andreas! On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:36:19 AM UTC-6 Arcusdriver Andreas wrote: Hi Mark,

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Fuel Injector make/model

Thanks Andreas! On Monday, December 23, 2024 at 3:36:19 AM UTC-6 Arcusdriver Andreas wrote: Hi Mark,

12/24/24

klaus, … Andreas3

12/3/24

Wing tank inspection

Did it myself.Check attachment. Best regards Andreas Am 29. November 2024 16:26:53 GMT+02:00 schrieb

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Wing tank inspection

Did it myself.Check attachment. Best regards Andreas Am 29. November 2024 16:26:53 GMT+02:00 schrieb

12/3/24

Roberto Istel, … CPT Drive6

9/26/24

Rubber elements

Hi Roberto. I also need to replace these. The engine has 56hrs on it. I am interested to know how you

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Rubber elements

Hi Roberto. I also need to replace these. The engine has 56hrs on it. I am interested to know how you

9/26/24

Kees Van Schaick, … bucc...@gmail.com4

9/25/24

I've used the Lightspeed Zulu with noise reduction. The noise reduction is really significant. I

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I've used the Lightspeed Zulu with noise reduction. The noise reduction is really significant. I

9/25/24

Chester Fitchett, … Mark B5

9/15/24

Fuselage Tank fuel sender wonky?

How much non-usable fuel do others have in the wing bags? I think it is supposed to be half a litre a

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Fuselage Tank fuel sender wonky?

How much non-usable fuel do others have in the wing bags? I think it is supposed to be half a litre a

9/15/24

9/1/24

Appears that the PVL 401 222 5Kohm spark plug boot (cap) is no longer available. The Champion PRO50-U

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Appears that the PVL 401 222 5Kohm spark plug boot (cap) is no longer available. The Champion PRO50-U

9/1/24

bucc...@gmail.com2

4/27/24

Failure to raise propeller/pylon/mast from engine bay; new problem, intermittent

I should have added that the serial number of the Arcus is 137. The date of manufacture certification

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Failure to raise propeller/pylon/mast from engine bay; new problem, intermittent

I should have added that the serial number of the Arcus is 137. The date of manufacture certification

4/27/24

Bill Tugnett, … CPT Drive6

2/17/24

Auto retract failure

Hi Bill. Not sure if what I had was the same, but this is what I did. First check if the position

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Auto retract failure

Hi Bill. Not sure if what I had was the same, but this is what I did. First check if the position

2/17/24

Rod Witter, … Chester Fitchett3

1/23/24

ELECTRIC UNDERCARRIAGE. partial retraction when engine running

Pretty difficult to properly shield a cable against that sort of interference. I had an APIS with the

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ELECTRIC UNDERCARRIAGE. partial retraction when engine running

Pretty difficult to properly shield a cable against that sort of interference. I had an APIS with the

1/23/24

Bill Tugnett, … Brian Milner5

10/23/23

Propeller leading edge tape

If anyone is interested, my company makes an excellent adhesive remover called Tack ATTACK. It's

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Propeller leading edge tape

If anyone is interested, my company makes an excellent adhesive remover called Tack ATTACK. It's

10/23/23

10/12/23

If anyone is interested, my company makes an excellent adhesive remover called Tack ATTACK. It's

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If anyone is interested, my company makes an excellent adhesive remover called Tack ATTACK. It's

10/12/23

10/12/23

SOLO SB 4600-11. ECU Firmware update, 19/08/2019

I spent time on this during our (Aussie) winter. With the assistance of someone more computer savvy

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SOLO SB 4600-11. ECU Firmware update, 19/08/2019

I spent time on this during our (Aussie) winter. With the assistance of someone more computer savvy

10/12/23

Kees Van Schaick, … bucc...@gmail.com5

9/4/23

'Main base kit'

A spare U shaped actuator for the horizontal elevator. This piece has a tendency to wear beyond the

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'Main base kit'

A spare U shaped actuator for the horizontal elevator. This piece has a tendency to wear beyond the

9/4/23

Chester Fitchett, … John Galloway7

8/27/23

Radio & Flarm Sensitivity

In the rudder? The the fin perhaps? On Sunday, 27 August 2023 at 15:29:10 UTC+1 fitc...@phidgets.com

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Radio & Flarm Sensitivity

In the rudder? The the fin perhaps? On Sunday, 27 August 2023 at 15:29:10 UTC+1 fitc...@phidgets.com

8/27/23

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