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| Subject: 2013 Fly-in | |
Author: Alan Gill (Fly-In) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sun, Jul 07 2013, 12:54:47 GMT Our Pulsar (and Star-Lite) Fly-In is being held at Wellesbourne Mountford Airfield on Saturady 06 July 2013. Hosted by Tony Wood who flies a Pulsar 582/trigear. He also has a share in a RV9. Please let me know if you plan to attend - thank you. Regards ...> Alan |
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| Subject: NOTAMS for Pulsar Fly-in | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Jul 05 2013, 23:01:55 GMT I've just plotted my route for the Pulsar fly-in and note that according to www.skydemonlight.com there is a battle of britain memorial flight in airspace boardering Wellesboure from 12:55 to 13:25BST. They are also conduction other flypasts in the general area during the day. So best to check the latest Notams before getting airborne. Bob P |
| Subject: Mogas and Ehanol (good news) | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Wed, Jul 03 2013, 11:06:59 GMT It's been tricky getting lead free and ethanol free fuel for my Rotax 582 Pulsar. The problem was made worse by the CAA only approving Mogas in group A aircraft that conforms to EN228 (as well as being ethanol free). Most (all?) regular mogas in the UK contains ethanol. However I read in the latest (July 2013) LAA mag (page 49) that the definition of EN228 mogas has now been expanded to include "super plus" mogas. Some brands/suppliers of this fuel (eg BP Ultimate from my local garage) are totally ethanol free. It is more expensive than regular mogas, but because of the higher octane rating has the further advantage of keeping a bit longer before detonation problems might occur. BobP |
| Subject: Sway Airfield | |
Author: Alan Gill [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Jul 02 2013, 18:57:00 GMT Any Pulsar flyer uses Sway Airfield?(based or makes regular visits?) Please contact me Thanks ..> Alan 01837-83326 FYI. you are short of a document(s). |
| Subject: Pulsar fuel leak advice | |
Author: Lee [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Jul 02 2013, 18:45:26 GMT Hello everyone, I've just come across this forum and would really appreciate some advice from knowledgeable Pulsar owners! I'm considering buying a Pulsar 582 project which has a leaking wing tank. I've read on the LAA TADS about the danger to the foam ribs from fuel/fuel vapour, so when i go for a closer look i will see what wing access there is and check this thoroughly. My other concerns are if there has been a fuel leak is there danger that it may have damaged other parts of the wing/fuselage structrue 'downhill' of the fuel tank (e.g. spar/wing skins etc. If the fuel has caused a leak is it possible it can affect the fibreglass resin itself? Are there ways to inspect for all this? Finally regarding the fuel leak itself, how easy is it to gain access the tank to reseal it and are there chemicals that are resistant to mogas? Anyone tried any alternative fixes like making metallic tanks/ using fuel bladders? Sorry for all the newbie questions at once! Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Lee. |
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| Subject: Alan Gill e mail has been compromised | |
Author: Ron Oliver G-BUDI (Fraud) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Jun 28 2013, 11:21:38 GMT Hi All, Had an e mail from someone claiming to be Alan Gill requesting money. Talking to ACTION FRAUD it would appear Alan's email account has been hacked into so do not send any money if you get this e mail and do not open the e mail,also do not e mail ALAN. I have tried to phone Alan but he must be out and about, but I have left him a message to contact me. Ron |
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| Subject: pulsar rads | |
Author: croz [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sat, Jun 15 2013, 23:12:08 GMT Hi Pulsar flyers,A bit of info on 582 rads, if you have to have your rads rebuilt for any reason, make sure they are rebuilt with celluar cores, as I have both rebuilt in the past with non celluar cores, & had over heating problems from the start. |
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| Subject: I need to get out more | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Jun 07 2013, 11:26:22 GMT Rather like whenever I plan a BBQ the hot sunny day instantly turns into a thunderstorm, I realize that this posting might be tempting fate. But are any Pulsar flyers interested in an impromptu meet up at some distant airfield? There are a few fields that welcome pilots without PPR (eg Shotteswell and Pitsford) and there are free landings in June at Bodmin, Tatenhill and Panshanger (vouchers in LAA mag). I'm usually free to fly both weekdays and weekends. Bob P PS Pulsar owners are welcome to fly into my local strip Stoke Golding (525 meters of bowling gree grass with easy approaches). Give me a shout (01455 212896 / 07926 055 027) or see www.stokegoldingairfield.co.uk for info and PPR. |
| Subject: Cross wind landings | |
Author: Paul Robichaud [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sat, May 25 2013, 19:21:25 GMT I have struggled to line up my Pulsar on approach to the run way with only 14kts cross wind given by radio via a weather station, although a wind sock did show a higher speed. As I have a tail wheel I get a little worried when full rudder will not fully remove the crab before touch down. Anyone know the cross wind limit on a tail wheel 582 Pulsar? On other occasions landing with 10-12kts cross wind has not been a problem at all. (so far). |
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| Subject: Misbehaving rev counter. | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Apr 22 2013, 10:29:57 GMT The rev counter on my Rotax 582 Pulsar has always been slightly suspect. Whenever I did a mags test, the rpm drop on one side was always around 200rpm whilst on the other side it was negligible. However the change in engine note sounds identical between the two sides. I ran the engine up a couple of days ago and at 4000 rpm the mags check gave a zero drop on one side and a 1000rpm drop on the other side, but (as above) the change in engine note sounded identical. I did a WOT ground test and only saw 5000rpm (normally 6000 rpm with my prop setup). But the engine sounded just fine. I did an aborted takeoff followed by a real flight and the distance to getting airborne was normal so I conclude the engine is fine but the taco is reading low. I guess the cause of the problem must be inside the engine’s mags/alternator coils as all the wiring from engine to the taco is the same whether left right or both mags are on. Has anyone else seen anything similar or does anyone have any ideas? Bob |
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| Subject: D-Motor Engine | |
Author: Captain Pulsar [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Apr 18 2013, 19:28:43 GMT http://www.d-motor.eu/nl/home-1.htm New website has gone up at long last. I have long been intrigued by this engine as its low weight makes it ideal for a 582 Pulsar. Pipe dreams really as I can't afford one anyway. Nonetheless, they are now in production and flying hours are being accumulated. Now 2700cc, up from 2500cc on the prototype. Max power now 91bhp at 3000 rpm, and a max continuous at 2800 rpm of 88 bhp, all for the same weight as a 582!!! |
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| Subject: Pulsar/Jabiru For sale | |
Author: Martin Board [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Apr 01 2013, 16:06:23 GMT Hi, The time has come to sell my Pulsar. Its in immaculate condition with a nearly Jabiru engine. Its well equipped and I have a trailer as an optional extra. The full add is on Afors. Price £22500 ono. You can contact me on 0773 898111 or martin@mbtek.co.UK. Cheers. |
| Subject: GSC Prop. | |
Author: Alan Gill [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Feb 28 2013, 14:14:16 GMT Pulsar series 1, 582 operators ....Anyone using the GSC wood ground adjustable prop on a 2:1 ratio "B" type rotax gearbox ? Thank you ..> Alan |
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| Subject: 912 HT Leads | |
Author: Barry [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Feb 22 2013, 19:48:03 GMT Hi all, having some problems with my 912 in G-XPXP. I have probably three plugs not firing. Have tried everything but the HT leads probably need replacing anyway so I want to do that as part of the checks. This suff ie expensive! £25/m from Skydrive and I need 7m! Light Aero do HT lead that they say is "suitable for all Rotax engines" and is only about £1.2/m. However, it is unshielded and the 912 has shielded HT leads. Anybody know if the unshielded stuff will be OK? Or will it give me all sorts of radio or other problems? |
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| Subject: 912 Plug Caps | |
Author: Barry [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Feb 07 2013, 22:29:01 GMT Further to my other post about plug caps, I've found these on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230846067183 (copy & paste link if necessary) and have ordered a 4 pack. The seller assures me they are the silicone rubber ones so I'll try and see! I'll let you know if they are right, hope so, they are a quarter of the price of the Rotax ones! Just got a quote in from Conair for a overhaul kit for my carbs (everything really) which comes to nearly £500. Have to go for it but it sticks a bit! Anyone got a source for the bing diaphragms? £65 each from Conair. There used to be a BMW motorcycle 'old parts' dealer nearby that I bought from before but he seems to have gone now. Shame. Beautiful weather and I can't fly due to my carb problems! Bummer. |
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| Subject: Measure your dangley bits | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Feb 05 2013, 19:12:57 GMT Chronos (see below for website) are selling some digital spirit levels. Claimed resolution/accuracy is 0.1/0.2 degrees and price is £12 inc VAT & P&P. So if you want to set your ground adjustable prop with great precision or measure your elevator/aileron/flap deflections (useful to see any variation with wear from year to year), this might be a cheap way to do it. I've used Chronos before - seem a good company www.chronos.ltd.uk Cheers Bob |
| Subject: Fogging/Freezing Canopies | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Jan 25 2013, 16:34:56 GMT My local strip has been too wet to fly from for quite a while. However over the next few days it looks as if the ground will freeze solid so I hope to get airborne. I ran the engine up a few weeks ago in the last cold spell to check that my tiny Motobatt MBTX4U (4.8Ah) would start the engine; it was - 3 degs C but the 582 engine started at the first attempt. As I taxied around in the freezing murk (much too murky to fly) my breath condensed and froze on the inside of the canopy. I’m just concerned that if I do get airborne I might experience the same problem, or even worse that I might get icing on the outside of the canopy – especially when descending with the airframe even colder than the low level air temperature. My aircraft has the conventional cold air vents but no cabin heat. Do any Pulsar owners have had any experiences (good or bad ) flying Pulsars in sub-zero temperatures? Cheers Bob |
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| Subject: PULSAR 582 TRI GEAR FOR SALE G-BTDR | |
Author: BOB BLACKWELL [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Jan 07 2013, 20:44:07 GMT 3 X TIMES WINNER AT CRANFIELD BEST EXAMPLE UK/EUROPE BLUE TOP ROTAX 582 ENGINE WITH 133 HRS TT AIRFRAME 516 HRS FULL PANEL INCL NARCO NAVCOM/VOR/TRANSP/VOICE REC/ STEREO/ STROBES/ LANDING LIGHT/ BACK SHELF/ FULL SET COVERS/ ROAD TRAILER/ SPARES INCL RADIATOR, EXHAUST, TYRES ETC BASED NORTH WEALD NR STANSTED, ALWAYS HANGARED £17,500 OVNO PHOTOS AVAILABLE 07885 737865 |
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| Subject: Pulsar Sink Rate (in Glider Mode) | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Dec 18 2012, 12:39:07 GMT Hi everyone - me again. I recently did my bi-annual check flight with a different instructor (Chris). This included a Practice Forced Landing from 2500 ft onto a long grass airfield. The throttle setting specified by Chris and resulted in a sink rate of 500 ft/min at 75kts with 0degs flap. I wonder how this sink rate compares with that of a stalled engine. My prop is a Warp Comp which should (I guess) have low drag when stalled because of its narrow profile. Does anyone have any figures for best (dead engine) glide speed and typical sink rates under this condition? Also during the check flight I was asked to do some “wings level gentle stalls”. Firstly at slow idle (all gentle and benign) and then with a bit of power applied. With power applied after the usual pre stall warnings the high nose up suddenly flipped to (guessing) 20% nose down with a 30 degree wing drop. I’m guessing that the prop-wash over the root of the wings caused the outer section of the wing to stall?- rather than the idle power stall when perhaps only the roots stall and the tips keep flying due to the washout? Any thoughts/experience on any of the above appreciated. Cheers Bob |
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| Subject: Ethanol | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sun, Dec 16 2012, 11:01:24 GMT I’m posting this in response to Alan Gill’s concerns about Ethanol in his classic car (only slightly off topic) as mentioned in the latest news letter. Alan try checking BP Ultimate (not the regular EN228 stuff) – around here (from Kingsbury depot in the Midlands)it’s ethanol free. As a bonus the higher octane rating should ward off detonation. BP also claims that it contains additives that help to clean the engine internals {see website www.bp.com/ultimate/uk }. I get quite paranoid with regard to ethanol in my Pulsar. It’s not the LAA/CAA regs, or engine fuel system that I worry about, but I am concerned that any ethanol might eventually dissolve the glue that holds my fuel tank together and dump its contents on my lap (MK1 Pulsar with integral fuselage fuel tank). To check for ethanol I’ve refined the “water test” so that it is sensitive enough to detect as little as 0.5% ethanol. I inject 5ml coloured water from a calibrated syringe into a 100ml glass bottle; top up with fuel; fit the cap; shake well; and then leave overnight to settle. The next day I syringe the water back out, and the scale shows me if the level has increased. Any increase in ml is roughly proportional to the % alcohol 1ml increase = 1% etc). I use an “inkjet refill kit” syringe that has a scale on it, and a drop of inkjet dye in the water sample makes it easier to read the exact level – and also to see that all the water under the fuel has been hovered up (important). It doesn't matter if you suck up a bit of fuel as well as you can see (and measure) just the coloured water level. Note that BP Ultimate is not EN228 and is not therefore approved for aviation use because of the additional risk of vapour locks. I’ve tweaked my Pulsar fuel routing (revised routing LAA approved) to minimize the risk of vapour locks. Cheers Bob Pulsar MK1, Rotax 582, taildragger. |
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| Subject: G-CHEX has flown! | |
Author: Dave Piercy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Dec 13 2012, 11:59:05 GMT Hi group: Today my 582 powered taildragger Pulsar G-CHEX took its first flight, piloted by Simon Goozee. Simon reported that the Pulsar handled well and will be a very nice aeroplane, as expected (and hoped for.) There are some minor rigging issues to sort out but everything else worked as it was supposed to, a very pleasing result after such a long gestation. Solo climb rate was 1200 fpm at 75 - 80 kts, buffet was seen at 38 kts. The Peery prop may be loading the engine too much, max rpm seen was 5600. I don't know whether this will improve as the 582 gets run in more - any ideas? Dave Piercy |
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| Subject: 582 Props and Performance. | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Nov 26 2012, 16:43:02 GMT My Pulsar taildragger has a Warp Drive 582 comp prop with the blade angles set to 14.5 degrees at the tip. This gives good cruise performance but I need most of our 525 metre grass strip to get airborne in worse case conditions (max takeoff weight, zero head wind , soft ground). Performance at MTOW is: 115kts at 6500rpm 107kts at 6000rpm 90kts at 5000rpm “Normalized” sea level climb rate (using the LAA spreadsheet) is 820 feet/min at 80kts. I get 6050 rpm static but this drops to around 5900 rpm as airspeed goes through around 60kts. Just wondered what props/pitches other 582 Pulsators are using and what performance you are getting? Also does anyone know of an in air adjustable prop? Cheers Bob |
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| Subject: Pulsar u/c strength | |
Author: Dave Piercy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Nov 26 2012, 16:33:05 GMT Hi, another question for the group. The Pulsar XP I am building is presently set up as a nosewheel aircraft. The fuse isn't yet fully fitted out: I could change to a taildragger if I wished, although it is sitting on its mainwheels. There is nothing forward of the firewall yet. The field I fly from is VERY bumpy, and I worry about an undercarriage collapse. I'm equally happy flying nosewheel or tailwheel. I like the look of the Pulsar in both configurations. How robust is the nosewheel structure? Does the u/c configuration have an effect upon the value of the aeroplane? Any advice or comments welome! Dave |
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| Subject: 9 oz glass cloth | |
Author: Alan Gill [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Nov 13 2012, 9:37:23 GMT Hi all Anyone know where I can obtain from a UK supplier 9 oz fibre glass (bi-directional) cloth? I need 1 sq meter for an overseas builder. Thank you ..> Alan |
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| Subject: Pulsar Serial Number | |
Author: Jason Rienas [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Nov 12 2012, 19:37:30 GMT Hello, I have a Pulsar I (I believe purchased in 1991 from Aero Designs) which I bought at an auction. The paperwork on it is very slim and I have nothing documenting the serial number or kit number. Is there a location on the airplane where the serial number is traditionally displayed? The aircraft was bought as a project and has never been registered. Thanks so much! |
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| Subject: Flap construction | |
Author: Dave Piercy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Nov 12 2012, 10:00:18 GMT Hi, I can't find any details about the "Flap strengthening mod. required by the LAA" It isn't on the list of required modifications as far as I can see. Anybody shed some light on the necessity for this and the details of what exactly is required? |
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| Subject: Cooling Mods on Rotax 582 Pulsar [TD] | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Nov 01 2012, 14:07:16 GMT I suffer from CMD (Compulsive Modification Disorder). Instead of counting sheep to get to sleep I lie in bed wondering which bit of my Pulsar I could modify next. A couple of years ago I fitted a replacement Rotax 582 engine and decided to tweak its cooling system at the same time. When I bought the plane it had an early (small big end bearings) silver top 582 engine. The builder (John Webb) had removed the engine thermostat and fitted a manually operated (by knob in cockpit) shutter arrangement in front of the starboard radiator instead. The effect of this is that the coolant always flows around the radiators and the pilot opens and closes the radiator shutter as required to keep the water temp in limits. It seems to me that this arrangement is better than a thermostat as there is no risk of the engine being subjected to a blast of icy water (and cold seizure) if the thermostat popped open suddenly (eg on a go around). Also the maximum cooling might be marginally improved because a fully open thermostat will still slightly restrict the water flow. Another possible problem with my old engine was that small amounts of air kept accumulating in the collector tank (the thing with the filler cap on top). I was concerned that air might also becoming trapped in the cylinder head. My final concern with the old engine was that there is no provision to prevent carb icing (other than the residual heat in the engine compartment). I mentioned this to Alan Gill who reassured me that (I think from memory) Pulsars are not prone to icing, and that thermometers bolted to the carbs showed that they stayed above freezing level). But I was still a bit wary because my engine uses oil injection rather than 2T mix, and I had read somewhere that the oil in the 2T mix reduces the risk of ice build-up (oils the carb walls to stop ice sticking). My new 582 engine is a “blue top” with a 2 way thermostat so that water circulates directly from the head outlet back to the water pump inlet via a bypass hose when the engine is cold. Apart from the difficulty in fitting the bypass hose in my Pulsar ( I’ve even had to modify my plug caps to clear the engine cowl), the bypass hose prevents continuous water flow around the radiator circuit. To overcome the above limitations I’ve modified my cooling system as follows: 1) The 2 way thermostat, and the bypass hose have been removed and the ports for the bypass hose blanked off. 2) In addition to the venting hose at the front of the cylinder head, I’ve fitted a second venting hose into my bypass hose cylinder head blanking plate. This second venting hose returns air/coolant to the collector tank via proprietary (SkyDrive) hot water carb heaters (thus reducing the risk of icing) 3) My radiator temperature control shutters are now (slowly) operated by a small electric motor and gear arrangement, with an open-stop- shut switch in the cockpit. 4) I’ve replaced the overflow bottle with an automotive pressurised expansion tank. This tank incorporated a pressure relief cap that normally remains shut , and is translucent plastic so the coolant level can be easily seen. I’ve replaced the brass collection tank with a (heavily modified) aluminium vehicle “swirlpot” collector. This collector has a filler cap rather than a pressure relief cap, and spigots have been added for the standard cooling hoses plus extra spigots for the carb heater return hose, and an outlet to the expansion tank. 5) All the coolant hoses (except the small bore head venting/ carb heater hoses) are made from reinforced silicon. This seems a good idea as the silicon hoses are more flexible and so they reduce the load on the (have been known to fail) radiator spigots. Also they are less prone to hardening and ageing. A couple of the hoses have customised bends/diameter changes. I’m pleased to say that everything works as intended and the mods have been approved by LAA. The coolant system now remains totally air bubble free, it has not been necessary to top up the coolant system, and (by adjusting the shutters) the engine operating temperature can be kept within Rotax limits (although I do need to 30% blank the non shuttered radiator for cool weather and 60% blank it for cold weather flying. No doubt the standard Pulsar cooling arrangement works fine, but if there are any other sufferers of CMD out there I’ll happily supply further details on request. Bob (G-BVTW. |
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| Subject: GSC Prop | |
Author: Roger Bishop [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Oct 16 2012, 13:34:14 GMT Dose anyone out there have a GSC prop they're not using or serviceable blades that I could borrow to try out? |
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| Subject: Message Board Format and possible Website | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sat, Oct 06 2012, 12:16:31 GMT I’ve been asked why some old messages on this forum keep re-dating themselves and shooting back to the top of the message board. Other Voy sites (eg Jabiru Owners from where I “borrowed” ideas for this site) don’t do that. For those sites each new thread stays in strict date order of when it was first created, making it easier to find old messages. The downside of adopting that format is that if someone, for example, sees a 6 month old message and posts a reply, no one is likely to see it unless they go paddling through the last six months of postings. As time goes by that problem gets worse. The way this message board is set up at the moment, is that if a new posting is made relating to an old thread, that thread is moved to the top of the list and so is more likely to be seen by all. The Voy software does this by changing the original message date to today’s date. Both ways of operating have their advantages and downsides and I'm happy to follow the consensus of opinion post. Post a reply if you have a view on how the site should work. UK Pulsar Enthusiasts Website An additional possibility for this message board to link it to a (to be created) UK Pulsar Enthusiasts Website. Depending on what UK Pulsators wanted to do, the site could include pages with such things as *Photos of each Pulsar (including airborne/engine/cockpit if the owner wanted)in the UK fleet *Lists of LAA approved/pending mods *Owners contact details and airfields *Pulsar customised permit inspection checklists *Q&As on common problems *etc etc etc etc. I’ll investigate this further if there is sufficient interest AND if other Pulsators offer to contribute to such a site (eg someone offers to produce and maintain a members list that I can just cut and paste into the site). Finally if anyone wants to take over running this message board I’ll be more than happy to pass on details and get you up to speed – just let me know? Also does anyone have website creation experience or would like to gain website experience by setting up a Pulsar website? Cheers Bob |
| Subject: Thorney Island | |
Author: Roger Watts [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Wed, Sep 26 2012, 20:25:31 GMT Anyone going to Thorney Island on saturday cheers rog |
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| Subject: Fuel and electric wing Disconnects | |
Author: Dave Piercy [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Sep 25 2012, 21:55:11 GMT Hi, I'm building a Pulsar XP with wing tanks. Can anyone out there let me know the best components and system for rigging and derigging. I will obviously need to ensure that fuel is shut off and connected, fuel gauge senders and possibly wing tip lights connected, pitot connected. I will need to derig after every flight. What's the best system? Thanks Dave |
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| Subject: thorney island 22/9 2012 | |
Author: paul crosby (croz) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Mon, Sep 24 2012, 20:21:17 GMT Great day to fly into Thorney island & nice to see three other pulsars there, our pulsar G-BTRF mk1 582 nose wheel |
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| Subject: thorney island 22/9 2012 | |
Author: croz (croz) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sun, Sep 23 2012, 17:58:41 GMT Hi Roger sorry we missed meeting you yesterday, your pulsar still looks great, what happened to the jodel we only saw it on the return taxi run back up for take off, as you said fantastic flying day, Croz |
| Subject: Thorney | |
Author: Roger Watts [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Sun, Sep 23 2012, 15:50:45 GMT Thorney weather fantastic shame about jodel accident. Met robert freestone but missed other 2 guys Great day rog |
| Subject: pulsar | |
Author: simon goozee (eh?) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Sep 20 2012, 15:31:09 GMT Hello all I'm flying Martin Faro's beutiful Starlite and am building a Pulsar xp which unfortunately never seems to get to the top of the list, ps I saw 3 at sywell. |
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| Subject: BMW carb parts. | |
Author: Alan [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Sep 20 2012, 15:29:23 GMT Barry. Try James Sherlock BMW Motorcycles, South Molton. 01769-574350. Alan |
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| Subject: Thorney Island | |
Author: Captain Pulsar [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Sep 14 2012, 21:52:44 GMT I'm planning to attend the fly in at Thorney Island on the 22nd. Its rare to have the chance to land at this MOD site. Anyone else likely to make it? You need to let them know if you plan to attend. |
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| Subject: Fenland this Saturday (8 sep2012) | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Sep 07 2012, 22:11:18 GMT Sadly I only saw one other Pulsar on Saturday at the LAA fly-in at Sywell. This Saturday the weather looks good so I plan to fly into Fenland in the afternoon. The September issue of Pilot has a free Fenland landing voucher. If anyone else intends to visit Fenland on Saturday let me know and perhaps we can sync our visits. Cheers Bob |
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| Subject: Message board | |
Author: Ron (G-BUDI) [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Fri, Sep 07 2012, 19:39:27 GMT Hi Bob, Great idea to have a message board for all pulsar owners to use and pass comments, ideas etc. As you are aware Alan does the Pulsar news letter. My pulsar G-BUDI is based at Fairoaks (nice tarmac runway), I used to be based at Popham but I found the grass runway was getting a little rough. I built the aircraft about 19 years ago and it still looks good (not sure how to attach a photo's to this page) With regards to fuel, I use RON 95 from my local BP garage, I have conducted the ethanol test and to date have found the no trace of ethanol. I am waiting for Fairoaks to start stocking UL91 which will be good for lots of aircraft. All the best Ron |
| Subject: Pulsars at LAA Annual Sywell Fly-in | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Thu, Aug 30 2012, 8:00:50 GMT Me again! Anyone going to the LAA fly-in at Sywell? and if so which day? and by car or by Pulsar? I intend to fly in on either Saturday or Sunday, but would prefer to pick the day when most Pulsars will be present. The weather looks good for both days ( www.xcweather.co.uk ) If all owners flying in put a note on their dash boards (parking ticket style) with their mobile number, it would make it easy to meet up for a chat. Cheers Bob PS did anyone brave the weather and get to Deanlands? |
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| Subject: Ethanol and Lead in fuel. | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Aug 28 2012, 23:08:01 GMT Hi Pulsar Owners, I just wondered what fuel you are using these days - especially for the planes with 2-stroke engines and fuselage fuel tanks. My Pulsar is 582 powered so Avgas (apart from being expensive) is not ideal (lead fouls the plugs). UL91 fuel would be a good choice but is not available locally. All the regular mogas (EN228) around here (Midlands - fuel from Kingsbury fuel depot) now has ethanol in it so, apart from being illegal to fly with, seems bad news for my composite fuselage fuel tank. BP Ultimate fuel (not BP regular) is ethanol free here but is not LAA/CAA approved because of the increased risk of vapour locks. My fuel runs should be vapour lock free (having a continuous downhill run all the way fromn tank to fuel pumps), so this would be my preferred choice. Best Regards Bob PS to avoid any risk of self-incrimination might be better to refer to "preffered choice" rather than "I use". |
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| Subject: Welcome to the (UK) Pulsar Aircraft Owners Forum | |
Author: Bob P [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: Tue, Aug 28 2012, 23:00:17 GMT Hi and welcome to the (UK) Pulsar Aircraft Owners forum. This forum has been created to allow Pulsar experts, enthusiasts, owners and would-be owners to help each other by the direct exchange of ideas and information. The site may also be used as a message board to arrange UK social events - fly-ins, get-togethers, flying-visits etc. Contributions and questions from non UK Pulsar enthusiasts/owners are also welcome. Please post a reply to this message saying a bit about your interest in Pulsars. Please also make other Pulsar owners aware of this site. Many thanks Bob P Pulsar 582 (G-BVTW) based Stoke Golding. |
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