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1. 06:10 AM - Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) Pulsar XP (triumphrider)
2. 06:45 AM - Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? (triumphrider)
3. 06:48 AM - Re: Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) Pulsar XP (Dennis Adams)
4. 07:04 AM - Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? (pilot623)
5. 08:12 AM - Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? (dougwitkowski@netscape.net)
6. 11:36 AM - Re: Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) Pulsar XP (Brian Anderson)
7. 01:27 PM - Re: Rotax 912 Ignition (HT) leads (HUGH COULTER)
8. 01:35 PM - Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? (HUGH COULTER)
9. 01:36 PM - Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? (HUGH COULTER)
10. 06:41 PM - Re: Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) Pulsar XP (Brian)
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| Subject: | Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) Pulsar |
XP
Update:
I had a shop day at the hanger to figure out the slop/shimmy in the front nose
gear. The bolts on the front nose gear shock were tight at both ends-I was able
to get a small tightening turn out of them. It was all nose shimmy on the nose
wheel fork-again. So, I devised a way to loosen the front wheel pant and cut
a small window in the front of the nose wheel fork hole in the wheel pant so,
you can rotate the wheel pant back and clear the nose gear fork. So, for future
tightening/adjusting, I can lift the front wheel off the ground and have access
the the nose wheel fork bolt and cotter pin without taking everything off.
I can also, get better access to the tire pressure valve.
I then, cover the small access hole with my 3M White vinyl tape with several layers
and it matched the wheel pant that is white-if you don't look too closely.
Functional for me.
I've heard wheel tension of 10-15 lbs. to Larry saying 27 lbs. It might be a little
trickier to take with a tighter wheel adjustment, but I'll take that over
shimmy anyway. And, it will inevitably loosen a bit. Much more confident in the
slow speed rollouts at 40 mph or less.
Still like to find a RockShox for the Pulsar. I've been looking online for the
shock and spring combination. Seems harder to find as the technology is obsolete
on today's mountain bikes.
Dean Phillips
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| Subject: | Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? |
We had a discussion on the left roll tendency that my Pulsar XP has. It doesn't
track straight-I have to have a slight amount of right pressure on the center
stick to keep it tracking straight. Let go and it begins a slight left turn.
Kind of a pain when you need to review a sectional, etc.
I usually fly solo, so perhaps the weight on the left seat only is also a factor?
Are you using a aileron trim tab(s)? Does anyone have a picture of a small trim
tab they are using for on their aircraft and perhaps, a source for them?
I have a small trim tab on the rudder-it's about an inch wide and at a 30-degree
angle or so from the rudder tab-Is this the same size I should be looking for?
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) |
Pulsar XP
Dean,
It has been a few years, but it seems to me that they do not make
Rockshochs anymore. I got on the phone to a bicycle shop in
California after doing research on line. I measured the amount of
travel and had them set one up for me at 400 or 500 lbs. They had a
Fox shock that was going out of production, on sale and cheap, it is
adjustable and works great.
Dennis Adams
N375CM
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On Feb 19, 2013, at 7:15 AM, triumphrider
<investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com> wrote:
<investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
Update:
I had a shop day at the hanger to figure out the slop/shimmy in the
front nose gear. The bolts on the front nose gear shock were tight at
both ends-I was able to get a small tightening turn out of them. It
was all nose shimmy on the nose wheel fork-again. So, I devised a way
to loosen the front wheel pant and cut a small window in the front of
the nose wheel fork hole in the wheel pant so, you can rotate the
wheel pant back and clear the nose gear fork. So, for future
tightening/adjusting, I can lift the front wheel off the ground and
have access the the nose wheel fork bolt and cotter pin without taking
everything off. I can also, get better access to the tire pressure
valve.
I then, cover the small access hole with my 3M White vinyl tape with
several layers and it matched the wheel pant that is white-if you
don't look too closely. Functional for me.
I've heard wheel tension of 10-15 lbs. to Larry saying 27 lbs. It
might be a little trickier to take with a tighter wheel adjustment,
but I'll take that over shimmy anyway. And, it will inevitably loosen
a bit. Much more confident in the slow speed rollouts at 40 mph or
less.
Still like to find a RockShox for the Pulsar. I've been looking online
for the shock and spring combination. Seems harder to find as the
technology is obsolete on today's mountain bikes.
Dean Phillips
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394564#394564
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| Subject: | Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? |
I have a roll trim system that uses a servo to control the centering point
of a two spring system. Due to the left wing heavy tendency of my plane, the
trim system had to be kept full right. I added an 18" piece of balsa wood
which is designed to be the trailing edge of a model airplane wing. It is
taped to the underside of the right aileron near the outboard end, with the
thinner dimension facing forward. This allows my trim system to remain
fairly centered in its travel. The balsa is on the underside of the aileron
so is not visible unless you bend down and look for it. I am happy with my
"trim tab" which has been in place for more than 7 years (using the original
tape).
Jim
N623JF
Series 2.75
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Subject: Pulsar-List: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share?
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We had a discussion on the left roll tendency that my Pulsar XP has. It
doesn't track straight-I have to have a slight amount of right pressure on
the center stick to keep it tracking straight. Let go and it begins a slight
left turn. Kind of a pain when you need to review a sectional, etc.
I usually fly solo, so perhaps the weight on the left seat only is also a
factor?
Are you using a aileron trim tab(s)? Does anyone have a picture of a small
trim tab they are using for on their aircraft and perhaps, a source for
them?
I have a small trim tab on the rudder-it's about an inch wide and at a
30-degree angle or so from the rudder tab-Is this the same size I should be
looking for?
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394568#394568
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| Subject: | Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? |
I used a simple wedge shaped balsa piece (1/4" x 1") double-side taped to t
he underside of one aeleron. Cut length based on correction needed. Been
there 16 years.
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Sent: Tue, Feb 19, 2013 8:53 am
Subject: Pulsar-List: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share?
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We had a discussion on the left roll tendency that my Pulsar XP has. It doe
sn't
rack straight-I have to have a slight amount of right pressure on the cente
r
tick to keep it tracking straight. Let go and it begins a slight left turn.
ind of a pain when you need to review a sectional, etc.
I usually fly solo, so perhaps the weight on the left seat only is also a
actor?
Are you using a aileron trim tab(s)? Does anyone have a picture of a small
trim
ab they are using for on their aircraft and perhaps, a source for them?
I have a small trim tab on the rudder-it's about an inch wide and at a 30-d
egree
ngle or so from the rudder tab-Is this the same size I should be looking fo
r?
ead this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394568#394568
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| Subject: | Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) |
Pulsar XP
Hi Dean,
The Rock Shock I used is quite an old model now. It has been on the plane
for 13 years and continues to work well. I was looking for a replacement
spring a little time back because mine had a little rust, but I ended up
removing the spring and refurbishing it instead. I'm pretty sure that it
would be difficult to find the same shock, but anything of the right length
with a spring about 500 lbs ought to work well.
My trim tab under the right aileron is a strip of aluminium about 5" long,
2" wide, bent down at about a 15 deg angle. It is riveted under the aileron
at the trailing edge, close to where the push rod connects, and the rear
edge is in line with the aileron trailing edge so it is largely invisible to
the casual observer.
I also have electric roll trim which works well to compensate for any
combination of passenger and fuel load.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "triumphrider" <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:09 AM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear)
Pulsar XP
> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>
> Update:
>
> I had a shop day at the hanger to figure out the slop/shimmy in the front
> nose gear. The bolts on the front nose gear shock were tight at both
> ends-I was able to get a small tightening turn out of them. It was all
> nose shimmy on the nose wheel fork-again. So, I devised a way to loosen
> the front wheel pant and cut a small window in the front of the nose wheel
> fork hole in the wheel pant so, you can rotate the wheel pant back and
> clear the nose gear fork. So, for future tightening/adjusting, I can lift
> the front wheel off the ground and have access the the nose wheel fork
> bolt and cotter pin without taking everything off. I can also, get better
> access to the tire pressure valve.
>
> I then, cover the small access hole with my 3M White vinyl tape with
> several layers and it matched the wheel pant that is white-if you don't
> look too closely. Functional for me.
>
> I've heard wheel tension of 10-15 lbs. to Larry saying 27 lbs. It might be
> a little trickier to take with a tighter wheel adjustment, but I'll take
> that over shimmy anyway. And, it will inevitably loosen a bit. Much more
> confident in the slow speed rollouts at 40 mph or less.
>
> Still like to find a RockShox for the Pulsar. I've been looking online for
> the shock and spring combination. Seems harder to find as the technology
> is obsolete on today's mountain bikes.
>
> Dean Phillips
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394564#394564
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Rotax 912 Ignition (HT) leads |
1,000 hrs is still young for a 912.
Clarke
On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:47:18 -0000
"Barry J Edwards" <barryjedwards@lineone.net> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> I want to replace my ageing and chaffed HT leads. The
>local Rotax agent sells it by the meter (yard!) for
>around 25/m or about $37! 7 meters is going to get very
>expensive! I have found various suppliers selling
>unshielded HT lead for a tiny fraction of that price, but
>the question is, will unshielded leads cause any
>problems? Some suppliers say if it suitable for ALL Rotax
>engines. Anybody got any experience with using unshielded
>leads or do I have to spend vast amounts of money to get
>the shielded stuff from Rotax?
>
> Id love to put a new or reconditioned engine in my
>Pulsar but funds do not permit that. My engine is now 22
>years old with over 1000hrs on it and its starting to
>show!
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Barry
> G-XPXP 912 Taildragger UK
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| Subject: | Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? |
I have a small trim tab on my alerons I made out of
aluminum and rivited to the aleron.
On Tue, 19 Feb 2013 06:44:38 -0800
"triumphrider" <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
wrote:
><investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>
> We had a discussion on the left roll tendency that my
>Pulsar XP has. It doesn't track straight-I have to have a
>slight amount of right pressure on the center stick to
>keep it tracking straight. Let go and it begins a slight
>left turn. Kind of a pain when you need to review a
>sectional, etc.
>
> I usually fly solo, so perhaps the weight on the left
>seat only is also a factor?
>
> Are you using a aileron trim tab(s)? Does anyone have a
>picture of a small trim tab they are using for on their
>aircraft and perhaps, a source for them?
>
> I have a small trim tab on the rudder-it's about an inch
>wide and at a 30-degree angle or so from the rudder
>tab-Is this the same size I should be looking for?
>
>
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394568#394568
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Un/Subscription,
>Forums!
>Admin.
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using? Photos to Share? |
Every time I eat M&M's I think of the ones you had at the
Pulsar flyin.
Clarke
On Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:11:58 -0500 (EST)
dougwitkowski@netscape.net wrote:
> I used a simple wedge shaped balsa piece (1/4" x 1")
>double-side taped to the underside of one aeleron. Cut
>length based on correction needed. Been there 16 years.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
>From: triumphrider <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
> To: pulsar-list <pulsar-list@matronics.com>
> Sent: Tue, Feb 19, 2013 8:53 am
> Subject: Pulsar-List: Aileron Trim Tabs-Anyone Using?
>Photos to Share?
>
>
><investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
> We had a discussion on the left roll tendency that my
>Pulsar XP has. It doesn't
> rack straight-I have to have a slight amount of right
>pressure on the center
> tick to keep it tracking straight. Let go and it begins
>a slight left turn.
> ind of a pain when you need to review a sectional, etc.
> I usually fly solo, so perhaps the weight on the left
>seat only is also a
> actor?
> Are you using a aileron trim tab(s)? Does anyone have a
>picture of a small trim
> ab they are using for on their aircraft and perhaps, a
>source for them?
> I have a small trim tab on the rudder-it's about an inch
>wide and at a 30-degree
> ngle or so from the rudder tab-Is this the same size I
>should be looking for?
>
>
> ead this topic online here:
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394568#394568
>
>
>
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| Subject: | Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear) |
Pulsar XP
I'm not sure what has been used on the Pulsar, but this is the shock I
tested on the nose gear in a StarLite . . . .
http://partsforscooters.com/Welcome?search=126-33
Buzz
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[mailto:owner-pulsar-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Brian Anderson
Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 1:27 PM
Subject: Re: Pulsar-List: Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle
Gear) Pulsar XP
Hi Dean,
The Rock Shock I used is quite an old model now. It has been on the plane
for 13 years and continues to work well. I was looking for a replacement
spring a little time back because mine had a little rust, but I ended up
removing the spring and refurbishing it instead. I'm pretty sure that it
would be difficult to find the same shock, but anything of the right length
with a spring about 500 lbs ought to work well.
My trim tab under the right aileron is a strip of aluminium about 5" long,
2" wide, bent down at about a 15 deg angle. It is riveted under the aileron
at the trailing edge, close to where the push rod connects, and the rear
edge is in line with the aileron trailing edge so it is largely invisible to
the casual observer.
I also have electric roll trim which works well to compensate for any
combination of passenger and fuel load.
Brian
----- Original Message -----
From: "triumphrider" <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3:09 AM
Subject: Pulsar-List: Re: Front Landing Gear Issues/Question (Tricycle Gear)
Pulsar XP
> <investmentsalesconsultant@gmail.com>
>
> Update:
>
> I had a shop day at the hanger to figure out the slop/shimmy in the
> front nose gear. The bolts on the front nose gear shock were tight at
> both ends-I was able to get a small tightening turn out of them. It
> was all nose shimmy on the nose wheel fork-again. So, I devised a way
> to loosen the front wheel pant and cut a small window in the front of
> the nose wheel fork hole in the wheel pant so, you can rotate the
> wheel pant back and clear the nose gear fork. So, for future
> tightening/adjusting, I can lift the front wheel off the ground and
> have access the the nose wheel fork bolt and cotter pin without taking
> everything off. I can also, get better access to the tire pressure valve.
>
> I then, cover the small access hole with my 3M White vinyl tape with
> several layers and it matched the wheel pant that is white-if you
> don't look too closely. Functional for me.
>
> I've heard wheel tension of 10-15 lbs. to Larry saying 27 lbs. It
> might be a little trickier to take with a tighter wheel adjustment,
> but I'll take that over shimmy anyway. And, it will inevitably loosen
> a bit. Much more confident in the slow speed rollouts at 40 mph or less.
>
> Still like to find a RockShox for the Pulsar. I've been looking online
> for the shock and spring combination. Seems harder to find as the
> technology is obsolete on today's mountain bikes.
>
> Dean Phillips
>
>
> Read this topic online here:
>
> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=394564#394564
>
>
>
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