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by Ahewko
Wed Jun 15, 2022 5:46 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Matco master cylinder intensifier
Replies: 5
Views: 8845

Re: Matco master cylinder intensifier

That looks like a smaller cylinder and piston kit to get higher pressure. Let us know the results if you try it, if it works I'll be ordering a set.
by Ahewko
Mon Jun 06, 2022 3:16 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Fuel cost shock
Replies: 8
Views: 11997

Re: Fuel cost shock

2 weeks ago I filled 100LL for $1.70/L, yesterday I filled for $$2.35/L. Picked up Shell premium Vmax today before the price increases for $2.02/L. (3.785 L/ US gal). I'll be flying as much as usual, while trying to find ways to cut costs. Printing money created inflation, restricting oil developmen...
by Ahewko
Sun Jan 02, 2022 1:38 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Really liking this Rebel
Replies: 5
Views: 9268

Re: Really liking this Rebel

Nice landing! How's he liking the RX1, would it work in a Rebel?
by Ahewko
Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Kitplanes Article
Replies: 10
Views: 12571

Re: Kitplanes Article

Great article, now I have one more trip added to my bucket list
by Ahewko
Mon Jun 15, 2020 9:27 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 7
Views: 8638

Re: Facebook

If you are flying in western Canada, Alberta general aviation has a good Facebook page, lots of info on cool places to go, restaurants, strip & flying conditions, mostly for Alberta, but also some info for SK & BC. That's where I found windy.com, great for checking surface winds.
by Ahewko
Tue Jun 02, 2020 5:04 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Rivet Education
Replies: 9
Views: 5901

Re: Rivet Education

Rivet prices from Fastenal are quite a bit less than Aircraft Spruce in Canada
by Ahewko
Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:20 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Floatplane engine falling off
Replies: 26
Views: 9087

Re: Floatplane engine falling off

I've heard some Rebels may have been built with a coated aluminum firewall instead of a stainless steel firewall. Is anyone aware if that was the case here?
by Ahewko
Sat Apr 01, 2017 2:52 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: new rebel kits?
Replies: 2
Views: 1478

Re: new rebel kits?

If you go through the archives you should find the answers you need. Bungees are not sufficient for rough off airport, Craig's cub gear set up is the strongest for real off airport, or you may consider beefing up the existing gear for moderate off airport.
by Ahewko
Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:17 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: other bushplane kits
Replies: 6
Views: 1804

Re: other bushplane kits

The Bearhawk looks like a useful plane similar to a Rebel. I see they have hydraulically dampened die spring gear. Does anyone have any experience with those?

Allen H
by Ahewko
Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Fuel System Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 4809

Re: Fuel System Questions

I agree with you 100%, have never omitted checking the fuel at all four drain points as part of the pre-flight, and never plan to, but I know people who do, and can see how a pilot could become complacent and start doing that. One guy by my hangar that rarely checks his fuel, used to add gasoline an...
by Ahewko
Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:13 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Fuel System Questions
Replies: 21
Views: 4809

Re: Fuel System Questions

I always checked for water ever pre-flight and was wondering if I was wasting my time as I had never seen a drop. Then a couple years ago in early spring my plane had been sitting outside for a few weeks with the tanks only 1/4 full. I checked for water and found lots, probably a 1/2 gallon between ...
by Ahewko
Tue Dec 16, 2014 8:29 pm
Forum: All Models
Topic: Electronic "mags"
Replies: 20
Views: 4791

Re: Electronic "mags"

When I bought one P- Emag a few years back they said there was no issue just running one, and most of the gain was had when installing the first one. The Emag always fires first, and I have had no issues, not sure if there have been problems with other single Emag set ups. Mine is tied into the igni...
by Ahewko
Thu Mar 08, 2012 6:54 am
Forum: All Models
Topic: Brake Fluid, three questions
Replies: 3
Views: 1075

Re: Brake Fluid, three questions

Hi all, I see that MAM recommend automatic transmission fluid for brake fluid. Has anyone had problems with this? Is there a particular auto trans fluid to use? Or is Dexron 3 the go? Thanks for all replies. Cheers Mike 818R in OZ........only two more electrical things to connect.....I hope. I have...