Steve, I was having a conversation with Jabiru Jim last week about the carb. Previous manuals were lacking just a bit, but I think these latest versions are a good resource, along with the Engine Tuning Manual.
Somewhere I read that the the diaphragm should be replaced every 100 hours and was wondering what your experience had been with the Bing?
Took a look at your blog posts about the tablet PC, data downlink etc. I worked with a programmer friend during my first (abortive) build attempt, and he talked up a similar system, including tiny webcams at various places in and on the plane. Nice to see such a thing is actually possible!
Thank you for sharing the details of your flight computer system. To say it's impressive would be a tremendous understatement. I'm particularly impressed with your real time flight data logging to a ground-based server. Very clever.
Steve, I haven't played with this site, been busy building and wasn't familiar with the comment section. Mack is currently on an extended vacation with his wife. I believe you know that he was having tach problems and is waiting on a part from Jabiru, other than that he's ready to fly. I need to get the plane flying by the end of March to have any chance at making Cloverdale on May 9th. It's good to be an optimist :-)
Hi Stephen. Happy New Year.
Thanks for the kind words. Your plane is also very nice and all work looks very professional down to the finest detail. Sure would love to fly in your part of the woods someday. Great pictures.
Best regards from Iceland.
Johann G.
Stephen I read in a response you left another member that you have an airplane tracking system, what are you using and do you know of alternatives?
Thanks
Rich
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Somewhere I read that the the diaphragm should be replaced every 100 hours and was wondering what your experience had been with the Bing?
Took a look at your blog posts about the tablet PC, data downlink etc. I worked with a programmer friend during my first (abortive) build attempt, and he talked up a similar system, including tiny webcams at various places in and on the plane. Nice to see such a thing is actually possible!
But your layout embodies the vague plan I had for my own. Same with the sunshade (have you posted details of the installation somewhere?)
"I'm the navigator. I have the right to know where I'm going."--attributed to Don Eisele, Apollo 7 astronaut
what a fantastic trip hope to read all about it see ya soon.
Thank you for sharing the details of your flight computer system. To say it's impressive would be a tremendous understatement. I'm particularly impressed with your real time flight data logging to a ground-based server. Very clever.
I'm curious what kind of speed your getting and what kind of prop your swinging with that Jabiru??
Thanks,
Jeff
Cheers from Spain
Justino
My project is still under construction, but should be ready for first flight in 2010.
Cheers from Switzerland,
Martin
Sam
Thanks for the kind words. Your plane is also very nice and all work looks very professional down to the finest detail. Sure would love to fly in your part of the woods someday. Great pictures.
Best regards from Iceland.
Johann G.
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Rich
Adding more stuff to my page.
Cheers, Bob
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