Hi Folks I know this isn't really directly Xair related, but I was wondering if anyone had used either the Garmin GPSMAP 96C, or the Lowrance Airmap 600. I've...
Scott, I have used a Magellan GPS 315 for 5 years now and it has taken me about 14000 miles in a similar aeroplane with no problems. It is small, can be...
Hi everyone, I am new to the site and just purchased a Xair Standard a few weeks back. I was about to install a two stroke engine on the plane unless I can...
Sean, The Masschi engine is under test in the Hawk (Hanuman) at the RandKar factory in France, but I haven't heard how it is progressing. Don't know if it is...
Thank you,Seamus. I finished building an Aerolight 103 in early January with the Rotax 447 and I am very happy with the way it handles.I am a Mechanic for...
Dear All, I fly X-Air H in India and have been flying it for last 90 hours. I am seeing a consistent excessive overflow from the engine oil tank. Do any body...
Hello, I'm about to install electrical items on the dash and I can't figure out how the Minda master (key) switch is attached to the panel. There's a boss in...
Hello Dennis, from memory you need to drill a 20 mm diameter hole to locate the key assembly and then drill a small three or 4 mm diameter hole through the lug...
Michael, thanks for the info. Once installed there would be about an inch of the switch sticking out from the panel, right? Thanks, Dennis ... our replies are...
Yes, thats correct. If you want you can space it out but its then not as firm. ... -- With regards, Michael Coates Company Director X-Air Australia Gold...
Have a look on my website there are some pictures of Hawk (H) dashboard layouts. Follow the hawk links to build pictures. Seamus www.xairireland.com ... From:...
Subeesh, Do you have the later model 2200 with the hydraulic lifters? If yes, then I believe there is a service bulletin requiring chamber venting by drilling...
Hi It is probably due to overfilling the oil. Only fill engine to the lower mark, no higher, about 1.9L without oil cooler. Seamus ... From: subeesh n.s To:...
Hey THe service bulletin they're referring to is located here... http://www.jabiru.net.au/Service%20Bulletins/Engine%20files/JSB013-1.pdf Scott ... in X-Air...
Michael and Seamus, thank you both for your replies, problem is solved. Seamus, I had been to your site but missed some of the details in the build gallery....
Hi Group, I fitted the luggage rack on my S/N 1118 Hawk and noticed that the deck of the luggage rack has three holes through the reinforcement material. They...
Hello to all; I am having trouble keeping vinyl stick-on numbers on the dacron material. Has anyone painted their numbers on, and if so what paint did you use...
There is a correct sticky back fabric material that is used for reg lettering, once applied it doesn't come off like vinyl. Seamus ... From: clouddancer352 To:...
Will the vinyl letters work on the mylar coated fabric used on the xair. If not, where do you get the fabric from and what is the name of it Maynard ... ...
Do not buy your numbers from the local hardware store, as they do NOT stay put. Believe I know. I ordered set of numbers from a aircraft catalog and...
Vinyl is ok on mylar, material is called insignia Seamus ... From: robinsmus To: X-Air_Ultralight_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2007 4:17...
Bret; What company did you order your numbers from please? Roger - In X-Air_Ultralight_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com, Bret Taplin ... NOT stay put. Believe I know....
Subeesh, Seamus is right on the overfilling. The oil will just get blown out if you fill past the lower notch on the dipstick. I usually get a little overflow...
Hello all, Our vinyl reg numbers are from Aircraft Spruce. They have been on the plane since October 2006 with no signs of peeling. The made-to-order strips...
Evening all I've just discovered that the two braces near the cabin entry tubes (Numbers 353289) have both fatigued where the aluminium has been pressed flat...
