Had a Flat

wtxdragger · Post by **wtxdragger** » Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:56 pm

Please forgive the lameass texts.

http://youtu.be/E2END7H0ZdI

truthinbeer · Post by **truthinbeer** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 1:50 am

Nice video & well done. We don't normally get a night flight thrown in.

Wyflyer · Post by **Wyflyer** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 3:30 am

Nice video, thanks for posting. It was handy to be able to call someone for a repair.
We should get together i'm not far away from your area.

MAU MAU · Post by **MAU MAU** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 4:54 am

Great video that shows a possible downside of flying in the boonies.

Could you feel the difference with a 8.00 on port and the 8.50 on starboard?

I liked where the camera was mounted. Did the case get sandblasted?

What are the thoughts from the group, especially the A&P/IA members, on carrying and using a can of Fix-A-Flat to get you home. I realize this may ruin the tire, but if you are in a remote area this may be your only avenue.

wtxdragger · Post by **wtxdragger** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:16 am

I changed both sides to the 8.50. It was part of my plan as I transition upwards to the 31" bushwheel. I had an old set of tires and tubes that came off the 170.

In my mind, I was going to wear the 8.00 down, then the 8.50, and then get the big boys on there. Always seems to be a little kink in my plans.

Makes it all that much more fun!

I also learned while editing the video that the GoPro has a low light setting.

Maybe next time I can provide a better night video. I used a Ram handlebar mount to attach to rear strut. The case has not gotten sandblasted so far.

MauleMechanic · Post by **MauleMechanic** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 9:07 am

That was great, thanks!!

aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 10:41 am

Fix a Flat will normally be good for nothing but ballast in tube type tire flat if it went flat on T-O or Landing as you usually end up pulling out the valve core or tearing on the inner tube. I guess it'd probably work for a slow leaker with a cactus needle or something like that?

captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 2:45 pm

Speaking of night work. On my little grass strip I was thinking of putting in something for night landings with out using lights has any body tried using reflectors or maybe those solar yard lights to light the outline of a runway. In the past if I didn't make it home by dark I'd land in a nearby airport then wait for the wife or some body to pick me up

Mountain Doctor · Post by **Mountain Doctor** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:10 pm

Thank you, I really enjoyed that video

Maule988ms · Post by **Maule988ms** » Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:26 pm

Solar lights work good and solar spot lights work even better.

MAU MAU · Post by **MAU MAU** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:43 pm

aero101 wrote:Fix a Flat will normally be good for nothing but ballast in tube type tire flat if it went flat on T-O or Landing as you usually end up pulling out the valve core or tearing on the inner tube. I guess it'd probably work for a slow leaker with a cactus needle or something like that?

Thanks Aero, that's exactly what my IA said this morning.

captnkirk · Post by **captnkirk** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 5:20 pm

maule988 how did you set them up? I had not thought about the spot lights just something to outline the runway with maybe some different colors to highlight the touch down zone. I could point the spot light there to give a better aim point. What type of landing light do you have some of those led's I would like to throw out as much light as I could. I've used headlights from a truck leaving some remote spots in the past but never tried to land that way.

Maule988ms · Post by **Maule988ms** » Mon Jan 13, 2014 6:51 pm

The first attempt we just had regular solar lights and they worked good but were kind of dim and couldnt see them untill Short final. Then we bought some solar spot lights and pointed them so they shine at you while on approach. Unfortunately some of the batteries were junk so only a few worked but they were much more visable. That will be fixed this summer. As far as my landing light goes it is just a stock setup.

crbnunit · Post by **crbnunit** » Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:15 am

ABW has the "No Tubes" stuff and several people tell me it works well. I have not tried it. Huh... Their site is down. Message reads "Closed until January 2014"...

Njacko · Post by **Njacko** » Sat May 24, 2014 2:48 pm

captnkirk wrote:Speaking of night work. On my little grass strip I was thinking of putting in something for night landings with out using lights has any body tried using reflectors or maybe those solar yard lights to light the outline of a runway. In the past if I didn't make it home by dark I'd land in a nearby airport then wait for the wife or some body to pick me up

Solar spot lights along the sides of the runway, and solar powered LED strips for threshold, end and PASIs work OK on my home strip as long as it's not pitch dark:

http://youtu.be/zvJSF_vPvy4

Pete
(Getting to know my "new" mule...)

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