Had a Flat
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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?
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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
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Thanks Aero, that's exactly what my IA said this morning.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?
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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.
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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.
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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: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
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