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  • A Typical Engine Overhaul

    Hi all, I got a question for...pilot mentioned about the HKS engines being discontinued. I am thi.... I have few questions. In an engine overhaul, typically what part...e only 80 hours total on this engine so it has about another 920 h...would think with all the HKS engines out there, the spare parts w...

  • Alert service bulletin: Checking of the cylinder head assy.2/3 for ROTAX® Engine Type 912 and 914 (Series)

    Due to deviation in the manufacturing process, some cylinder heads may have an oil...ined through holes, which can increase the oil consumption which may result in engine stoppage.   http...

  • Trike Tech Spec & Info Talk

    Discuss trike specifications and all technical information regarding various trikes, such as engine type, performance, oils, fuels, climb rates, propellers etc

  • Tips and tricks for Landings

    As a low time pilot, I'd certainly learn from some tips and tricks on landings...? For example, I've learned that the flare is significantly less on an engine on landing vs. a idle or...

  • Over and under engineering

    Recent discussion on a tragic accide...thread to discuss over/under engineering related to trikes. NO WH...) is the balance between over engineering, strength, weight, and a...r the chassis and components, engine, and wing.  If you alloc...2 places.  This is over engineering!  I am quite confid...

  • Santa and the FAA

    Santa Claus, like all pilots, gets regular visits from the Federal Aviation Administr...time," as he leaned over to whisper in Santa's ear, "but you're gonna lose an engine on takeoff."...

  • the future inovation of trikes where is it heading

     As a childhood dream of bird like flight hang gliding was a fufillment for m....Prone in a hang glider is very birdlike but presents some obsticals in adding engine power. i use to fly supine at...

  • Wing Fold back problems

    It is Saturday January 25th. I am a bit depressed and angry as hell. Now please al...really old. I have completely refurbished the carriage and added a BMW 1200GS engine with a Warp Drive 66 five bla...