Patrick1 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 My take off runs seem to be getting longer and longer. My first thoughts are my mini plane probably needs some attention, maybe the carb settings are out or it needs a compression test. However, I just worked out how old my wing is, I've been flying my hook 2 wing for 7 years.. I don't fly that much so it only gets light use but how quickly do they degrade? Are my ever lengthening runs more likely down to my old wing than my motor? Also, I've done an annual service on my mini plane as best I could but I suspect it needs a compression test and possibly a new membrane - that's beyond me, is there anyone around the south who services them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi k Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Popcorn time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Why not send your wing off to http://www.aerofix.co.uk They will check it over and do a porosity test for you for under £100. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Miniplane UK are in Dorset http://www.miniplane.co.uk/ Miniplane UK | 3C Station Rd, Maiden Newton, Dorset, DT2 0AE | +44 1172 303307 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 Stretch your C and D lines, will likely make a difference. And like Simon said, get a porosity test, etc. done by Aerofix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1 Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 thanks guys, weather looks good over the next few days, I will send her off once the wind picks up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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