asquaddie Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 (edited) Guys We all know that there are few of us who are experienced in 2 strokes motors and a lot that are not. Would it be a good for the sport and a good time slot for a non-flying period if a person or even a couple of guys do a maintenance class? Typically, basic starting problems, servicing or even replacing parts. I am sure the students will pay by beer or even a donation to the instructors. You can even extend this to aerodynamics, why a wing stalls etc etc Or even the weather the subjects can go on and on. This would increase the knowledge for the students (including me) and look great for newbies, just having a look around. I know Simon would love to organise this. If this can be done professionally it would be a winner J What do you think???? Let's make the next Fly-In a flying one and if not possible a learning one - well worth the subscription then.. Tony Edited November 21, 2016 by asquaddie 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I look forward to the comments. my personal thoughts would be to hold a specific event over the winter for such an idea more than happy to arrange though assuming interest. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas_whitmore Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 sure it would work . What about having a old motor to pull apart while talking about what does what . cas . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 12 hours ago, cas_whitmore said: sure it would work . What about having a old motor to pull apart while talking about what does what . cas . Cas Exactly what I mean - If will know it might be a shitty day, it will still be worth coming - always learning Come on guys - give Simon the heads up on it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Jackson Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Yes, I'd be very interested in learning about this 2 stroke sorcery, and perfectly willing to pay for it (in beer and/or pennies). As ever, good advance warning would help avoid a date conflict. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayner11 Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 Yes Defo count me in. 5 minutes with someone who knows what they're about is easily better than 5 hours trawling the web and well worth paying for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taffarnold Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would definitely be interested 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manny Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 I would be very interested. I watched Cas service my Simonini, but he won't always be there. It would be great to have some training. I like the other topics too, weather, how to interpret forecasts, met charts TAF/METARs etc. would be very useful. Beside, the next best thing to flying is talking about flying... Thanks to Tony for suggesting it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayneflyer Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Yes I'm definitely wanting to come along to this 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Put me down for some of that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodders Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 (edited) I've attended a couple of Simon's really useful met/aero/VFR rules sessions but a motor maintenance/repair/service session is a brilliant idea - I've messed around replacing piston rings and bearings on an old pushrod 4 stroke sat in a Spitfire 1500 (my 1st car), but I'd love to know more about tuning and maintaining/repairing a high performance 2 stroke. Happy to contribute beer to anyone who puts together such a thing. Edited December 9, 2016 by Hodders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Bounce this back up again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Sounds a great idea. I am an engineer and have re-built many engines (and gearboxes!). I used to build mini 1480 racing engines. Whilst this is all great knowledge, I have as yet to take a 2-stroke to bits! A fly-in with some practical lessons as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 What would be good is an 'Expert in a field' just take a small group away and have a structured aviation/mechanical lesson. It would be time well spent and a helpful gap filler on a non flying few hours Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Radio Check over I'll be at the next Severn Bore fly in and will offer a radio check facility with some of my test gear that I will bring along. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin (Simon W) Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Nice one SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquaddie Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 (edited) Awesome Alan - Must be worth a beer from each 'student'. Cheap night for you then Edited April 9, 2017 by asquaddie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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