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Tools for Aircraft Repair

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Flights are unlike ordinary vehicles their design and structure is unique. Aircraft tooling is quite difficult and it requires special tools. These tools will help in installation, removal and maintenance of flight parts. Plane tools vary from flight to flight. The tools used for repairing the flight depend on the company who built the aircraft. Most of the aircraft shops supply tools based on the type of flight.

Many tools are used in repairing the aircraft engine parts. Some of the common tools available in market are drilling machines, EMR guns, aircraft assembly fixtures and aircraft engineering devices.

Software also acts as a tool in aircraft repair. Today the technology has created easier ways for repairing the flights; most of the aviation companies are using software robots for cutting, drilling and installation of aircraft parts. Good aviation software has the ability to accurately estimate the structure and shape of the aircraft. If it can capture the design perfectly, building the aircraft will be easy.

Besides the tools required for carrying general operations, pilots also require some special tools for carrying out flight operations inside. All these tools can be bought from a good pilot shop. Most of the pilot shops offer required equipments like GPS systems, Maps, Goggles, Toggle watches, etc, for pilots.

Adding Power to your Automobile

Thursday, March 5th, 2009

Scooter, a self-propelled object is a great ride for one or two. However, in order to keep the joy rides happening it is necessary that you keep it upgraded and maintain it on regular basis, for which you need to have Scooter parts are designed for different sections of the automobile unit. Your scooter might need any of theses, vis-à-vis, piston, carburetor, gearbox, handle unit, front beam light, break shoes, floor rubber and mats, speedometer, fuel indicator meter etc.

There are different scooter parts manufacturing companies that make these parts for every genre of scooter, whether it is Vespa, Amigo, Curry, Bladez, Invacare, Hoveround, Jazzy, Merits, and many more. Besides the scooter spares, you also need to have a super duper scooter battery that can actually give the throttle to your smart scooty, and let you enjoy every bit of it. A good scooter battery is one that gets discharged over a longer duration of time and you don’t need look for scooter charger at the end of every week or month. Alkaline batteries are the optimum use and high performance batteries that can actually give you consistent outcome. Remember! Get your alkaline batteries checked from an expert after a month or so. This would curtail on the frequent demand for the scooter charger to charge the battery.

Finding Hot Cars at ISG

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

If you are really interested in hot cars, then you should think about looking at the many places online that are just right for you. It should be pretty easy for the most part. A lot of people like cool cars and there are a lot of people who want to know more about them and ultimately build up their own car. This means that you should be able to find any number of great websites that are able to help.

You probably want to try and stick with the best around though. In Sixth Gear fits that bill. They are a premier supplier of car parts and a great hub for information on new models and better cars. If you are really interested in buying your own, then you can probably find a model in the ISG classified section. These are just a few features that they have to offer. If you are really interested in hot cars, then this is definitely a website that you will want to check out.

The beauty of it is the virtual shop though. They have a full selection of parts that are from just about every manufacturer around. If you wanted a resource of everything available for car customization, then you’ve just found it at ISG.

What is the difference between VASI lights and PAPI Lights?

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

VASI - Visual Approach Slope Indicator
PAPI - Precision Approach Path Indicator

Well, first I’ll tell you what’s the same. They’re both lighting systems that provide vertical guidance for aircraft on final approach. They both provide a unique visual indication of ‘too high’, ‘too low’, or ‘on path’. The difference between a VASI and a PAPI is that a PAPI also has a ’slightly high’ and a ’slightly low’ indication.

In a typical VASI installation, you will see both lights white if you are too high, both lights red if you are too low, and one red and one white if you are on the glide path. There may be additional lights to provide an upper glideslope (for larger planes) and a lower glideslope. There is no way to tell how low or high you are.

In a typical PAPI installation, you will see four white lights if you are very high (.5 degree or more) and four red lights if you are very low (.5 degree or more). If you are within .2 degrees of the glideslope, you will see two red lights and two white lights. Slightly low will be three red, one white. Slightly high will be three white, one red.

Both a typical VASI and a typical PAPI simply consist of light boxes with two lights in each box and a metal divider such that which light you can see depends upon whether your sight line is above or below the divider. So they are very simple mechanical device, but they do have to be installed with great precision by people who know exactly what they’re doing.

http://www.bayareapilot.com/vasiPAPI.htm

Spark plug is always getting oil fouled thus no spark!?

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

does anyone know why this is? and how to sort out?
i have cleaned end with wire brush and it starts no probs only not to start in a week or so.

soz folks its a gilera rv125 1984 on an A
plate 2 stroke with its own oil premix!

 

You can install a hotter plug, but be aware that fitting one that is too “hot” can do a lot of damage. Consult your owners manual or ask a bike mechanic. A spark plug that continues to foul and oils up could mean that the rings or the cylinder may be worn. Have a compression test done by a competant mechanic. That would tell you the condition of your rings and cylinders

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buy a new spark plug

DO NOT clean with a wire brush, you are making it track by putting lines of metal on it

modern plugs do not need to be cleaned, just replace at recommended intervals

if you fit a hotter plug you will melt a hole in your piston like I did

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For future reference, always give year, make, engine size and model # when asking questions. We need all of that info to give an informed answer.
2&4 stroke engines can have similar problems, requiring different repair procedures

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If you’ve got a 2-stroke, check your oil pump setting - it may be too high, or you may have added too much premix to the petrol. If it’s a 4-stroke, there may be too much oil in the sump.

What is mazda?

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008


Are mazda cars japanese or something? Ive heard things about ford making some mazda cars, and i dont want to buy those. Specifically i need to know if a four cylinder mazda, (not 6 i no that is ford) mazda6 is indeed japanese or whatever… just not ford

 

 

Mazda’s Japanese to the core:-)
Ford owns 33.9% of Mazda and has used Mazda as basis for many of its cars, last generation of Probe or Fusion, which is made of Mazda6 and bits of European Ford Mondeo. Mazda developed chassis for Mazda3, European Focus and small Volvos.

All Ford’s 4 cylinders engines are actually rebadged Mazda’s MZR engines. On the other hand, 6 cylinders engines Mazda uses are Ford sourced as you already know.

Most of Mazda cars are made in Japan - with 3 exception - Ford Explorer based Mazda Tribute, a Mazda badged truck and US version of Mazda 6.

But Mazda 6 is totally Mazda. In Europe, we’re fortunate enough that all our Mazdas are made in Japan.

In other words, if you get a Mazda 6 with a 4 cylinder engine, you’d be getting a Japanese car assembled in Michigan.

My family and closest friends all drive Mazdas (none of us works for them). I got a Mazda 626 and now I got a Mazda3, father went through Mazda 323 (Protege), 2.3 liter Mazda 6 to Mazdaspeed, brother got the Protege and now the new european Mazda 6, uncles has a 323F, my former girlfriend has a Mazda2 and I could go on. Some of them were high mileage cars (200K miles +). We’ve never had ANY problem with them. They were all extremely reliable with minimal wear and tear.

Old Man - you’re right, it’s getting harder to tell what’s what. BMW uses Toyota diesel in a Mini, my Mazda3 has electronics made by Mitsubishi, Euro Focus’s electronics is Siemens, my transmission is made by Aisin, and everybody tweaks the same engine to suit their needs. It’s the global economy :-)

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They are Japanese.
Ford owns some percentage of Mazda.

The Mazda Tribute and Mazda B200 Pickup are actually the same cars as the Ford Escape and Ford Ranger.
Ford makes those two Mazda cars.

All other Mazda’s are made by Mazda. The 2003-2008 Mazda 6 is not a Ford. The Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan are copies of Mazda 6. The Fusion and Milan came out in 2007 using the 2003-2008 Mazda 6 chassis and engine and transmission.

And the new 2008 Ford Focus uses the 2004-2008 Mazda 3 chassis and engines.

The Mazda 3 and 6 are not Ford’s. It is the other way around. The Ford Fusion and Ford Focus are Mazda’s.

Both engines are Japanese.

The Mazda 6 is built in North America, but it still has a Japanese design inside and out.

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Kristian K has a lot of valid info. But it is getting harder and harder to sort out who makes what!
I just read an article on the Duratech engines, and while Ford in design, Mazda has a few tweaks of their own and Ford does too.
Then there is KIA (I think) that builds models for both Ford and Mazda (using changes dictated by each).
The differences go more then skin deep. A part that may not meet Fords requirements may end up in either a KIA or a Mazda. Then there maybe parts that do not met Mazda requirements that end up in Fords or KIA cars.
So when choosing a car, a lot of research in involved to make sure that you are getting what you want!

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Is this a new car?

Tuesday, June 24th, 2008

I’ve never in my life seen this car ANYWHERE.
Has anyone seen this car before?
It’s a new car…am I right?

http://automobiles.honda.com/fcx-clarity…

There are only 5 in the US. They are all in southern California where they have refueling stations. The hydrogen infrastructure is not in place to go nation wide. Give it a few years and it may be available. If different technologies don’t make to obsolete. Right now it’s on a 3 year lease program for $600 a month.

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WHy are motorcycle helments so expensive?Im female and i just bought a sport bike and i need advice for?

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

a helment,jacket and gloves.Is there anything else i need.Any advice?

 

do you have a Cycle Gear ,store near you ~ i got a great one on clearance for 50 bucks , another great place is Helmut shop .com

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Don’t buy cheap gear,the road is harder than you think.
Trust me I’ve had a few accidents.
Buy a good lid and invest in a back protector,mine has saved me twice after high-siding and landing on my back.
They will not completely save your back but will take some of the hurt out!.
It is expensive but you cannot replace a brain or a back.
Next is a good pair of boots as foot/leg injuries Are the most common.
And then a good strong jacket/trousers,most are well Made these days but make sure it has hard armour in The elbows and shoulders and maybe knees if you can Get on with it or buy a one piece suit,job done.
Decent gloves can be found for reasonable money,don’t Be fooled by the latest designs at ridiculous prices Though.
Arai,shoei,agv,shark,all do safe lids at good prices If you don’t buy top end.
Plain colours are always cheaper.

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Carhardt Jeans, they provide the thickest denim at the best price. Special jeans cost 100 - 300 and have a smaller weight denim pile

Helmets all have to meet standards - DOT or Bell, a helmet should fit properly first and foremost. You can compare a Wal-Mart to a $250 designer dealers helmet, when you take them apart inside they have Styrofoam like shells and foam padding. Many times the extras are based on the material used for a lining and design or name brand but the nuts and bolts portion that is there to save your head is all the same unless you get into the air bladder or gel type models …or exotic outer shells…

Gloves are ridiculous and many times the pricey motorcycle versions offer less protection then a pair of rawhide work gloves from Tru-Value Hardware - it’s design image that you are paying for

Do you want to look good or be safe? Buy things that fit properly and allow you the correct mobility above all else, if you want to have a “look” then go to the dealer and be outfitted - they’re good at that stuff…

There’s nothing that proves it has to say motorcycle to make it safe or even right on a label and often because it does say motorcycle the only thing that happens is that it cost you more and protects you less

Kevlar will stop bullets but not an 80 year old woman behind the wheel of a ‘75 Ford LTD.

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Helmets are expensive because they are still cheaper than a new head.

Anything else apart from what you mentioned?….

Yes, boots.

Bike boots are a very underrated piece of kit…..I see people out all the time with helmet, gloves, jacket and no boots.

Try and imagine if you can, coming off and the bike landing on you and maybe you sliding just a few feet down the road like that with just a sock to protect your ankle.

Slow speed spills are something you should walk away from with just a bruise or two, but have a bike land on you without boots protecting your very exposed ankle joint and you’ll be lucky to walk again.

My husband put himself under a Kwak weighing well over 400lbs a number of years ago and was fine for us to fly away on holiday two days later.

But then he’s a believer in boots as well.

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Helmets are expensive because there is currently NO REPLACEMENT for your head. Brain injuries are permanent, and so is death. So how much is your head worth to you? I ahve no qualms about spending over $300 on a good helmet that FITS and doesn’t distract me while riding.

You also need pants or overpants to complete the gear. You also need to take an MSF class to get you started, and I recommend a book titled Proficient Motorcycling to keep you riding longer than the average squid.

Remember that a bike MUST lean to turn; no lean, no turn. Also remember that it is far more stable while on the gas than it is with zero throttle, so slow BEFORE corners, not in them. Practice, learn, reflect, study, practice, repeat.

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You get what you pay for. You can buy a cheap helmet at Wal-Mart. These are street legal helmets that meet the minimum DOT standards. But would you trust your life to this helmet.

This equipment is so high because of the high mark-up the motorcycle dealers take on them.

You have three choices.
1. You can get the cheap stuff from a department store and take your chances.
2. Spend a little more at the motorcycle dealer and get the good stuff.
3. Search the Internet and find some quality safety equipment for less than your dealer charges. See the link below for a place to start. However you may find a better place to shop on your own.

http://www.powersportspro.com/

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HJC helmets are decent DOT approved helmets and you can find a nice one starting around $75. It is your head after all, so don’t be too cheap.
You should look at textile cycle jackets which are just as good, but not as expensive as leather cycle jackets. Shift, Joe Rocket, Tourmaster are some brands which are affordable. Expect to spend about $100 for a lightweight jacket and more for heavier jackets.
Gloves are always a good idea and while many people just wear gym shoes or work boots while riding, a good pair of cycle boots will keep yout feet better protected

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I’ve been looking to replace my helmet and noticed, among the some of the top brands, Arai and Shoei seem to fix their price while an AGV doesn’t and can be had pretty cheap. For example, if you go to a motorcycle shop the AGV Stealth will be about $350 (the MSRP) but you can get it online for $250 - or less. B&M and online prices for Arai and Shoei are pretty close to same. That may be the reason it’s hard to find a shop that actually carries AGV.

If you can find a shop that carries AGV, go try one on then buy it online.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/list/1013

Who owns the car? old or new owner?

Friday, June 13th, 2008

my husband bought a car not even 3 months ago for £750 from a friend, we have not received the v5 back yet to date, the car has suddenly stopped working and have been told its the gear box, not worth fixing as its going to cost £1600+. the tax reminder went back to the previous owner and was past onto us to tax, but still no v5, who owns the car, we are sick.

thankyou to all of you that have replied already i have plucked up the courage to phone dvla, they still own the car not us, what to do?

 

 

If the tax reminder went to him, it’s still registered in his name and he hasn’t sent the update details to the DVLA.

Not your car and, in theory, this means that your insurance has been invalid the entire time you’ve been driving it.

Not a very good friend it would seem. :o(

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The owner and the registered keeper are two different things. Assuming you bought the car in a legitimate transaction, then you (or your husband) are the legal owner.

The V5 indicates the registered keeper. If you have not received a new V5C from DVLA in 3 months, then it sounds as though (a) the person you bought the car from did not sent it to DVLA to register the change of keeper; (b) that notification went missing; (c) the new V5C sent to you went missing; or (d) DVLA messed up somewhere along the line and didn’t transfer the registration.

Either way, you want to check the current status with DVLA.

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EVERY ONE READ THIS…….
go and get your v5,any v5…go to section 5[green bit]..
inbetween the green bar and your first name..what does it say???
”THE REGISTERD KEEPER IS NOT NECESSARILY THE LEGAL OWNER”…
….thers your answer,or at least another question for you…
just cos your names on the docs doesnt mean its yours…
as for your question its your car…not the last owners

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If you’ve bought the car you own it. I hope you’ve got a receipt, as you may have trouble proving it if the previous keeper still has the V5

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If you’ve bought the car you own it. I hope you’ve got a receipt, as you may have trouble proving it if the previous keeper still has the V5

Which is best bike in 125cc segment?

Monday, October 15th, 2007

1. Yamaha, Honda is a close second

2. don’t buy a 125 steet bike, its too much underpowered

3. It is basically depending upon the how much stylish you are…
price of shine is comparatively high as compare to star city
I have star city since 2 years & average of it is about 75-80….& its look is so good ..discover is costly as compare to
star city…….
I am not supporting star city since i have.but if you are belonging to middle class family it is the best bike to buy?????

4. #1 - Yamaha
#2 - KTM
#3 - Honda
#4 Kawasaki
#5 Suzuki

All else wish they were this good

 

 

5. KTM and Yamaha make the best 125cc bikes….

6. Go for a discover or shine………..bt i think bajaj should be the first choice…..

 

7. Go for TVS if Mileage issue is serious. In case you can bear a little, go for Discover (its got the looks with a modest average).

Also check out the new Bajaj XCD-125… Its average is bound to be mind boggling…

8. If you are a tall guy, then go for the gladiator. Otherwise, the discover it is. Do check out the xcd 125 though.