Ginge’s
hints and tips
Ginge has been interested in things mechanical since he was a boy renovating old bikes and selling them to his school friends. His interest in maintaining microlights goes back to the start of the Bumble-bee Flying Club over ten years ago. Here he shares some of the snippets of knowledge he has gained over the years. We’ll put up a new tip each week or so.
This week, Ginge’s tip is
(Tip No. 53) If
an area of your Dacron or Ultralam is prone to chaffing or has suffered minor
hangar rash you can protect the area with “Ripstop tape” this is used for sail
repairs and is obtainable, in a variety colours, from most chandlers
Last week’s tip was:
(Tip No. 34) With Thrusters periodically check the lower rudder
mounting. This can gather moisture and suffer from corrosion
Important
note:
these tips are given on the basis that the reader will check their validity
before taking any action on them. We do not guarantee the tips and can take no liability
as a result of anybody following them. Full responsibility for the safety of a
microlight aeroplane rests with the pilot. If in doubt, check the tip with the
aircraft manufacturer, your inspector or the BMAA.
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