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Just wondering if there is any written mandate on what can be used? I know the CROW system people are using but the racing world has the same products that are much cheaper and give the same protection but with more options and comfort items.

I know seat belts are important but the parts in the plane they are connected to will fail/brake long before the restraints....

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Greetings VAF!

TeamX has been hard at work over the past few months finalizing the next G3X Touch software release as well as moving forward with AXIS feature development. Our team loves being a part of this spectacular community, and we appreciate all the great feedback we’ve received about AXIS!

AXIS version 2.21 software has now been released for dow...

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This problem started a number of months back. When you first start the aircraft, it will indicate 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 GPH fuel flow at 1000 RPM. If you try to lean it, it will come back about 1/2 GPH and then start to stumble like it is too lean. After a five- minute taxi to the runway, it will be indicating 1.8 to 2 GPH and works normal after that. The aircraft has about 250 hours o...

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I have a Skytech Starter and Denso Alternator from a friend's RV that was slightly damaged from a nose over in the hangar (long story).

The Shroud of the starter broke when it banged the ground (prop was off the plane fortunately). So the starter itself should be fine.

The belt wheel got bent very slightly on the Alternator, so not sure if it bent the...

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Posting for a friend as He finds navigating the forum a little difficult.
A new B&C 60Amp alternator and Regulator Kit. The kit was purchased for his project but never installed on the plane.
He is well known at the 18AZ ( his airport) and KDVT airports, we have had breakfast together every week for maybe 15-20 years and a good guy
--Larry Kruchten.
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