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Post your entry! Subject: Motorized Name: Faldi E-Mail: Date: Mon Jun 22 12:08:22 EDT 2009 Comments:
Did you have any news if there is a LAK-12 motorized. Any kind of engine (propeller/turbine). There are some pictures? All your comments are welcomed. Thanks in advance. Osvaldo M. Ferraro Argentina Subject: When was the LAK-12 first delivered? Name: Friedrich Kappes E-Mail: Date: Sat May 3 09:24:22 EDT 2008 Comments:
Subject: subject Name: Roland Glicks E-Mail: <rolandesign@email.com> Date: Tue Jun 6 01:05:31 EDT 2006 Comments:
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 | Subject: Dealers Name: Mgbada Joe E-Mail: <mgbadaeze@gmail.com> Date: Thu Apr 6 15:20:21 EDT 2006 Comments:
Subject: Dealers Name: Mgbada Joe E-Mail: <mgbadaeze@gmail.com> Date: Thu Apr 6 15:19:59 EDT 2006 Comments:
Subject: LAK-12 Discussion Group Name: Frank Whiteley E-Mail: <frank_whiteley@soarcsa.org> Date: Tue Mar 28 01:28:34 EST 2006 Comments:
Bring it on... |
| Subject: Life & extension Name: Frank Whiteley E-Mail: <frank_whiteley@soarcsa.org> Date: Tue Mar 28 01:26:11 EST 2006 Comments:
Subject: LAK-12 Canopy Name: Frank Whiteley E-Mail: <frank.whiteley@soarcsa.org> Date: Tue Mar 28 01:11:56 EST 2006 Comments:
Subject: 1994 LAK 12 Name: Dick Logan E-Mail: <dlogan@nmu.com> Date: Fri Mar 17 12:57:04 EST 2006 Comments:
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| Subject: LAK 12 life extension Name: Andrew Anderson E-Mail: <andrew.anderson@tiscali.co.uk> Date: Sat Dec 3 15:12:06 EST 2005 Comments:
Subject: flying Name: Davi$ E-Mail: <chapman.davidg@gmail.com> Date: Mon Nov 14 22:22:11 EST 2005 Comments:
Subject: Out landing with LAK12 Name: Jean-Guy Hélie E-Mail: Date: Sun Nov 6 13:26:57 EST 2005 Comments:
Then what about out landing with 20 meters wings? Thanks! |
| Subject: TRAILER Name: Marion Janik E-Mail: <mejanik@cox.net> Date: Wed Oct 26 00:23:16 EDT 2005 Comments:
Subject: mylar taping Name: Robert Francis E-Mail: <robert.francis@pwc.ca> Date: Wed Aug 31 08:03:15 EDT 2005 Comments:
1.) 5mph airspeed error, (Ill work on this one for awhile before I start asking questions. 2.) we have a hummm in the tail when 1/2 to full rudder is used! very annoying. Anyway our current thinking is that mylar taping will fix this. So my question is, does anyone out there reccommend or use mylar taping on LAK-12 ? Also anyone else get this if so how did you correct it ? What about taping wings, do you do both top and bottom or just bottom ? Any help or opinions appreciated thanks Subject: Wanted Lak 12 covers Name: Keith Sleigh E-Mail: <sleigh.j3@btinternet.com> Date: Sat May 28 19:12:05 EDT 2005 Comments:
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| Subject: Winglets Name: Alex Wildemann E-Mail: <alexwildemann@foni.net> Date: Wed Apr 27 05:44:08 EDT 2005 Comments:
I want to install winglets on my LAK-12. Now I´m searching for information. Cuold you help?! Greetings from Germany... Subject: Wing Information Name: Seba Bollatti E-Mail: <sebabollatti@yahoo.com.ar> Date: Fri Apr 22 16:39:36 EDT 2005 Comments:
Subject: Wanted - Lak12 Name: Peter Collins E-Mail: <bluecroma@tiscali.co.uk> Date: Mon Apr 11 18:32:56 EDT 2005 Comments:
Please reply with details, and tele- phone number to contact. Peter |
| Subject: pilot size Name: Ivan E-Mail: <ivanflight@aol.com> Date: Sun Apr 10 17:26:19 EDT 2005 Comments:
Subject: Lak 12 Maintenance Name: Marc Sarwa E-Mail: <m.sarwa@semaly.com> Date: Fri Apr 8 05:44:45 EDT 2005 Comments:
I want to know if any LAK 12 had ever reached the 3000 hours or 15 years operation limitation? What are the maintenance operations that must be performed and who can do these operations, a club workshop? And finally after these operations, the limitation is extended to 5 years, what happen when the 5 years operation are reached? Thank you Best Regards Marc Sarwa Subject: Gyros Name: John Hodson E-Mail: Date: Thu Jan 13 19:28:11 EST 2005 Comments:
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| Subject: TAILWHEEL Name: Marion Janik E-Mail: <mejanik@cox.net> Date: Thu Nov 18 01:11:03 EST 2004 Comments:
Subject: TAILWHEEL Name: Marion Janik E-Mail: <mejanik@cox.net> Date: Wed Nov 17 01:45:08 EST 2004 Comments:
Subject: Service Bulletin Name: Adrian Hatton E-Mail: <adrian.hatton@bigfoot.com> Date: Sat Oct 9 12:10:08 EDT 2004 Comments:
If so a copy would be much appreciated. Thanks Adrian |
| Subject: love Name: Mumugu E-Mail: <maga@mumu.lome> Date: Tue Jul 20 06:11:16 EDT 2004 Comments:
Subject: Lak17a Name: Allan E-Mail: Date: Wed May 26 04:37:30 EDT 2004 Comments:
Subject: Operating Manual Name: Frank Konesky E-Mail: <tvmanfrank@aol.com> Date: Sat May 22 22:17:22 EDT 2004 Comments:
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| Subject: LAK-12 For Sale Name: Frank Konesky E-Mail: <tvmanfrank@aol.com> Date: Wed Apr 28 20:03:19 EDT 2004 Comments:
Subject: LAK-12 pins and bushings 500 hr/ 5 yr Name: Ken Merrill E-Mail: <shelleym2@mindspring.com> Date: Tue Apr 27 20:53:09 EDT 2004 Comments:
Subject: For Sale Name: Bela Kalapos E-Mail: <kalapos@hotmail.com> Date: Fri Mar 19 11:05:11 EST 2004 Comments:
Looks and flies like a dream...asking $26.9K E-mail for pictures or phone number. |
| Subject: Tow release Name: Scott Murphy E-Mail: <tenraii@tampabay.rr.com> Date: Tue Mar 16 20:54:05 EST 2004 Comments:
Subject: Tow release Name: Scott Murphy E-Mail: <tenraii@tampabay.rr.com> Date: Tue Mar 16 20:18:40 EST 2004 Comments:
Subject: Painting Name: Ludek Kluger E-Mail: <ludek@pohoda.com> Date: Tue Mar 16 12:06:01 EST 2004 Comments:
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| Subject: Acrylic Paint Name: Allan E-Mail: <ext-allan.garrity@nokia.com> Date: Mon Mar 8 04:45:16 EST 2004 Comments:
Subject: Flutter @ 9000 ft Name: Ernie E-Mail: Date: Tue Feb 24 21:47:43 EST 2004 Comments:
check your play in the ailerons and elevator and fix it if it is excessive and take it slow at altitude cheers Ernie Subject: Flutter at VNE Name: Clinton Birch E-Mail: <cbjb@webmail.co.za> Date: Sun Jan 11 05:05:08 EST 2004 Comments:
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| Subject: Pilot Weight Name: David Roth E-Mail: <flyhighdave@aol.com> Date: Thu Jan 1 11:03:51 EST 2004 Comments:
I am considering the purchase of a Lak-12 and am wondering if my cockpit load of about 250lb. would be within the limitations of the Lak. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks! David Subject: LAK-12 for sale Name: Ludek Kluger E-Mail: <ludek@pohoda.com> Date: Thu Jan 1 10:31:56 EST 2004 Comments:
About 350hours - for SALE. New LAK-17A is on the way.... Subject: Free Aviation Chat Rooms Name: Mr. Giggles E-Mail: <support@microgone.com> Date: Sun Dec 28 12:36:49 EST 2003 Comments:
Multiple free aviation chat rooms at http://www.microgone.com A HREF=http://www.microgone.com IMG SRC=http://www.microgone.com/sponsers/microgone.gif /A |
| Subject: L-13 Blanik Canopy for sale Name: Mark Kotoff E-Mail: <markk@lak-12.org> Date: Sat Jul 12 02:38:30 EDT 2003 Comments:
I have Blaniks canopy sitting around in St. Pet, Russia. Anybody who can pick it up and wants it - let me know. More information can be found on Canopy Page. Regards. Mark. Subject: Trailer T4 Name: Evgen E-Mail: <info@aeroklub-edvardrusjan.si> Date: Tue Apr 15 01:46:10 EDT 2003 Comments:
Aeruklub »Edvard Rusjan« Nova Gorica has bought LAK 12 with trailer T4. For registration of the trailer we were asked to propose TUV certificate for trailer. If anyone of LAK pilots can help us with a copy of TUV certificate or with other informations, we will be very gratefull. Best regards! Evgen Aeroklub Edvard Rusjan Nova Gorica Slovenija Subject: Lak 12 wanted late 2003 Name: Gary Oneill E-Mail: <goneillwin.co.nz> Date: Tue Mar 11 02:25:38 EST 2003 Comments:
last quarter 2003.If anyone has or knows of a lak 12 available late 2003 email me. |
| Subject: Points to consider Name: Mark Kotoff E-Mail: <mark@lak-12.org> Date: Fri Nov 29 21:09:41 EST 2002 Comments:
Great to hear about Ridali! Last time I was there was in 1989! Unfortunately I can not give any advise about what to check when buying LAK. I wish I could. Id use normal judgement when buying any aircraft as flight time, number of landings, who owned it, if its current and what was done. Regards. Mark. Subject: Wingkonfiguration Name: Malte Höltken E-Mail: <malte@hoeltken.de> Date: Fri Nov 29 20:22:31 EST 2002 Comments:
I have Flown a Lak12 last summer in Ridali. I was suprised about this Plane and I consider to buy one in future. My Question is about the point to consider while buying a Lak12. Is there anything to look at? How ist the Rigging and derigging of the glider? Many Thanx to your Answers Malte Subject: LAK-12 for sale Name: Vytas Maciulis E-Mail: <vytas@termikas.com> Date: Mon Sep 23 10:50:08 EDT 2002 Comments:
19.000,- USD shipped to the US, including, tail dolly, one man rigging equipment, new canopy cover. |
| Subject: LAK-12 TRAILER TIRE Name: Abe Dresler E-Mail: <adresler@covad.net> Date: Mon Sep 16 19:30:17 EDT 2002 Comments:
I need to replace a tire and tire rim on my LAK-12 trailer. Im finding it very difficult to find cross-references to the 182/82-R15 tire and the rim is even more obscure. Does anyone know of a suitable supplier who can provide a direct replacement for this tire and rim in the USA? Subject: Purchase a LAK-12 Name: Kevin E-Mail: <kemitche@cisco.com> Date: Tue Aug 27 15:52:56 EDT 2002 Comments:
I am fairly new to gliding and am considering my first glider puchase. I have found a LAK-12 with less than 100 hours. I would appreciate some pointers from you LAK-12 fanatics as to what I should be looking out for when evaluating this glider. Thank-you, Kevin Subject: new sailplane Name: Randy Fowler E-Mail: <fowlerat53000.aol.com> Date: Mon Jun 10 19:54:17 EDT 2002 Comments:
appreciated. I am now part of the brotherhood of those who know the truth. yea 20 M. |
| Subject: vent window for sale Name: Ken Ward E-Mail: <kenward1000@mac.com> Date: Mon May 20 20:46:34 EDT 2002 Comments:
Subject: need tailwheel Name: Dennis E-Mail: <soaring@friend.ly.net> Date: Tue May 14 21:21:33 EDT 2002 Comments:
Subject: LAK12 for sale` Name: Shawn Knickerbocker E-Mail: <faadpe1604@aol.com> Date: Thu Apr 25 20:01:05 EDT 2002 Comments:
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| Subject: Lak 12 Undercarriage Name: J Cooper E-Mail: <j.cooper@tesco.net> Date: Wed Mar 27 18:21:11 EST 2002 Comments:
Subject: Flight Log Name: P Smith E-Mail: Date: Wed Mar 13 19:12:46 EST 2002 Comments:
Subject: Lak 12 for sale Name: Mark Boyle E-Mail: <markboyle@supanet.com> Date: Thu Nov 22 15:04:42 EST 2001 Comments:
OUR LAK 12 IS 7 YEARS OLD (S.N. 6222), AND HAS 600 HOURS ON AIRFRAME. THE PRICE IS £10000 UK POUNDS OR EURO. 16000. WE ARE SELLING IT BECAUSE WE HAVE PURCHASED ANOTHER GLIDER. IT HAS STANDARD INSTRUMENTS AND ELECTRONIC VARIO WITH SPEED TO FLY AND A 5 CHANNEL RADIO. ALSO INCLUDED IN THE SALE ARE SOME SPARES INCLUDING A CANOPY AND MAIN WHEEL. THE TRAILER IS MANUFACTURED BY THE LAK FACTORY AND IS FIBREGLASS IN GOOD CONDITION. THE GLIDER HAS NOT EVER BEEN DAMAGED AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION WITH CERTIFICATE OF AIRWORTHINESS UNTIL 18 APRIL 2002. THE MANDATORY 500 HOUR CHECK HAS BEEN COMPLETED. OUR BIGGEST PILOT IS 193 CM SO THE COCKPIT WILL FIT MOST PILOTS. THE GLIDER IS BASED AT RUFFORTH AIRFIELD APPROX. 10 KM. WEST OF THE CITY OF YORK IN NORTH ENGLAND. FOR ANY OTHER DETAILS PLEASE PHONE ME AT (UK) 01759 380221 REGARDS. |
| Subject: Lithuanian Name: Donatas E-Mail: <imp@elekta.lt> Date: Sat Oct 13 17:36:24 EDT 2001 Comments:
All lithuanians must be gliderman !!! =) Subject: brakes Name: Ken Ward E-Mail: <kenward@cisco.com> Date: Thu Oct 4 01:36:01 EDT 2001 Comments:
Subject: Re: Wheel Brake Adjustment Name: Mark Kotoff E-Mail: Date: Mon Sep 24 17:51:57 EDT 2001 Comments:
As I recall there are few ways to adjust brakes on LAK-12 (and on Blanik for that matter). There should be a cable adjustment on the wheel fork as well as in the control stick. You may also want to adjust brake pads first. I remember we were usually checked brakes twice a year for wear and adjustment on Blaniks or every 100 landings. Blank brakes are quite simple to maintain and adjust. There is a hole on the side of the brake assembly covered with moving slide for brake pads adjustment. Cable itself is even easier but first, pads should be taken care of. Then using (if I am not mistaken) 12mm and 10 mm wrenches you adjust the free movement of the cable and that is all to it. Unfortunately I do not have any pictures or schematics to show but you can contact Blanik USA for that information. Regards. Mark |
| Subject: Wheel Brake Adjustment Name: Chris Fredona E-Mail: <cfredon@us.ibm.com> Date: Mon Sep 24 17:20:58 EDT 2001 Comments:
brake handle does not adequately engage the brake. I have inspected the cable run but do not see how the slack can be removed from this cable. Does anyone have experience or recommendations for solving this problem? I would appreciate any comments on this. Regards Chris Fredona Subject: Tail Wheel Name: Kevin Pickering E-Mail: <kevpix@globalnet.co.uk> Date: Mon Sep 24 11:30:36 EDT 2001 Comments:
Thanks Kevin Subject: LAK-12 FOR SALE Name: Urs Thierstein E-Mail: <ra1tu@aol.com> Date: Sun Aug 19 12:38:47 EDT 2001 Comments:
LAK-12, SERIAL 6228, T.T. 110 HRS. ILEC SB8 /SB-9 VARIO, RADIO, MYLAR SEALS, FULL STRIEDICK COVERS, CUSTOM-BUILT ALUMINUM TRAILER WITH RIGGING AID, LOCATED IN MARYLAND. (703) 641-7981, E-MAIL: RA1TU@AOL.COM |
| Subject: LAK12 weights Name: Mark Fisher E-Mail: <mark@spe.com.au> Date: Sat Dec 23 16:02:27 EST 2000 Comments:
Of major interest is the maximimum weight permissible of no flying parts. i.e. Fuselage and everything therein. Many thanks Subject: the last LAK-12 Name: Luka E-Mail: <ies@moj.net> Date: Fri Nov 10 07:36:26 EST 2000 Comments:
Subject: flight computer, radio LS-5 Name: Albin Luin E-Mail: <albin_luin@hotmail.com> Date: Mon Jul 24 17:10:22 CDT 2000 Comments:
I have Lak-12 S/n 6183, with flight computer LAK-P9-303 00 00 0010 and radio LS-5.I have only manuals in russian lng. Can anyone help me with manuals in english or german lng. Best regards, Albin Thanks to Mark for the LAK site, good work. |
| Subject: gliding Name: Ed Hoyle E-Mail: <hoyl@ri.freei.net> Date: Fri May 19 19:24:11 CDT 2000 Comments:
Subject: FLYING LAK 12 Name: BOB PETRIE E-Mail: <bobpetrie2@yahoo.co.uk> Date: Sun May 14 10:59:33 CDT 2000 Comments:
BOB PETRIE Subject: LAK Trailer Name: Urs Thierstein E-Mail: <ra1tu@aol.com> Date: Thu Mar 2 12:54:52 CST 2000 Comments:
PS: Blanik America. Inc. is now the official distributor for LAK sailplanes in the US. The factroy has an informative web-page:www.lak.lt |
| Subject: Curly LAK Name: Kevin Pickering E-Mail: <kevpix@globalnet.co.uk> Date: Wed Feb 2 16:25:37 CST 2000 Comments: My six year old LAK12 is curling up at the edges!!! On the trailing edges of the tailplane and fin to be precise. The gap between the tailplane and the elevator has increased to about 8mm in places, normaly a mm or two. The material of the tailplane trailing edge is very thin and I was wondering if the bending could be caused by paint shrinkage. Subject: Tail Wheel Name: J. Paulo Rosado E-Mail: <cegonha17@hotmail.com> Date: Mon Dec 27 13:37:20 CST 1999 Comments:
I do recomend this modification. Our LAK12, competition number C1, was winner of the Spanish Open Class Championship in 1998 and winner of the Portuguese Championship in 1999. The aim for year 2000: 750 Km flight with LAK-12 in Portugal. J. Paulo Évora, Portugal Subject: New LAK-12 Name: Shawn Knickerbocker E-Mail: <k1604@aol.com> Date: Thu Dec 23 14:29:56 CST 1999 Comments:
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| Subject: Speed to fly figures Name: Tony Palfreyman E-Mail: <tony_palfreyman@uk.ibm.com> Date: Tue Aug 31 07:02:32 CDT 1999 Comments:
Subject: Airspeed/Altimeter Name: Shawn Knickerbocker E-Mail: <pilot1604@aol.com> Date: Wed Jul 7 13:24:19 CDT 1999 Comments:
Thanks, Shawn Subject: Winching the Lak12 Name: Paul Kaye E-Mail: <paulkaye@csi.com> Date: Mon Jun 14 23:04:37 CDT 1999 Comments:
Im Paul Kaye and I have a Lak in England. Here are some notes: a) Ive never even considered using the nose hook and wouldnt recommend it! I took a launch in a Slingsby Swallow many years ago which was fitted with a compromise hook (half-way between a nose hook and a CofG hook). The elevator force needed to get even a shallow launch was huge. I suspect that the Laks little elevator simply would not cope with a nose-hook winch launch and youd never get a proper climb out of it. b) The winch hook as originally fitted to our Lak simply wouldnt work with Tost rings. All attempts to launch caused the ring to pop out as soon as power was applied at the winch. We decided to install a proper Tost hook which was fitted without too much trouble and which works fine. c) We always launch in zero flap and keep the speed to about 55-60 knots. I think that the flight manual lists the max winch speed, although I cant recall it off the top of my head. d) Like many other aspects of the Laks handling, winching is actually very straightforward. It rotates easily into a good winch attitude without too much work on the part of the pilot. We regularly get 1500 off the Supacat winch at Cambridge. The only thing to be careful of is a wing drop. I always have my hand near the release, just in case. Hope this is helpful, Paul Kaye |
| Subject: LAK factory contacts Name: Rick Schrameck E-Mail: <rickqt@pacbell.net> Date: Fri May 7 13:36:13 CDT 1999 Comments:
Thanks for your help Rick Schrameck Subject: LAK Swap Name: Julian Mason E-Mail: <julian.mason@ntc.nokia.com> Date: Wed Mar 31 18:23:18 CST 1999 Comments:
Are there any LAK 12 owners out there who would be interested in a few days flying in NZ? I have a half share in a LAK 12 based at Matamata in the North Island of NZ, a great thermal, ridge and occaisional wave site. I am planning a visit to California in June (depart NZ on 18th) and would like to fly at Minden for 2 or 3 days. Please email me (julian.mason@ntc.nokia.com) if you are interested. Regards Julian Subject: new LAK-17 Name: Luka Znidarsic E-Mail: <luka.znidarsic@kiss.uni-lj.si> Date: Wed Mar 10 17:10:17 CST 1999 Comments:
Two weaks ago I was in Sportine Aviacija. On my home page you can find some information and pictures about new LAK-17, which is really interesting. http://www.kiss.uni-lj.si/~k4fs0332 Best regards, Luka |
| Subject: LAK-12 FOR SALE Name: Urs Thierstein E-Mail: <ra1tu@aol.com> Date: Mon Feb 1 15:06:21 CST 1999 Comments:
Subject: flight computer Name: pat martin E-Mail: <pcmartin@montana.net> Date: Sat Jan 30 00:16:00 CST 1999 Comments:
Subject: Vne vs. Altitude Name: pat martin E-Mail: <pcmartin@montana.net> Date: Sat Jan 30 00:11:22 CST 1999 Comments:
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| Subject: battery box Name: pat martin E-Mail: <pcmartin@montana.net> Date: Sat Jan 30 00:06:57 CST 1999 Comments:
Subject: Winching the Lak12 Name: Julian Mason E-Mail: <freefall@thenet.co.nz> Date: Tue Dec 29 00:14:21 CST 1998 Comments:
Im at the airfield and need to know two things: 1) Is it possible to winch the Lak from the front tow hook? 2) What are the best flap settings and maximum launch speeds allowed on the wire? Subject: LAK-12 For Sale Name: Daev Rolley E-Mail: <drolley@martinpsi.com> Date: Fri Dec 18 20:08:59 CST 1998 Comments:
LAK-12, Cambridge L-NAV/GPS NAV, Winter ASI, new altimeter, Becker AR-3201 radio, oxygen, Striedieck covers, factory trailer. $34,000. Dave Rolley (303) 644-3715. CO |
| Subject: Dealers Name: John Farrington E-Mail: <johnmfarrington@worldnet.att.n> Date: Sun Sep 20 12:16:12 CDT 1998 Comments:
Thank you John Farrington Subject: LAK-17 Name: Anders E-Mail: <rippe@hotmail.com> Date: Tue Aug 4 10:37:11 CDT 1998 Comments:
Subject: Bulletin No.012.5 Name: Antonio Uribe E-Mail: <urisa@andinet.com> Date: Tue Jul 21 15:10:49 CDT 1998 Comments:
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| Subject: Bulletin No. 012.5.Re.001A Name: John Chapman E-Mail: <john.p.chapman@boeing.com> Date: Wed May 13 23:19:43 CDT 1998 Comments:
Service of the LAK-12 Sailplane after 500 Flight Hours or 5-Year Operation is available from the factory or I can mail any interested party a copy. It requires technical personnel to measure backlash of Control surfaces, backlash of the control stick, fuselage to wing backlash, fuselage to stabilizer backlash, surface inspection of the entire ship, inspection of wing tip glue seams, and about 10 other annual inspection level items. Performing the service bulletin is relatively cheap. Fixing any problems discovered might be expensive. Flying the aircraft is worth it. Cheers, John Chapman, (562) 982-6675 Subject: bulletin # 012.5 re 001a Name: Doug Schwarzenberger E-Mail: <dougosch@aol.com> Date: Wed Apr 29 18:19:22 CDT 1998 Comments:
Doug Schwarzenberger Subject: One Man Rigging Fixtures Name: Dave Rolley E-Mail: <drolley@ix.netcom.com> Date: Tue Mar 31 23:35:55 CST 1998 Comments:
use a Cobra fixture with my LAK-12, I have a friend that uses a Cobra for an ASW-20B. I have helped a gentleman assemble his Nimbus 3 with Udo Rumpfs fixture (the one advertised in the classified section of Soaring). Both types work well. For the large ships, especially those using the Schemmp Hirth style pin system (3 pins in each root rib), the assembly really is a two person system because you need someone to lightly wiggle the wing tip to do the final seating. But at least no one has to lift the 180 pound root on the LAK! I have found that placing the rigging fixture about half way between the outboard end of the spoiler and the inboard end of the aileron gives the correct balance, about 10 or 15 pounds required to lift the spar. If I had really known how easy one of the fixtures made things, I would have had one for my 15 meter ship. I wont be without one again. Expect to spend between $800 - $1,000 for on of the fixtures. Undoubtedly you could build one for less if you have the time, equipment, and skill. Dave |
| Subject: Rigging Aids Name: Kevin Pickering E-Mail: <kevpix@globalnet.co.uk> Date: Wed Mar 11 03:37:32 CST 1998 Comments:
My LAK has 12v electrics and I have fitted 12ah/12v gel cells into the original battery cases, after having removed the nicad wet cells. For the last few years the LAK has been made with a carbon spar.I think this has cured some of the problems with earlier versions of the wing. The tailplane is prone to damage during ground loops. If you drop a wing during landing/take off and ground loop check the internal ribs for damage. You are looking for white lines on the brown ribs, indicating cracks, or ribs detaching from the skin. If you have any doubts contact your friendly glider inspector. My LAK is 85% through the Sportine Aviacija Bulletin No.012.5.Re.001A Service of the LAK-12 Sailplane After 500 Flight Hours or 5 Years Operation with no problems so far. If you have any questions or want pictures of my rigging aid then mail me, I will be pleased to help. Subject: One man rigging Name: Doug Schwarzenberger E-Mail: <dschwarz@arlington.k12.tx.us> Date: Wed Mar 4 12:15:03 CST 1998 Comments:
I would be more than pleased w/ a 2 man system that will not produce back injury.... I have an Original Russian? radio, has anyone found a 123.30 chip that will work?? What do I look for with regard to damage on the wing spar? What will it look like, and what if I find any dammage?? My water valve is already leaking, how hard is it to fix?? Thanks to Mark for the LAK site, good work. Subject: one man riging sistem Name: Luka Znidarsic E-Mail: <luka.znidarsic@kiss.uni-lj.si> Date: Sat Feb 28 20:49:46 CST 1998 Comments:
I just read about, that one man building one man riging system. I am also very interesting for. Could you give me informations about this best regards Luka |
| Subject: NEW OWNER Name: JOHN TURNBULL E-Mail: <computacut.signs@xtra.co.nz> Date: Tue Feb 17 00:44:21 CST 1998 Comments:
I HAVE BEEN READING YOUR PAGES EXCELLENT INFORMATION. I AM NEW TO THE WEB. HOPE THIS GETS THROUGH. I AM JULIANS PARTNER IN THE BEAUTIFUL HANDLING LAK 12. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP. I HAVE COME FROM A HANGLIDING BACKGROUND WITH 2500 HRS FLYING FOR 23 YEARS, GLIDING FOR 2 YEARS. THE LAK IS MY FIRST GLIDER I AM VERY KEEN TO START BUILDING THE ONE MAN RIGGING DEVICE THERE IS A BIT OF NEGATIVE RESPONSE TO OUR PURCHACE OF THE LAK. IN THE REGARD OF THE ONE PIECE WING, AND H0W HARD IT WILL BE TO DISASSEMBLE AND RIG. WHICH WILL BE REFLECTED IN THE AVAILABILITY OF PICK UP CREWS IN OUR CLUB.WE WERE OFFERED A NIMBUS 2 FOR SALE WHICH WE DECLINED FOR REASONS OBVIOUS TO YOU. THIS IS OWNED BY SOME FAIRLY INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN OUR CLUB, SO I AM VERY KEEN TO OVER COME THE RIGGING PROBLEMS VERY QUICKLY. THANKS ONCE AGAIN FOR ALL YOUR HELP. WOULD BE GREAT TO MEET YOU WHEN I VISIT THE STATES AGAIN FOR A FLYING HOLIDAY. I HAVE FLOWN AT BISHOP /OWENS VALLEY AT THE WORLD HANGLIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS WHICH WAS AMAZING. BEST WHISHES JOHN TURNBULL Subject: Travel to Lithuania? Give me a Buzz, please. Name: Mark Kotoff E-Mail: E-Mail me Date: Wed Feb 4 22:08:07 CST 1998 Comments:
I need to obtain some maintenance brochures and books there. Compensation guaranteed in advance. Regards. Mark Kotoff. |
