Riley Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Some months back a bent and totally dis-assembled Sappire LSA Mk 11 ended up in my shed. All the loose hardware bits & pieces arrived in a 60 litre drum without a bolt or fastening left on the hull. I'm now piecing it back together and, despite it being a very simple design, there are some areas where my bruised old brain just can't see the assembly process. I borrowed a 20 year old copy of a Facet Aircraft handbook but it doesn't contain much detail and absolutely no dimensions, so does any owner/builder out there have a modern build manual or assembly instructions that I could get a copy from? Very happy to re-imburse any resultant costs. Pm me with your contact nr & Ill give you a call. Tks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Some months back a bent and totally dis-assembled Sappire LSA Mk 11 ended up in my shed. All the loose hardware bits & pieces arrived in a 60 litre drum without a bolt or fastening left on the hull. I'm now piecing it back together and, despite it being a very simple design, there are some areas where my bruised old brain just can't see the assembly process. I borrowed a 20 year old copy of a Facet Aircraft handbook but it doesn't contain much detail and absolutely no dimensions, so does any owner/builder out there have a modern build manual or assembly instructions that I could get a copy from? Very happy to re-imburse any resultant costs. Pm me with your contact nr & Ill give you a call. Tks in advance. So, from the total lack of response thus far to my plea for assistance/info, must I assume that I have the only Sapphire LSA Mk11 in Oz?? Surely a forum member either has the goods or could put me in contact with someone who does? The former owner/proprietor of Sapphire has shut down the operation and is now an interstate school teacher so isn't available for product queries. Standing by for some help here folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I was going to post a comment about your condition, but Ah Loque's warning about swearing stopped me in my tracks. You might have to take a holiday to Cecil Plains or do a deal with a Qld Draftsman if Tomo was interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernie Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 A bit harsh Turbo. I thought he asked a fair question. I cant help Riley. Bernie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboplanner Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 He did ask a fair question, and my first line was an attempt at humour considering this: "must I assume that I have the only Sapphire LSA Mk11 in Oz??" I'm aware that Riley has given considerable help to others, and Tomo has the only similar unit I know. Photographing and drawing up the aircraft in detail is probably two or three days work for a mechanical Draftsman, but then he would have the detailed information he's looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinsm Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Contact the Tech manager at Raa-aus and see if he can help with contacts re the sapphire. Worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeptic36 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Some months back a bent and totally dis-assembled Sappire LSA Mk 11 ended up in my shed. All the loose hardware bits & pieces arrived in a 60 litre drum without a bolt or fastening left on the hull. I'm now piecing it back together and, despite it being a very simple design, there are some areas where my bruised old brain just can't see the assembly process. I borrowed a 20 year old copy of a Facet Aircraft handbook but it doesn't contain much detail and absolutely no dimensions, so does any owner/builder out there have a modern build manual or assembly instructions that I could get a copy from? Very happy to re-imburse any resultant costs. Pm me with your contact nr & Ill give you a call. Tks in advance. Hi Riley, Just obtained permission to give you contact details of a bloke over here who owns a Saphire and says he has a lot of stuff on a disc. So a P.M is on its way. Regards Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 I've got a Solitaire, which I'm not entirely sure how similar to a Sapphire the airframe is.. however if you need anymore info give us a yell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Just back fm the regular three-day weekend in the bush to find that the internet billy has been boiling in my absence. Muchas gracias to those who offered a possible resolution to my dilemna. I've been in contact with skeptic 36's referrral and now have the promise of a CD-full of everything I ever wanted to know about Sapphires being put in the mail shortly (thanks Bill). Again, my appreciation is extended to all. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Greetings All. Just a follow-up note with public recognition and thanks for assistance received from forum members skeptic36 and Jack Harry. A very welcome result to my plea for Sapphire information was received in the form of a CD mailed from Victoria with a wealth of detail on the subject (and Jack wouldn't take any recompense). Once again Forum members have bridged the gap between wanting/needing to do something and being able to do it. Much appreciated. Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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