Herm Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well it took lots more work than I first thought.. My Jabiru SK is now finished and ready to fly. It has passed it's sign off... Yea Yea I know its old hat as a model, but to me it's now my pride and joy, and I am really looking forward to flying it. Kit was purchased in 1998 and has sat around in someone elses hangar. It now has been given life and would have to be the only SK 2.2 that is brand new in Australia I think? I have posted some pics, and for those that read Guernseys post, you can now see what the rego is... I was going to nick name it Jumbo How funny is it going to be on inbound calling as a Jabiru 747 Thanks for looking Mardy[ATTACH=full]18384[/ATTACH] 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks great. I look forward to meeting you at Gawler and flying in the same airspace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Beautiful work enjoy your pride and joy, the journey has only just begun, enjoy the freedom and revel in the pride of flying your own aircraft.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.Evan. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Cool! Enjoy the adventures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank marriott Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Mardy Looks like a great aircraft. Out of interest how many $ do you estimate it cost you to get to this stage. I don't have the expertise to do what you have done but am interested in how much y0u saved from a factory built version - not counting for the hours involved in conpleting the task. FrankM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 MardyLooks like a great aircraft. Out of interest how many $ do you estimate it cost you to get to this stage. I don't have the expertise to do what you have done but am interested in how much y0u saved from a factory built version - not counting for the hours involved in conpleting the task. FrankM Well frank I am not a good guide for this as I got this kit unfinished from a prev owner that just never finished it. I keep getting told that I stole it from the guy! The fact is that I saved it and gave it life at last. I only purchased it due to its very low price, as I would still be flying my trike. This was a great chance for me to own a 3 axis aircraft at a price I could afford. It did however take lots of work, but I did enjoy doing it. But I think you can save up to 40% by building yourself rather than factory built. Second hand at the moment is also a great option. Money is tight and there are some great deals around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 How funny is it going to be on inbound calling as a Jabiru 747 Hah! Please tell us about the reactions(s) once you get around to flying it and get on the radio with that! Congratulations for finishing the plane. It looks very nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherk Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 "Congratulations for finishing the plane. It looks very nice!! " Indeed congrats on job well done! love the hub-caps and the polished struts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Well done mate...(and like the Rec Fly headset in the cabin ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Nice work Mardy Look forward to seeing you fly in to Strath one day, will keep an ear out for the radio call Cheers, Damian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hongie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 What's the NOS toggle for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Nitrous oxide... I wish.. Just some fun along with the ejection switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Jabiru 7471. Now we need some suggestions as to how we call up using the mandatory Four letters. Truro Flats traffic Jabiru Seven-four-seven-one mile north of the field and inbound. Gawler Traffic, Jabiru Seven-Four-Seven-One of a kind, dam wall at one thousand five hundred and inbound Gawler. ?????? Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I like Jumbo Jab 747 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 And the winner is? "....the Jab 747-won" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Jabiru 747...1 of a kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Mardy: Superb airplane inside and out. Congratulations and hope you have many happy hours flying in it. Where did you get your slip indicator? I've been looking for one like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Well done mate, well worth the effort. Now go fly .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Mardy:Superb airplane inside and out. Congratulations and hope you have many happy hours flying in it. Where did you get your slip indicator? I've been looking for one like that. Hi Scott. The slip indicator was supplied with the aircraft as a standard item. Not sure of its origins. Regards Mardy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Nice Job mate. I remember back in the day when Skyfox flight training owned skyfox 55-757.There was also from memory skyfoxes 55-747 and 55-767.Not a hundred percent sure on the last two though.(I have drank alot of burbon and beers since those days)It was a long time ago. 55-757 is correct but. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Hi Scott. The slip indicator was supplied with the aircraft as a standard item. Not sure of its origins. Regards Mardy Probably came out of a Qantas 747. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alf jessup Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Mardy, She is gunna hoot along, she already has 500rpm on the tach and she aint even started. Good job on the plane looks a treat now go enjoy her. Alf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 She's abeaut mate ENJOY >>>>,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayavner Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 clean, clean, clean work..... some very nice touches there, you have got to be absolutely busting with pride. great job and really look forward to reading some flight reports and maybe some video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herm Posted August 1, 2012 Author Share Posted August 1, 2012 " Indeed congrats on job well done! love the hub-caps and the polished struts. Thanks Ian. Just thought I would mention for others where I got the wheel trims. If you do a Google for Vic Leggot Jabiru you will find his jabiru site. He sells all sorts of neat stuff. I got some nice sun visors that are tinted for flying into the sun... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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