Phil Perry Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 [ATTACH=full]20483[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]20484[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]20485[/ATTACH]My old design... It's come a long way since then. Don't listen to all these "Doubting Thomases" Solomon,. . . . . In my experience,. . . ANYTHING will fly, . . . if you make it go fast enough into the wind. . . . . Keep at it mate,. . . looks interesting. Remenber what they said about Wilbur and Orville. . . . . . . . . Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I think the rego is TXT language for "donkeys". ? Regards,. . . . Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 We have two Savannah aircraft on our site, one has the full length leading edge slats, the other has had them removed, and replaced with VGs. The owner with the Slatted model is a bit of a loner and doesn't talk to anyone, ( apart from me on the radio when he flies. . .) Seems to be an OK /sedate / Safe pilot though. . . . the second Sav owner has told me that it seems to fly a lot better with the VGs than it did in standard trim, slightly quicker in the cruise, with no appreciable difference in STOL behaviour. . . . . Can't comment any further on that as I personally have not flown either. OK he has put VG's on it but did he change the leading edge ribs and skins to build it back out to the standard aerofoil shape or just hack off the slats and bang on the VG's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rankamateur Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Surely that should be Chris Heintz ...... since he created the 701 long before.. But he couldn't have done it without Max even though he happily takes the credit. He isn't the only one to take a slab of Max's credit, Max would have to be one of the most dudded aircraft designers in the history of aviation, people have lined up to rip off his designs. I just hope WAC don't turn out to be the next in the line. http://www.worldaircraftco.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 OK he has put VG's on it but did he change the leading edge ribs and skins to build it back out to the standard aerofoil shape or just hack off the slats and bang on the VG's? Hi Rank. . . . . Asked Simon last night ( over a really nice curry ) he says that the kit with full length slats was originally ordered, but was altered when he heard that VG idea had been approved by PFA/LAA engineering. The wing components were modified pre-delivery, as you have mentioned. Simon reckons he gets around 10 / 12 mph more cruise speed than the figures originally advertised for the slatted version by the importers, with no real difference in stalling speed, ie around one or two mph higher. . . I cannot personally confirm this statement, as I mentioned before, . . . have not flown one. If you have any other tech questions on the UK Savannah, I'll get you Simon's email addy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farri Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My old design... It's come a long way since then. Good on you Solomon! I`ll bet you`re having a lot of fun and learning more as you go along. All the best, Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Solomon Correct me if I'm wrong but I assume these are archive pictures of your original Mark 1 (which we were advised suffered a total loss in a workshop fire). So........, once it's far enough advanced, how about you post some pics of your new revised design? We 'forumites' are all very interested in both your building and flying aviation progression. Good luck and keep at it. cheers Riley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted February 4, 2013 Share Posted February 4, 2013 ?Regards,. . . . Phil donkeys ...or asses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Kyliefil, Yes nice MG, and nice stack of wood also. what year is your MG...60s something ?.....my first two cars ever were MGBs. A 64 and a 67. The first, a powder blue one got me my first wife, and the second a yellow one got rid of her !!!.........................................................Maj... Hey Maj , Here's my '64 . I know it would look better with Sally , but best I can do at short notice Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 " Oops " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrayonBox Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 oh OOOhhh - there's three Bobs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 oh OOOhhh - there's three Bobs. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damkia Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 oh OOOhhh - there's three Bobs. Devalued post. Was three Bobs worth, now only worth one Bob......... Price of Bobs must be equal to the price of gold... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Devalued post.Was three Bobs worth, now only worth one Bob......... Price of Bobs must be equal to the price of gold... If you want my two cents' worth, I think it's a lovely "British Racing Red" MG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 If you want my two cents' worth, I think it's a lovely "British Racing Red" MG. Yeah EN . Actually it started life as British Racing Green and was converted to Honda "Formula Red " some years ago . Bit of a chick magnet , but I think I have left my run too late ! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guernsey Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Herewith. Alan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brilin_air Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hey Maj ,Here's my '64 . I know it would look better with Sally , but best I can do at short notice Bob [ATTACH=full]21874[/ATTACH] What is it with MGs and old men? -Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 What is it with MGs and old men? -Linda I'm a Morgan man myself or a 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom which which starred in the movie "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" which during the movie changed into a "2010 Mercedes McLaren" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggles Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 What is it with MGs and old men? -Linda ..... ' Young girls ' ........... How old did you say you were again Linda ?? ' Young ' Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA 28 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Me and my baby girl...(who is older than I am) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maj Millard Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Nice 64 there Biggles.....I may be a couple of years younger than you mate ...lend it to me for a bit and I'll utilize it's 'chickmagnetness' for you.................................................Maj... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Hi DazzaLove the color scheme is it a twin seater hard to tell in this light. Daz,. . . . .The Reg number is not spelt correctly,. . . .did you know ? ? ? ? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 needs a bit more rudder.... the ball is off centre. Which way ?. . . . . . Quick. . . . .tell me. . . . . . . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 1983 lightwing gr 582 serial 004 , The forth factory built lightwing[ATTACH=full]20095[/ATTACH] Never seen a Lightwing in the flesh FLM. . . . . . . is it a Tandem seater, or a side by side jobbie for people suffering from a slimming problem ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Perry Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Here's my baby, should be doing the test flying in mid January once I deal with a magnetized airframe! Dunno why you're woried about a magnetised airframe MET. . .. at least the compass will always sbe nice and steady. . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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