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    I have ordered the tapping drills to modify my fuel tank access panels because i want to modify the fuel system to a manifold like yours and change to the efi hose to reduce the fuel odor. I have also ordered the McFarlane throttle assembly. I have new larger tyres to fit as well so it will mean a day or two in the workshop when I catch up with my real work!!! I need to get a right angle drill attachment and a rivit removing drill like yours one day. I landed today into a 15+ knot southerly and it was a real short landing and a real buzz!! These Savannahs really feel the bumps in the air but are great fun when its smooth!! Mabel is coming along slowly but surely but most importantly, she is done right. I cannot wait to see her finished and flying and then to see the Mistress being built. If I am over your way again, I'll shout you that good feed. Cheers, Dean.
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    G’day forumites, I had the privilege of meeting Mark on Wednesday and seeing the quality of his workmanship and being a tradesman (sheetmetal worker), I know quality when I see it. I purchased a set of flap brackets from him as they are a steal at the price he sells them for. Shows the advantage of mass production and the kindness of a man who is more interested in helping others than making a big fat profit. They would still be cheap at double the price. Thanks Mark for letting me come and see you and for the numerous texts and emails before and since. Appreciate all the free advice and your Rotax starting/stopping procedure works a treat!!! I will order a McFarlane throttle assembly for my Sav as I found a couple of cracks in the angle where you said I might. Not sure if I will get the vernier type or just the push pull type? It was super interesting to see the ignition module tester in action and if mine ever fails, I will buy one from you for sure. Dean
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    Thanks everyone for the advice, encouragement and welcomes. red750 I hope the photo I posted was ok in size and format. Old Koreelah I was a bit lazy in not making sliding doors for my hanger, I made them for my workshop but the opening for that is 15m x 5m high and has to be opened in any weather!! I will create an avatar one day as well. Thanks for the instructions how to do it.
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    Hi Alan, This is a photo of my hangar, (well I hope it comes out that way when I click 'Post reply'!!!) I used 7 x 8m x 300mm Hopleys trusses, I made the front truss out of 75 x 2 SHS and 50x3 SHS, 15015 Zed purlins and 100x3 galv SHS uprights. It is 10m wide (Savannah is 9.2m) 3m high (Savannah 2.6m) at the doors and 8m deep (Savannah 6.7). Only just big enough for the Savannah but its what worked... I made the doors 5m wide and they swing out and hold open with chains welded to star pickets belted into the ground. A bit hard to open in any winds over 15 knots but that is OK as I don't want to fly then anyway.
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    Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone! I am happy to post a photo or two Alan but not sure if i need to resize them before i do? I can email them to you if you are happy to pm me your email address. I dont want to slow down the site with a massive upload... Is there a instruction page for computor illiterates?? I built my hanger by extending a machinery shed and enclosing half of it. It has a dirt floor and I put some conveyer belt down wide enough for the wheels to run on. A bit rough but it works. Its a bit hot over here a the moment to fly much as I'm still a bit nervous when it gets bumpy plus I fly for fun, not to get bounced around. Monday looks a bit cooler so i will see if my instructor is free to start x country training. I love the early mornings when its silky smooth.
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    Hello everyone and thanks Ian for this excellent site and the Pilot Shop, I have purchased a number of things to support this site and the prices are great also!! I joined 11 months ago when I was just thinking of learning to fly, went to Avalon, bought a used Savannah S from Bright Victoria, my instructor flew it back. I obtained my license to learn in his Evector Sportscraft, built a hanger on my farm, mowed a strip, got my pax endorsement and L1 and now have 60 hours in my log book and about to start X country training. I have read nearly every post in the Savannah section and it is the most helpful resource so THANKS HEAPS to all those who have made such a huge effort to contribute!! I started late at 49 and will never get to be as good a pilot as a lot of you are but appreciate all your advice that I hope will keep me safe. I have never posted to a forum before but needed to thank you all for all the help you have given me. I will not post much as I am too slow a typer and haven't got the time to spare but will try to post a few photo's of things I have done that may be useful to others. Cheers, Dean.
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