Pat

Thank you for pointing out my AD misunderstanding. ICP says the parts for my plane were manually cut ("hand built") vs. later models that were cut using CNC.

Thank you all for the helpful replies! Any suggestions for a paint remover? Is it ok to initially leave the wing strut attachm. plates in place and expose (strip paint off) only the seams? Or better remove the plates and only the strip the paint? I will have the nuts and bolts replaced to AN spec. Apart from ICP, is there a good source for these? I have emailed ICP regarding the strut to fuselage attachment plates and they replied "The wing strut attachment are not ICP." Not yet sure what to make of that reply. Browsing some fotos of other MXP740/ICP Savannah planes online I found show very similar looking wing attachment plates, however I could be wriong. There was an AD in 2005 based on a SB from ICP, I saw it somewhere in my plane's records as well. Manufacturer's announcement: SERVICE BULLETIN 02-2005 from I.C.P. Srl Structural failure Affected series: all Affected work numbers: all Occasion: Accident of an aircraft of the Savannah model in Norway due to breakage of the mounting plate wing main spar to the front strut Measures: Checking the condition of the attachment of the front strut to the wings according to the Service bulletin of the manufacturer. Dates and deadlines: The measure must be carried out before the next start.

I didn’t intend to post the pictures of the rubber grommets for brake/fuel lines and gas caps but since they’re there I might as well ask: Any source to buy replacements?

Curious for your advice on the below pictures. What could be the reason for this different, longer bolt? Should I secure these bolts with loctite? What is a suitable grease for the bolts that hold moving parts (ailerons, flaps, elevator, rudder)? Any concerns for the strut attachment plates? Repair ideas for this one? Rivet a doubler s sheet? Where do you buy these camlocks? BRS cover is made of thin plywood. Any recommendations for a more suitable material? Plastic? Thin sheet aluminum? Thanks for the help! Pat

Thanks for the explanation, appreciated! I still don't understand how the gopro ended up in the driver's skull? Anyway, excellent point raised about objects within the helmet, thank you! I'll do some searching for the helmet thread. Application is indeed I want to feel safer in normal operations (= in my flying gardenshed ultralight plane). Thank you!

Not sure I understand. The camera was mounted in the car. The driver wore a helmet. He hit the camera with the helmet, and it protruded into his brain? Must have been a really crappy helmet? Formula 1 helmets are bullet proof...

Interesting, do you have some pictures or a build log? Thanks

Any lesser known brands out there besides the usual (expensive) suspects?

Here is a machine translated article I found. According to the article, removing slats and adding VGs required structural modifications.

For lack of a better category, posting this here. Is there a helmet that is suitable for flying that allows wearing typical headsets underneath (i.e. the headset is not fixed integrated into the helmet)? Thank you!

Thanks. I am getting conflicting info regarding removing the Slats in lieu of VGs. Local distributor says structural reinforcements required... I'm aware and in touch with the expert from down under who is also a member here.

One has to think about it, yes. It's not too bad in good VMC if one follows the valleys and keeps some height margin. If one would really be able to pull off a forced landing in spite of all the cables, obstacles, uneven topography etc.. is another story and greatly depends on the exact location it would be required. You can see the flight in 3D here There are published "GAFOR" routes with weather forecast and so called "reference altitudes" (highest elevation +/- 600meters laterally) along the valleys and passes.

Hi all! My name is Pat and I bought a 2000 ICP Savannah MXP-740. The one with Slats (or Slots?). It is ~735 times lighter than the heaviest plane I've flown (that one I didn't own though), so I'm still adjusting 😄. Just completed the 420NM ferry trip home, including crossing (or better said, slaloming through) the Alps. "Thanks" to headwinds the avg. GS was a mighty 50kts (ask my sore back about it). Greatly appreciate the advice and answers to the many questions that will arise from you all on how to fly and maintain this plane and its 80hp Rotax. Thanks and great as well as safe flights to everyone! Pat