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Hi Phil

 

Yes got to get working on the 701 just waiting for my brakes to come, fitted the nose wheel and new Tyre today also made inspection windows for the wing strut attachments just to keep an eye on things inside .

 

After losing Wayne Fisher l am extra cautious on everything now what a waste of a great pilot and great guy shouldn't of happened used to speak to Wayne a lot when l used to build my drifters .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi GeoffDid you go flying inthe sav on the weekend Cheers phil

Hi Phil

Yes l did go flying in the Sav fly's great it takes getting used to the long nose handles really well easy to fly if the 701 flys as good l will be very happy going again on the 6 of April get some more lessons in the Sav.

 

Have you got your parts yet for your engine mount and cowl .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

RIP Wayne you were one of the greats.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

1000m,,,nah, I haven't got too exact yet but I reckon I'm getting airborne pretty short, how longs your farm strip, it'll give me something to aim for?

Hi Met farm strip is 200mts you will have to work getting in its only one way in and out, easy with the drifter but got to be on the numbers in the Fox .

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

Still coming along slowly hoping to start the 912 on the weekend see how it runs after the rebuild,got the new nose wheel and tyres still wait for my brakes fitted most of the instruments .

 

Been playing with the Drifter rebuilt another 503 for it to much to do never enough time,

 

going to Yarram on the weekend to fly a Savannah .

 

Don't think l will be able to get to Natfly this year.

 

Going to Farm World tomorrow.

 

Hi Met

 

Glad to hear the fox flys well been awhile in the making it will good to see you over here we have the 1000mt runway at Lardner for you .

 

Cheers Geoff.

 

 

Do you wash the 2 stroke oil off the tail feathers prior to applying it?

l use some mild detergent scrub it as much as l can then pressure wash the entire aircraft once dry spray and rub in with rag .

 

 

Seems like Aerospace 303 is the way to go. How much do you Drifter guys need to cover your top surfaces?

l use about 500mls to do all top surfaces.

 

 

l have used aerospace 303 protectent on my drifter skins for the last couple of years and they are as good as new l spray it on every three months and rub it in with a rag .

 

 

Hi GeoffThis is the materials list from my old plans

14 sheets .o16-4x12ft

 

2sheets .025-4x12ft

 

1pc .032-4x8ft

 

1pc .040-4x8ft

 

1pc .063-2x4ft

 

1pc .090-2x4ft

 

1pc .125-2x2ft

 

all sheet 6061 T6

 

Cheers Phil

Thanks Phil more sheets than l thought would be used in the build.

Ordered my nose wheel and Brakes today got a price from skyshop in Queensland and it was cheaper with shipping to buy from the US .

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Graeme here is the link to where l get all my cables and splitters great to deal with.

 

http://www.greenskyadventures.com/throttle_cable/throttlecable.htm#.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

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l take off a full power 6800 climb out then cruise 5200.to 5800 have always done it, 6800 is max rpm for rotax 503 they are in the rotax specs.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

Here is an update on my progress l am mounting the engine now as l have finished the over haul when it sits on the mount it looks like it has heaps of off set but if l measure from the firewall to each side of the gear box flange it is 5mm shorter to the left.

 

not sure how they calculate best position.,

 

l have some pics see if you can pick it don't laugh at my wheels front has duels that's all l could fined to set the engine on till l get my new set.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

 

 

how did you come to the conclusion that both cdi have fail.

 

Have you replace them and the engine runs fine now.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

It is more resistant to certain fuels

 

 

Would be a good reason to go back to Warp, I think still the best value for money.....Shame about the regulation crap.

I still stand by my earlier comment, a prop is like a car tire, as long as it's the right size and pitch, it shouldn't matter who made it, they are ALL made to do the job....

Depends on how long you want that tyre to last for it could go ban any time .

 

 

I(n have been thinking of making a fiberglass tank for my Nieuport 11 so as to make the most of the fuselage shape behind the firewall. What I need to know is what is the type of resin to use. Epoxy or Polyester?

Hi Pete you need to use vinylester resin for fuel tanks .

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Bugger, need to get one soon and thought that a good price.So, low quality props eh?

Yes pylon l checked them out as l need one also, my mate got one of these bollys last week and he had to get the dearer one as not as strong as he hoped that was according to the person at Bolly we spoke to , big jump in price they say you only get what you pay for.

 

 

Bolly was advertising around $900 in the magazine...

Thats a cheap one they sell to soft wouldn't last long the good bolly is around $1680.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

It will be good for parts gear box, carbys, exhaust, ignition. it might be still alright inside will need new seals .

 

offer him $300. if it doesn't sell.even at his price will still be alright.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Phil

 

The latest pics, the bungee set up l have removed some of the nylon slide for the nose leg steering and made a plate to act as a bearing on the top to take some of the load from the bungee it is a lot smoother now .

 

l only have 40 mm travel in the nose leg so the nose wheel should take up some of the shock its a 8.00x6.00 tyre.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thats right no calendar thats the last straw time to vote them out we need a change .

 

 

That link would be handy thanks.Graeme.

Hi Graeme

Here is the link these guys are great excellent parts.

 

http://www.greenskyadventures.com/throttle_cable/throttlecable.htm

 

 

Thank you for the replies gentlemen.Another question if I may please. Where do I get a throttle cable splitter from? Floods do not stock them.

Graeme.

Hi Graeme

Try motor bike shop they will have the plastic ones or l can send you a link for aluminum ones that l get from the US if you like.

 

cheers Geoff.

 

 

Hi Graeme

 

If you have trouble get them here in OZ try this guy in the US l deal with him a lot have had no problems .

 

http://myworld.ebay.com.au/haireav.

 

cheers Geoff.