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  1. Are you referring to the Beal Aircraft Dubbo message? - if so, I apologise if I did not respond to you personally - I did contact Beal (thanks) and received an estimate for the work - about $400. I mentioned this in the open conversation.

    1. Thruster88

      Thruster88

      No not about Beal. This is the first time I have received a message in this format. I used the personal message, the little envelope, to send you a test message that only you and I can see

    2. skippydiesel

      skippydiesel

      Okay - have tried that several times without luck. I will try that again now.

  2. Got you!

     

    So what's the Envelope icon for?

    &

    The Bell?

     

     

    1. spacesailor

      spacesailor

      The envelope is ' messages ' 

      And the bell is ' notifications ' .

      They were ' sent ' to you .

      Bryan 

      spacesailor

  3. Ref: Sonex to Rotax 9 engine mount/conversion. This is a Mk1  Sonex mount. Distinguished from the Mk 2 by having two rails as apposed to four. It was installed, now removed, so has some marks however engine never started. Kit is complete with rubbers & bolts.

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     NOTE: I am selling just the two cast aluminium parts plus rubbers, washers & bolts (not the rest of the engine bed/frame)

     

    Make me a fair offer & they are yours (plus postage)

     

    I can be contacted through: [email protected] and/or 0499030659

     

    Sean (Skippydiesel)

    1. Peasant_Pilot

      Peasant_Pilot

      Hey Skip. I'd offer $100 plus postage? 

       

      Kind regards

  4. This is a test contact ; Check Forum for response.

  5. Hi - unable to use the person - person (private) comms - call me on 0499030659 Skippydiesel

  6. Hi JG3 - Just re read your article(s) on propeller performance/comparisons. I have been trying to get some informed comment on CS/IFA props (you may have seen my thread "Prop Selection" on the topic. I would be very interested in your observations on the matter.

     

    You will find in the aforementioned "thread" my rational for going down this particular line of enquiry - in short - terrible home field, requiring short field TO/Landings, ever time. Ground adjustable set for advantage climb. Resulting in, expected, reduced cruise performance. My wish to explore options to retain excellent existing TO & climb out performance, while significantly improving cruise. Seems to me a CS/IFA is the only way I can have my cake and eat it. I guess the question is by how much (if at all) can I expect to gain in cruise.

     

    Aircraft: ATEC Zephyr, motivated by Rotax 912 ULS through a Fiti 2 blade ground adjustable. Note:  Fiti - couldn't be happier - very smooth, quiet running.

  7. Hi Robin,

     

    Like you I am not too sue of the correct contact system  however I hope you get this:

     

    My phone number is 0499030659  & my direct email is scangriffin@ bigpond.com.au  (note: the spelling scan is correct and accidently similar to my name) I am located about 3  km from The Oaks airfield NSW just west of Camden.

     

    Let me know if you get this - the last person I replied too gave no indication of having received my communique

     

    I will appreciate a chat almost any time.

     

    Sean Griffin

    1. skippydiesel

      skippydiesel

      Hi Robin,

       

      Like you I am not too sue of the correct contact system  however I hope you get this:

       

      My phone number is 0499030659  & my direct email is scangriffin@ bigpond.com.au  (note: the spelling scan is correct and accidently similar to my name) I am located about 3  km from The Oaks airfield NSW just west of Camden.

       

      Let me know if you get this - the last person I replied too gave no indication of having received my communique

       

      I will appreciate a chat almost any time.

       

      Sean Griffin

  8. Hi Mark,

     

    I tried responding to your contact but ended up with Ian Baker/Admin - You will be most welcome to visit & view my poor Zephyr (repair work has yet to commence). Call me on 0499030659 or e-mail [email protected].

     

    Regards

     

    Sean Griffin/Skippydiesel

    1. skippydiesel

      skippydiesel

      Hi Mark,

       

      I tried responding to your contact but ended up with Ian Baker/Admin - You will be most welcome to visit & view my poor Zephyr (repair work has yet to commence). Call me on 0499030659 or e-mail [email protected].

       

      Regards

       

      Sean Griffin/Skippydiesel

  9. How are you going with your Airmaster/Sensenich CS propeller system ?

    1. Mhalc

      Mhalc

      Sorry for the delay, been out traveling.  The prop is working pretty much as expected.  

      Cruise ~4% increase

      Climb ~12% increase in rate

      TO ~13% decrease in TO roll and increased climb performance.

      when compared to ground adjustable set for cruise.

  10. Sorry mate - dont seem to have your contact details any more. I would be very interested to talk to anyone with CS/IFA prop experience & insight.

     

    If the offer is still open please email me on [email protected]

  11. Hi Kyle, With reference to the Rotax 912 throttle linkage  modifications - May I request that you add me to your list of interested purchasers. 

     

    Regards

     

    Sean Griffin/Skippydiesel

    1. Kyle Communications

      Kyle Communications

      The que is getting longer. Production versions will still be some weeks away yet as we want to make sure its all correct also CNC wait times are a issue as well.

  12. Hi Robin,

     

    By way of introduction:

     

    I am not sure when/how I came across your article on the development & exploits of VH-SGS but it must be many years back - about the time you put her up for sale.

     

    As I have mentioned in my Forum conversation - what fascinates me is what you have achieved with so little in the way of power and what must be a fundamentally sound aerodynamic/airframe design but otherwise unspectacular looking aircraft (no offence to Mr Monnett).

     

    As a person of European (rather than N American) leaning, I admire small nippy economical  sports cars rather than the big V8's. Your adaption of the Soneri seems to neatly fit into this philosophy.

     

    Over the years I have "measured" all small aircraft performance claims against VH-SGS and with but a few exceptions, come to the conclusion that they are at best wishful thinking but most likely just lies.

     

    Some of my Forum correspondents think I am obsessed with speed - not so. In aircraft, I see speed and hp/fuel consumption as a measure of efficiency. I dont necessarily want to fly at max cruise speed all the time but like the idea of trying to get my aircraft as efficient as it can be, within its physical limitations.

     

    I have written to you befor asking if you know of VH-SGS  current situation( A Forum member suggested she was not much used) and would the owner be interested in selling.

     

    Regards

     

    Sean Griffin / Skippydiesel  

     

    E-mail: [email protected]

    1. R Austin

      R Austin

      Hi Sean

      Sorry, I missed this post, just saw it for the first time.

      Perhaps you would like to give me your phone number and we can chat re your ideas.

      I’m assuming I’m using this technology right and this is a private chat?

      Robin

    2. R Austin

      R Austin

      Also, perhaps copy your reply in the messages section if you like. 
      I keep losing private posts on this section.

      thx

  13. Hi David - would love to take you up on your offer of NGK  VDO5FMH Spark Plug Caps X 8 for $96.70 - with this latest Forum format, I dont know how to communicate with you in private. Just woke up to the possibility that this might be the private link - please confirm.
    1. David 95

      David 95

      And by the way my email  [email protected] 0418559815 ?
  14. Hi David - would love to take you up on your offer of NGK  VDO5FMH Spark Plug Caps X 8 for $96.70 - with this latest Forum format, I dont know how to communicate with you in private.
  15. You still interested in acquiring my old IC-A20??
  16. Hi Mark - it's been suggested that you may be able to guide me, in the selection of a supplier, for the purchase of a replacement 2SC1947 Q316 for my Icom transcever
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