Jump to content

Piet Fil

Members
 View Profile  See their activity

  • Posts

    384

  • Joined

  • Last visited

  • Days Won

    5

 Content Type 

Posts posted by Piet Fil

    About myself

    in Just Landed - Welcome

    Posted

    Rolf,

     

    The timber in the aircamper should be well sealed by a epoxy varnish (min 2 coats) prior to putting on the fabric. The epoxy varnishes are very strong and so it should hold up to the top end. Just make sure she has lots of drain grommets and they are clear.

     

    Are you thinking of buying one out of the US or have you found one for sale in Oz??

     

    There are a few builders of Pietenpols lurking on this site apart from myself (bubbleboy for one). I've finished all the wing ribs and will be buying more spruce and getting on with the Tail feathers come christmas break (mid DEC).

     

    If you search out the Peter Johnson website (http://www.cpc-world.com/) he has built one Pietenpol (and then sold it) and has just bought another one from the US, so he may be able to advise on the rough costs and logistics for importing one.

     

    Hope this helps

     

    Phil

     

     

    Tasmania

    in AUS/NZ General Discussion

    Posted

    Craigos,

     

    The attached is something I picked up from somewhere off the web (could even have been off this site). Take it as it is ....... guidance ........ and then apply your own safety logic to it. If all your planning comes off and the weather lets you go, take lots of photos and video and post it here with a lessons learned essay (so we know how much fun it was) .... Ta

     

    Phil

     

    Crossing Bass Strait.docx

     

    Crossing Bass Strait.docx

     

    Crossing Bass Strait.docx

    Hello

    in Just Landed - Welcome

    Posted

    Hi Maxnett,

     

    The smartypants in me will have me asking when any of us will finish flight training? There's always something more to learn, so I'll take it to read gain your licence/certificate. Its a real case of just bite into the joy and do it. I missed a lot of years because it was just not quite the right time, when in all likelihood I could have managed to have fit it in had I really tried.

     

    Best of luck with your endeavours and tell us about them as they happen. Lots of people smarter than me here to help with any question you come up with.

     

    Enjoy

     

    Phil

     

     

    First Solo

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

    Posted

    Good work BF,

     

    Its interesting that each person feels similar yet different regarding how they found their first solo. To some its less of a monumentous event at the time but comes on slowly. Ultimately the important thing is you have commanded an aircraft by yourself in a safe manner. I think it's this that keeps the flying fires burning. Enjoy the rest of the journey.

     

    Phil

     

     

    Pilot Certificate

    in Student Pilot & Further Learning

    Posted

    I'll echo what Peter says, A) Your instructor won't assess you unless you are ready to do it, B) What is the worst that can happen, you stuff up the assessment, You will have identified any weaker areas in your training so now you know what to review and concentrate on and you've had an hours flight with an instructor!

     

    I remember that most of the pressure I felt in the assessment is self imposed, just try and relax and all you've learnt will come to you as required.

     

    Good Luck

     

    Phil 012_thumb_up.gif.cb3bc51429685855e5e23c55d661406e.gif

     

     

    • Like 1

    Nieuport Build

    in Aircraft Building and Design Discussion

    Posted

    Bozz,

     

    Sorry for the delay in replying, under 95.55 Sect 1.2(e) the only inspection required is the builders pre-flight final inspection which is witnessed by an L-4 inspector. Note the inspector is only signing to say he witnessed the builder conduct the checks, the builder remains responsible for the airworthiness of the build. Having said that, its is hgihly recommended that a pre-covering inspection is done by an L-2 or higher to inspect worksmanship, fittings, construction etc. This is covered in the RAA Tech Manual Sect 3.3.1, also in a couple of docs I can PM you if you want (I scanned them but they are to big to post here).

     

    Phil

     

     

×
×
  • Create New...