Blackhawk

This is not a good photograph, but would anyone know who the propeller manufacturer could be.

It's a 5 blade 1360mm diameter

Appreciate any info.

You probably know more about it than I do...

Thanks.

SV-200?I'm assuming you are talking about the two seater?

I think the single seaters were serial numbered SV-2, being the 447 powered version with turned down tips, as opposed to the SV-1 with a KFM-107 and flat end tips.

 

The first two seater (pictured behind the red one above) was just a wider pod on a standard airframe, but with the wing extended an extra four feet.

 

There was some embarrassment when CASA was invited to watch the testing of the first extended wing, only to have the dummy centre section collapse, which then damaged the test wing.

 

A new engineer was taken on and the two seat program was basically redesigned from the ground up, having virtually no commonality with the single seater.

 

I had moved on by this point and didn't get to see most of the lead up to a standing airframe before the company closed down.

 

Last I heard the two seat airframe had been sold to someone who then decidied to redesign it again, but got it up to taxi stage, maybe even a test flight?

 

All the tooling (for the single seater) has changed hands a few times, and is now with Ray Tolhurst, as above.

 

Interesting note, I discussed l this a few years ago here; Sadler make Vampire two seater

I was looking for as much information as I could find on the SV-200, it would be great to see it flying.

I know where the plane parts, moulds and all the plans are for it.

This is the Skywise SV-200 - 2 seat Prototype

What can you tell me about the Vampire SV-200 they built

I had also worked building Sadler Vampires back in the 80's.

Working on the Sadler Vampires in the 80's, were you working for Skywise Ultralights at Bankstown ?

Hi Mark,

That's great to hear and we need a lot more around our country; but before you go too far, have a meeting with your local council and discuss your plan.

There so many regulations (Local and State) you must adhere to that it's a giant mine field of red tape and brick walls; and it's very expensive red tape and very high brick walls !

Unfortunately, in Queensland it's very expensive.

Or this site.

Oz Wind Engineering

These ones aren't rotor blades but I think they will suit your application.

http://www.thebackshed.com/windmill/Trade/AlBladeOrders.asp

He needs a Gyrocopter aluminium rotor blade, they're about the right chord.

Has anyone got any damaged propellers lying about they don't want; that have at least one reasonably good blade.

Brand doesn't matter, wanting to use for experiments, wood or composite.

The

I don't know where you are getting your information from? I am a member of the Old Station Flying Club and there has been no talk of ending the show. It was announced that there will be no airshow next year ( 2018 ) because the Creed family have a large family event to host / organise.While the loss of Leonie has had an enormous impact, as Yenn has said above the next generation play a massive role in the event as well as the members of the OS Flying Club.

 

Your comment about having to support theses events whilst true in general, it is misleading in reference to Old Station by insinuating a lack of support. The last 2 shows have had over 200 aircraft attend, as well as hundreds of caravans & campers in tents. As a result of the 2016 show over $46,000.00 was presented to charities. This year that amount was increased to over $61,000.00.

I knew there was no airshow in 2018 because of the large Creed family function; this was mentioned to me long before this years airshow.

In my comment above I said : [We "ALL" have to support these events to make sure they don't disappear] these meaning; events Australia wide.

Having attended nearly all the Old Station Flyin's over the years I have seen it grow to what it is today and the Creed family and organisers have an event to be extremely proud of; which I know they do realise.

The massive support of the visitors to this years airshow and the raising of the $61,000.00 for charities proves the popularity of this event and will encourage all to continue the Old Station flyin long into the future.

Maybe not the real end of an era. We still have the next generations of the Creed family and they have been doing their bit for years.

We "ALL" have to support these events to make sure they don't disappear.

I was very sorry to hear Leonie Creed has passed away.

A lovely women; who, with her late husband George brought aviation awareness to many thousands of visitors at the Old Station Aviation events that have been held over the past 20 odd years.

I had never seen her without a big smile at any of the events, Leonie will be sadly missed.

Graeme

Got a set of Nesmith plans from the US; should be here this week.

Thanks to the members for their input.

Cheers

Or this, he holds the world record for the longest flight

And what about this that flies about 5 meters above ground.

This is a curiosity question and one that will receive a lot of debate. [LOL]

At what height do you need to have a pilots license to operate an airborne above ground vehicle.

A recreational Wing in Ground Effect craft does not require a pilots license but you do need a boat license and these craft can travel up 30 meters above the ground/water.

So if you were operating a vehicle that would not reach a height of 30 meters that may or may not be classed as a WIG craft and was not operated over water would you need a pilots license or could a motor vehicle license be enough??

36 kg/hr is 41.0 Lt/hr

I hope they give you shares in a fuel company as well.

Why is there no need for the break free?I am having trouble visualizing how it attaches to the aircraft. Is the torsion block an alternative to the tailwheel spring?

Mounting plate/block is drilled and bolted to match existing tail spring holes

Torsion block replaces the need for a tail spring, chains and tension springs

Hi Geoff,

It could be used as a castering tailwheel if that is what people want, but there is no breakfree; because of the design, there would be no reason for it.

For any of you tail-wheel pilots here I welcome some feedback on my Universal Maintenance Free Tail-wheel.

Specifications are:

CNC machined 6061-T6 billet Torsion block and axle with polyurethane compression bars

CNC machined 6061-T6 billet wheel cheek plates

316 stainless steel mounting shaft

2 x sealed 316 stainless steel case bearings with ceramic balls for pivot in torsion block

All bolts are 316 stainless steel

6" x 1-1/4" pneumatic wheel with 2 x sealed 316 stainless steel bearings and black alloy rim

Total weight as shown in photo is 1.68kg

Graeme

Thanks for all the info.

I am a long time member of Yahoo Groups and I do know all the history of the Wittman Tailwind and the Nesmith Cougar.

I have tried ringing their US number and left a message.

Acro Sport Inc would have to be the only aircraft building company I know, that doesn't have an email address; they must loose a lot of business when people can't contact them.

And the stall speed for the Nesmith Cougar is 39 knots @ 567kg and the Tailwind is 45 knots @ 590kg

Photo of a Nesmith Cougar.

Aircraft Spruce list them but don't sell them.

They tell you to go to Acro Sport Inc.