gwaf

Just getting back onto topic, I heard this morning that there was a brand new rotor mast found sitting on the workbench of their hangar.  I guess the significance of this will be determined by the investigators in due course.

Sorry Virago, I am sure that this was not the case...

 

 

Thanks guys great topic never to old or smart to learn new tricks !!

 

 

At last l found the RV'ers.I'm looking for an RV4.

Anyone considering selling?

re: RV4 contact me on: [email protected]

 

 

Foxcon - Subaru EA81

Talk to Helmut at Foxcon - Home

 

 

Don't forget there are at least 9 Rv's at YBUN !!! with some more under construction ... something about them, they are like a..holes everybody has one! LOL

 

 

Another RV in the south west congratulations well done might see you one day at YBUN or YSEN! Cheers Guido

 

 

A well known aviator has VH NOJ, he says he was dyslexic and his name is Jon. Dyslexic he may be but that plane has been around the world, East to West, West to East and over the poles.Afriend flies XIS which is an RV6 and of course reads SIX when upside down.

Yes I know of Jon and his RV4, it just happens to be that a mate of mine flies an RV6 with the rego: VH-SIX based in the south west YBSN

 

 

Here is one for the people in the know.... I currently have my RPL with radio, navigation and tail-wheel endorsements, I also hold a class 2 medical and passed my PPL theory exam recently. My question is what do I need to do for a PPL license???

 

 

For all you RV builders out there that are close to finishing !! I have seen the best call sign VH-VRV (Vans RV) available on the casa website. I have been looking for months for this but just registered my RV4 five months ago so no good to me ...you can reserve this if you are quick ...Good Luck

 

 

Very nice. Just wondering where you got it painted.rgmwa

Hi thanks for your interest, the painting was done by myself and a mate in a hanger here at YBUN the result is certainly not perfect but I wanted the "rugged military " look and like to see all rivets etc hence the markings of the 314 squadron of the Dutch Royal air force where I served for 8 years..... many moons ago.

 

 

Looks really good. The fairings will take a bit on top of aileron and flaps. What prop and engine does it have.Is the rego legal?

My RV4 is sitting at the airstrip, unflown for 2 months due to my breaking a leg. Only 8 hours on it so far, 32 to end of flight testing. The first flight was really good, it behaved just a it should and was easy to land. Will you do the first flight yourself?

Hi the rego has been reserved by me and I will get the official paperwork (and money) done soon, I have a 3 blade Catto prop for her and are about to fit it. The engine is a superior Io 360 180 HP Yesterday we started the fairings have been putting that off but can't do any longer...I hate fibreglass .. flaps and ailerons all done but still a heap of "small jobs" to do. I don't want to say it but it might not be ready by Easter after making up a list yesterday of what still needs to be done. I won't do the test flying myself and are really lucky to have a very experienced RV pilot as a friend and SAAA tech advisor. Wondering why you have to do 40 hours of test flying... normally with an approved kit it should only be 25 hours???

Cheers Guido

 

 

Got her outside today for the first time... She looks so close yet so far The last 10% takes 80% of the total time....next the prop ...and...and ... Maybe done by Easter ??? Yeh..Yeh I mean this year's Easter!!

 

 

Thanks for that not long to go now....see you all there!! cant wait but not looking forward to the long flight!

 

 

The Bunbury Aero Club is celebrating 50 years of operation and on Sunday 7th April from 11am, we’d like you to join us to celebrate at our Public Open Day.

 

The Open Day is a perfect opportunity to have an informal chat with our friendly instructors about flight training. Or if becoming a pilot isn’t currently on your agenda, you’ll still enjoy the activities of the day, which will include static aircraft display including training, vintage aircraft, the Royal Australian Air Force with their PC-9 aircraft and a demonstration drop by the Water Bombers.

 

A sausage sizzle and soft drink will be available to purchase for only $5.

 

Just by attending the Open Day you will go in the running to win a Trial Instructional or Scenic Flight.

 

This event is open to the general public, RSVP is not required.

 

 

yes the meat is waiting for you!!

 

 

Hi John, good to see more members in the South West Hope to see you at Bunbury airport one day you might like to come and join the big breakfast the aero club puts on one Sunday morning each month and meat many pilots and student pilots. Hope Will gets you in the air by yourself soon Cheers:thumb up:

 

 

Thanks for sharing this.... so sad that it needs a war to turn ordinairy good people into extraordinary heroes paying for it with their lives,but nothing achieved.

 

Cheers

 

 

Hi GwafI like the Canopy, is that painted or Palstic film?

Yes I tried with carbon fibre film but very hard to get an acceptable result because of the shape of the canopy so in the end i painted it with four coats of acrylic paint , very easy and a neat finish

 

 

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  =manna, post: 243539, member: 870]I got my Pilot's certificate in a J160C but then built the Zodiac 601, a I real prefer the low wing planes. Now look at the Zodiac for a nice bubble canopy, but a hat is a must for all flying seasons. Now got 130 hours on her, a great plane.
  

 

 

Dont need a hat....... anymore....Great plane .....[ATTACH=full]19464[/ATTACH]

 

 

 

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="manna, post: 243539, member: 870]I got my Pilot's certificate in a J160C but then built the Zodiac 601, a I real prefer the low wing planes. Now look at the Zodiac for a nice bubble canopy, but a hat is a must for all flying seasons. Now got 130 hours on her, a great plane.

 

 

I got my Pilot's certificate in a J160C but then built the Zodiac 601, a I real prefer the low wing planes. Now look at the Zodiac for a nice bubble canopy, but a hat is a must for all flying seasons. Now got 130 hours on her, a great plane.

Nice set of wings Still amazes me how well they perform!

Like your 601 XL tailwheel I had one before magic little machine...cheers

 

 

After nearly a two year spell the aviation bug bit again. Thanks to Dave and Jon for building my fantastic aircraft 19-5466 selling it to me and flying it over from N.Qld to YBUN without a hitch. Did my BFR on Sunday its all GO GO !!