Hadyn Bell

One or two days extra for the fus build, I can deal with that.... 14000 rivets to be filled, might give that a miss, LOL

Not aware of any product being used to fill rivet heads?? Just something to vibrate out!! There are a few commercially manufactured aircraft that use the same riveting system and I haven't seen any rivets filled in those.

Hi Mark, "Zinc Chromate" is the primer I think you are looking for. It is the std type of etch primer used in the aviation industry that I have seen over the years. Mark there is a lot of conflicting info out there re the priming of the internal parts and it gets a little confusing sometimes. Anyway as one wise person has commented in your forum in the early stages, just use all the information and make the best decision we can... The main thing to look out for if etch priming internal parts is that some etch primers have an time limit as to when the primer / top coat has to be on. The PPG system advised to me is the "Delfleet Evolution". The Etch P/N is F3963 Anti-Corrosion Etch Primer. F3975 2K-primer, then the 2k top coat. The etch is a very thin light coat. I am also waiting on the Altex paint info to turn up as this is another wet on wet system that is specifically designed for alu and I think its considerable better priced than the PPG system. Unfortunately that may be the deciding factor as what ever paint system we go with will have to be sea freighted in, and at $500 per cubic meter to get the freight here may be worth it the saving. This is also one of the main reasons we have fitted the aux fuel tanks, as dismantling and sea freighting our sav off the island will not be cost efficient, flying our Sav off the island is now a real possibility. The Altex wet on wet paint system is used a lot in the marine industry on alu boats but also has a solid background in the aviation industry. We will also be using the ACF50 / Corrosion Block spray in our Sav. I use it a lot here on Norfolk in my workshop. It was nice to see Gofly's Sav dripping with Corrosion X when I did my BFR....

I keep reading in the forums "S" for smooth..... We were happy to get the "latest" shape. I think its a little easier on the eye.

Great time to ask as it turned up yesterday with all endorsements on it. Thanks once again for the excellent service.

Wings, flaps & ailerons, elevator & horizontal stabilizer completed. Last night completed the mod to the stabilizer that Mark showed me, fitting the stiffener under the outer joins between the skins, wow what a difference. Would like to get the rudder and vertical stabilizer finished this weekend so we can get into the fuz. I have also been sifting through Marks (and everyone else) many pages of great info looking for paint information as we are keen to get some paint on the completed parts, or at least primed (remember we are surrounded 360 by slat air!!) I am favoring PPG or Altex systems, both wet on wet so that should save quite some time...Otherwise REALLY enjoying the build, definitely one that will be crossed off the bucket list!!

Norfolk to Kerikeri 903km, more than achievable...Would love to do the trip back down to the "homeland" in the Savannah, otherwise around and around the island we go!! Have been lucky enough to get a flight down to NZ in a 172 and a PC12.

Hi All, We have our Savannah S under construction here on Norfolk Island. I have just returned from Australia where I completed my BRF with Neil at Gofly Aviation in Caboolture. Neil you are an excellent instructor. Had the opportunity to meet with Mark Kyle and discuss his Savannah build, what a wealth of knowledge, thanks Mark.Yes long range tanks fitted so an oceanic flight is on the cards....Plenty of fuel, good weather and lots of communications. No ditching for us!! Thanks for the tips Mr Cleo bachelor of the year....

Hi All, We have our Savannah S under construction here on Norfolk Island. I have just returned from Australia where I completed my BRF with Neil at Gofly Aviation in Caboolture. Neil you are an excellent instructor. Had the opportunity to meet with Mark Kyle and discuss his Savannah build, what a wealth of knowledge, thanks Mark.