Phillip King

Hi aero28, I have this Swiss muffler off my 701, it’s 1400mm long 60mm round, made out of thin stainless sheet. My 701 had a Subaru in it when I bought the plane as a part built kit. It had a 4 in 1 exhaust into the muffler under the body, it’s yours if you want it. Cheers Phil

Hi Paul can you call me 0415675596 cheers phil

Hi all just purchased a ground looped Avid flyer mark iv with damage to landing gear ,wondering if anybody out there that might have some build plans or construction manuals that I can buy or borrow. cheers Phil

I have replaced my old 2200 engine with a later model engine in my LSA 55 the pick up for the tachometer is on the side of the fly wheel we’re the old one was on top ,I need to change the sequence on the back of the tacho there is 5 little switches it was on number 3 or 1245 if this makes any sense anybody out there Cheers Phil

Hi Marty I used Land Rover high low gear leaver boots for my fire wall boots cheers Phil

Hi Marty I,m in Portland vic if you are over this way, happy to take you for a fly.I have been watching your build I don't think you would have to much trouble building one .If you pay some body to build you one you won't get much change out of $2500. Cheers Phil

Hi Marty I have bed mount for a Savannha hanging in the shed if you want to copy it .I have finally got my 701 in the air it has a 582 they are a lot of fun to fly cheers phil

Adelaide biplanes as one on line ,this plane was owned by a good friend who passed away has been restored buy Nelson aircraft like new with bigger motor one of the best rebuilds I have seen.Harvey at Nelson owns the plane would be for sale . Have a look at Adelaide biplanes web page the have a great story of VH STU.cheers

Hi Derek, Good to read that your 701 is flying again, mine has just been signed off by the L4 just need to get the paper work away. Regarding your landing fees, don,t accept it, get all the pilots who fly regularly and write a good letter to the council explaining the benefits eg. what the aerodrome brings to the community. We had the same down where I fly, they tried to increase the lease on our club rooms and hanger lease from $1200 a year to $4500 a year. We are only a small club 20 so we told them that if they did not charge us the same $1200 a year we would move out. We now have a 9 year agreement for $1200. Regarding the landing fees, at a council meeting in 2003 they made an agreement not to charge landing fees, then a few years ago I was talking to one of the airport staff when a light plane landed he pulled out a note book and wrote the plane rego down. I asked what he was doing and he said for landing fees. We complained, and not long after that nobody gets charge landing fees except commercial, but it is still in the ERSA which we are disappointed about .Most times it cost the councils more to chase their money for landing fees than what they charge. Maybe all the councils should just cut out the lavish food served up to the councilers elected by the people, on council night let them bring there own jam sandwich and thermus - should save them some money :-)

Hi Geoff Hunting with my oldest boy and a few mates must get back into it when I get back

Thanks guys will try and get up that way before we fly out tonight

Hi 80 kt just driving back to Cristchurch after a week in the bush do you no of any airports between Arthur's pass and Christchurch that might have a 701 there ? Flying back to oz Sunday night. cheers Phil

Thanks for the help guys, Phil Reed returns from holidys on Monday, will give him a ring then. Regarding the Evektor Eurostar as a trainer I have seen three planes with severe damage to the front nose wheel from heavy landings, one with the nose leg driven though the floor between the rudder pedals, all from training schools. But easy repaired, only lengthy time getting parts. I feel maybe a bit light in the landing gear as a trainer. I have done 1/2 an hour of circuits in one a few years back, lovely plane to fly, would be high on the list if I won tatts. Cheers Phil

Hi Phil Off topic but currently on holidays in your country and loving it ,just wondering if you know of any micro light airfields near Chipping Camden where we're we are staying ? love to go for a fly over this beautiful part of the country ( wife suggested seeing its fathers day tomorrow). Cheers Phil

Hi Rick What Page number is that on your plans ? Went through my two sets of plans old and new cant find that page.Measured my fire wall again with glasses on this time and got 720mm. cheers Phil

Hi mcrowley. 715mm. Cheers Phil

I am looking for a ride from central Queensland back to Vic later this week, happy to share costs. Am driving my daughters car up to Longreach and need a way to get home. Would prefer to fly RAA back to Vic rather than commercial. I have an RAA licence myself. Thanks Phil

Hi Paul Yes I will chase up Zenith before I change anything ,Very keen just to get it in the air then down the track make some mods like the maingear and I like the wing extensions to. Cheers Phil Hey Maj Any chance you pm your Phone number would like a chat about the 582. Cheers Phil

Hi Saccani The steel bracket that the wing attachment is bolted and riveted to the air frame and the undercarriage leaf is clamped to the bracket .There is a c shaped stiffening channel that runs between the two steel brackets, so i believe that the undercarriage leaf is not a structural part. Cheers Phil

Wish you came across this when I was working in my bungee and nose wheel great idea. Cheers Phil

Hi Marty Have a look at the 701 zenith builders site type in Landon Goudreau see what you think of his landing gear. Would like to do the same on mine. Cheers Phil

Hi Marty Are you scratch building or kit? and what type of engine have you chosen?just found my rotax installation cd bit of reading before i go to bed . Hi Maj She looks the goods, what does she cruisers at I am going the same way no slats and VGs. Cheers Phil

Hi All 701 builders Would anybody have the nicopress measurements for 1/8th cables?How are all the 701 builders going ?I have the wiring (have no idea how to do) plumb the motor to the radiator, new cables a bit of painting, mount the battery put the wings on and see if it will fly.Going on past 6 mouths effort working on the 701 that could be in 2 years time. Cheers Phil

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