Riley

http://www.grangevetclinic.com.au/

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http://www.upvines.net/a-rude-driver-wanted-to-take-her-place-in-the-parking-so-she-did-this-and-blew-him-up/

 

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Peter.

At the risk of being called a party pooper, I can't elicit a laugh at the above. At a time when we are about to have a focus on mental health, I can see little benefit from attempted jokes like this when self inflicted harm impacts so severely on our society.As a vollie Ambulance Officer in the bush I have attended both attempted, and completed suicides, and they are not something I would have knowingly put on life's agenda, nor found in the slightest bit funny.

 

flyerme, give us a joke that we can all laugh to loudly, yet be respectful of all elements of society, and I will be the first to applaud you.

Nareman

I reckon you've been working too hard. I seriously doubt that flyerme's 'off the cuff' entry will serve to hasten any poor individual's decison to pull the chain on themselves. Accept it as it was tendered - a bit of light-heartedness (and also accept our thanks for the tough job that you do on a volunteer basis). There aren't specific answers to all questions in this life. cheers Riley

GG'day Riley, just google his name in Grange SA. He is a Vet and his number is there.

 

Cheers Mike

Try calling Philip Ritchie (Vet) who lives in Grange in SA. He may be able to shed some light as he is building a Celebrity.http://ffpcelebrity.wordpress.com/2011/10/23/introduction/

Cheers Mike

If it's the type that has a loose flange, retained by a large wire circlip (as was used on the PA 18), they are notorious for cracking in the base of the circlip groove. If it's one of those, I'd look into fitting a standard Cleveland 600 x 6 wheel with 800 x 6 tyres.

Try calling Philip Ritchie (Vet) who lives in Grange in SA. He may be able to shed some light as he is building a Celebrity.http://ffpcelebrity.wordpress.com/2011/10/23/introduction/

Cheers Mike

Well, it'd have far more chance of being used if it looked like Julia Gillard, than if it looked like Bronwyn Bishop. Brrrrr.

I've been advised that there has been an FFP 'Celebrity' 2-seat biplane advertised for sale in Australia during the past year but to date, have been unable to find any reference. Can anyone remember advertisement details or perhaps help with information as to whether such an aircraft exists and/or where an example may be hangared? Tks in advance. Riley

I get the idea, just can't figure out why they made it look a bit like Gillard.** or the Wong guy as Bex says.

Whilst fitting a new set of mainwheel tyres to the Aeronca Champ this weekend I discovered an extended crack (about 75% of the circumfrence and obviously quite aged) around the rim/flange of the inner 1/2 (brake shoe carrier) of the Cleveland 6" cast wheel (original casting flaw? extreme over-inflation of tyre press? multiple hard landings/skidding to stbd? or a combination of the lot?). At any rate, neither A/C Spruce or Univair show a specific part nr for this item in their catalogues and, subject to phoning either/both early next week, I am left hanging (but with a smile on my dial).

Does anyone out there know of a source in Oz for anything Cleveland that might get me back in the air? I'll look at new (lol) or used, complete or just the relevant part. viz: innner 1/2 (back section with brake drum NOT disc) of Cleveland Aircraft Products item TC No 134, w/ max static load of 1000 lb, Model DMB. Any information of a possible source would be very much appreciated. In the mean time I'm happily doing mental sums on how I'm going to spend the money that I saved by not having a ground-loop, or an 'ass-over-teat' write-off because of the wheel self-destructing during my next arrival. Thanks folks. Riley

I've just started a 75% Fokker Dr1 with a fellow enthusiast (ex-RAAF test pilot and multiple builder). The plans are pretty basic but adequate so far (we've only got the empennage "kit"). If you look at his YouTube videos that show his construction techniques, you may cringe a little. His techniques are not always in accordance with common practices. Also, his plans are not "exact". Dimensions can be "close enough" rather than exact.We are also doing some modifications to the construction along the way that we feel will provide a more sound structure. In places, he has pop rivets in tension, rather than shear so the pop rivets are just waiting to be pulled out... etc.

 

Here's our rudder after a few hours (Robert Baslee only takes around one hour to do what we did in 3 hours, but we were somewhat pedantic about our holes, alignment, deburring, radiusing ends etc..

 

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Anyway, construction is very easy and straightforward, indeed, is quite enjoyable, especially when there are two of you on the job.

 

Unfortunately, unless you are passing through the Middle East, you won't be able to view our project...

Much appreciate your response FV. Had viewed the previous thread on your project but didn't associate it with Airdrome Aeroplanes. Am I correct in thinking you are scratch-building from plans rather than assembling one of Baslee's kits? Given that I can make enough mistakes on my own without any possible 'built -in' anomolies, if some of his dimensions are 'approximates' I'm immediately gunshy. Hopefully other Forumites will fill me in on all plus and minus factors. Good luck with your undertaking and thanks again for your input. cheers Riley

Hi Riley,I am also looking to build an Airdrome Sopwith Pup, so have one or two contacts.

 

Firstly, TAVAS founder Andrew Carter, who has a Fokker Triplane - see www.tavas.com.au for contact details.

 

Secondly, there are a number of people who have both completed or are currently building Airdrome kits at Watts Bridge. Bruce Clarke has a Sopwith Pup, and

 

I believe is now building a Nieuport. Others have a Fokker Eindekker, and Sopwith Camel under construction.

 

If you PM me (ie start a "conversation" ) I can give you emails (but don't want to put them here in public threads).

 

Good luck!

 

Neil

Thanks Neil. I'll PM you. cheers Riley

Got fined 1 carton back at the clubhouse for not retracting his water rudder in flight! (envious as hell though).

I am looking with great interest at a couple of the abv-ref company's 2-place, full scale replicas (Baby and/or Schneider) as suitable and interesting carriages upon which to hang my Rotec R2800 radial engine.

I'm advised that there are a number of their kit replica aircraft both in the air and in construction currently in Oz. Accordingly I would very much like to communicate with any and all Forumites who are either flying or building any 'Airdrome Aeroplane' kits or have knowledge of any one who is. I'll be back in OZ on 4th Sept and would welcome any contact. Thanks in advance. Cheers Riley

http://www.globalaviationresource.com/v2/2014/08/08/aviation-news-cwhm-lancaster-kb726-c-gvra-arrival-signals-start-of-lancaster-bomber-tour/Hi guys,

 

As some of you may have seen, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum's Avro Lancaster arrived in England on Friday to begin its one-off tour of the UK, during which time it'll be flying in formation with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Lancaster at up to 50 locations.

 

Thought the photos of the arrival, and accompanying words, in the attached link might be of interest to some! Anyone here planning on visiting the UK to catch the two in the air together?!

Apart from AirborneCheers

 

John

FT. If this was Chicago in the '30s, someone would put a contract on your carcass! (but I gotta admit, based on your set points, it would be a thin thread at the outset). Top marks for stirring the pot. Let's revisit in 12 months and compare notes then. Keep smiling. Riley

Or perhaps you could pay your registration 2 to 3 weeks earlier before it was due and hey presto no delay.

Greetings Jehtie

In case you aren't aware, members of SLAC, a multi-disciplined club (fixed wing, weight shift, gyro copter, motor glider) fly off Bindoon airstrip about 85kms north of Perth and a visit up there any weekend when the wind isn't across the runway at +20 knots is bound to get you a flip in any of the first three categories of flying machines. Am out of the country on vacation at present so can't give you any contact phone numbers but a drive up there (right turn at the top of Bindoon hill and about three Km along Dewars Pool Road will get you to the airstrip gate. Wander in and introduce yourself to Burgie (trike driver) or anybody from Top Fun and they'll make you welcome. Good to have you aboard the forum. cheers Riley

Any interest in an aero-converted 3cyl, 4 str, 988cc Suzuki G10, liquid-cooled, 65hp driving a Brolga prop thru an "E' gearbox? All up weight = 77kg wet w/prop & elec start. Twice the thrust of a 582 at half the burn rate. PM if you want more info. cheers Riley

Like this 74 year old wood cutter, who looked for a better way: http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_eye/2014/04/30/vipukirves_by_heikki_k_rn_a_new_and_improved_ax_that_makes_chopping_wood.html

At age 8 or so when old enough to trek the 2 miles thru the bush to go fishing off the float plane dock at the local air service, having to haul up my lines and step away whenever a flight arrived or departed. Beavers, Norsemen, Wacos, and numerous 2-place "littlelys". Occasionaly if the wind was wrong or the skipper stuffed up his taxi, being thrown a rope from the floats to assist with the docking - really made me a necessary part of the crew (I thought). I would have traded my biggest, most prized catch of that whole summer for an offer of a flip. Alas, it was another three years (a 1/2 hour birthday present flight) before I got airborne. Visited the location some 40 years later to find the whole bay area surrounded by suburbia. You can never go back but ya can't kill the memories. cheers Riley

Thanks Nev, so like anything else in life the determining factor is cost, ie which is more cost effective, REbuild or REplace.

One of the most respected propellor makers in Oz for years was Richard Sweetapple in SEQ? I'm advised that he has recently seriously retired (he tried a couple of times but I recall the market wouldn't let him) and has sold the prop fabrication operation but I don't know to whom. Perhaps other Forumites may be able to steer you unto the new operators. Failing that, try Arthur Marcel <<[email protected]>> who may have knowledge of the new owners. Happy hunting. cheers Riley