eightyknots

On 05/02/2021 at 3:48 PM, danny_galaga said:

Are they still around? Had a couple of emails bounce

You could try ringing them: +61754954951

5 hours ago, skippydiesel said:

 

 

Would be interesting to see the CS performance, along side the ground adjust ,  same aircraft/conditions. 

Me too!

If you feel a bit troubled, it is better to simply ignore the troll. Don't give any of them any oxygen.

If they get no response(s), then eventually they fade away and either troll elsewhere or spend time weeding their garden. 

I am using Cortec VpCI-373, a corrosion inhibitor that is recommended by Zenith.  VpCI-373 is frequently used by North American aluminium aircraft builders. So far, I have found it easy to apply with a brush.

This Cortec product is supposed to prevent any vapour (and airborne corrosive salts) entering into the small gaps between the riveted parts which may eventually cause corrosion.

The sound will always be projected ahead with RAAus aircraft but they don't work for aircraft flying faster than Mach 1.

On 17/01/2021 at 4:46 PM, onetrack said:

The sonic kangaroo-repellers are in the same category as snake oil - they simply don't work. Why? Because they don't project their sound far enough ahead - and their whistle is drowned out by vehicle and road/tyre noise.

 

 

The tapered wing roots certainly look 701-esque.

Very nice. Thanks Garry.

3 hours ago, Blueadventures said:

One reason would be that not a 600kg MTOW aircraft at present.  For the past 18 moths or so the airframe and wings of all Swifts and Nynjas are 600kg; they are just finalising the 600 kg undercarriage.  Then they will be a 600kg aircraft approved aircraft.

 

Mine is 286kg light and 540kg MTOW.   I expect the 600kg upgrade may add about 10kg to light weight so an extra 50kg payload.  I'll make a removable pod under for my chairs and tent to save storage in cabin area.  Will be awesome then.

Does your one have the 600 kg wing? ...or are you planning to 'beef up' your wings to the higher weight performance??

I wonder why there is no dealer Down Under?

On 31/12/2020 at 10:33 AM, Marty_d said:

Interesting fact about the Pepsi-painted Concorde - they only had it in that colour scheme for 16 chartered flights, and because it was blue instead of the normal white, the pilots had to fly maximum of mach 1.7 instead of the normal maximum 2.04.  (Because of skin heating).

Must have cost a fortune for that advertising campaign!

It cost about twenty million US dollars.

8 hours ago, red750 said:

I received this file in an email today and thought you might enjoy it.

 

Awesome Aircraft Paint Jobs1.pdf 7.75 MB · 10 downloads

A great variety of artistic work on these planes❗

Fantastic❗

Hi Skippy,

Have you considered getting an MGL brand EFIS?

This is a nice picture of the engine from Wikipedia.

12 hours ago, pmccarthy said:

You were conned, as I am sure you know, the SE5A did not have a rotary. But I am still envious.

On 23/12/2020 at 10:33 AM, IBob said:

"Most rotary engines consume about five or six quarts of oil per hour.”

You could work out the miles per gallon rate for both oil and fuel for this mode of transport.

1 hour ago, jackc said:

On the morning of Christmas Eve, the Aeropup took to the skies for its check flight.  Passed with flying colours and no post flight adjustments were needed.  Very pleased that my aircraft is all signed off and operational 🙂

Well done, Jack!

Than you for the pictures. 👍

On 14/12/2020 at 10:15 PM, jackc said:

Subject says to all, after a lot of work by Aeropup at Gympie it’s finished!  Had a folding wings conversion, Rotax rubber replacement, instruments calibrated, engine with 345 hours but has to run on condition inspected,  Sweetapple prop refurbished, new tyres and brakes refurbished.  Along with other minor items. Hopefully get test flown in the next week 🙂

Then I will trailer it home....

Perhaps you could share a few pictures?

Well done Jack. This is good news!!

Forum member JG3 wrote a nice review of the inverted stabiliser/elevator as found on the Zenith CH701 aircraft. Hans at Kilkoy replaced this with an ICP Savannah horizontal stabiliser/elevator.

This article shows real world experience with empennage lift and drag: https://www.stolspeed.com/tail-feathers 

On 06/12/2020 at 12:54 AM, old man emu said:

 

 

It's probably clearer with the Vertical Stabiliser/Rudder. Usually the vertical stabiliser is a symmetrical wing - same curvature on both sides. When the rudder is moved from its neutral position, does it create lift on one side by changing the camber of the symmetrical wing, or is it just a sheet of material thrust out into the airstream to cause drag?

When the aircraft is an a steep bank angle the rudder will produce lift.

11 hours ago, Kyle Communications said:

No pricing yet of course as I said on the Eprop IFA or CS units. I dont think it is going to be cheap but I suppose when you see the pricing of the Airmaster and others..who knows. Anyway as soon as I know something I will post it here

 

A very important consideration is that it has to be light!

A 2000 foot airstrip is probably too long.

Hi FTS.

There are quite a number of Savannah owners and pilots in this forum or, like me, Savannah builders.

There is a plentiful supply of Savannah information on this great Rec Flying site which is worthwhile reading.