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    Hi George, Welcome to the forums! I am building an Airdrome Sopwith Pup replica, so am interested in your Nieuport build. Tell us more! Cheers, Neil
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    It was my understanding that :- Altitude is always height above mean sea level ie AMSL Elevation is the height of terrain above sea level e.g an airfield's elevation or mountain's elevation Height is the difference between altitude and elevation i.e. AGL So given these definitions if the manual says you should state your altitude then it means AMSL, and if you are cruising above hilly terrain how the hell can you give an accurate height AGL? It varies every second. Cheers, Neil
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    What a spiffing wheeze, old chap! Apart from Wilson - jolly bad show, don't you know.... Tootle Pip! Neil
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    Good stuff, Vev. I particularly like the Sopwiths - hope they will be there! Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Carlos, Cool! Congratulations on buying the kit! I am sure you will enjoy the build very much. Keep us posted. Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Carlos, Correct - Reg is looking to sell the Savannah dealership (and, I believe, retire...), but he is still waiting for a suitable buyer, as he wants it to go to an enthusiast who will continue it in the same vein... Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Carlos, Good to see you have joined this site. I always watch the show! Keep up the good work (I have never seen a host so enthusiastic!!) Cheers, Neil
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    It sure does.
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    G'day, Mike! (from a southerner now living in Melbourne). Is your Savvy an S? Have had mine for a couple of years now. Cheers, Neil
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    Bonjour, Rollerball, Welcome to the site! As a Savvy owner myself I shall be very interested to hear how the scimitar blade prop goes once you have had some time using it... Cheers, Neil
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    Hi JG, That is extremely thoughtful of you - thanks! I have noted your number, but hope I never need to use it. Best Regards, Neil
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    Absolutely brilliant! Thanks for posting. Neil
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    G'day Frank, Which airfield do you fly from? Cheers, Neil
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    Stronger headwind he would have gone backwards!!
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    Sacre Bleu!
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    I have a radio where I can listen on a second frequency, so usually have it on Area and I have twice had ATC advise of "two aircaft in the vicinity of xxx at altitude yyy on a potential collision course" - one of which was me. I responded to one of the calls saying I was altering course and altitude, but ATC did not communicate further - I guess they were either busy, or just felt the initial advice was all that was necessary, especially as I was altering course. I also have a Mode S transponder, so they would have been able to see me. I went with a bunch of other pilots to a talk given by ATC at Melbourne airport, and basically they said they do not want to hear from us in the normal course of events, although obviously in an emergency they would respond. I am pretty happy if they continue to just broadcast if they see two VFR aircraft in the same area and altitude on a potential collision course as obviously that adds to our situational awareness, and makes us look around rather more in an appropriate direction. Neil
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    Hi, I have the adjustable seat as I am vertically challenged, so I have it forward, while my passengers usually have theirs back. I have a cushion too, so I find the comfort level fine. The flap lever is between my legs, and I have the central control column. The empty weight is around 310kg, but as I weigh only 60kg even with a full 140 litres of fuel (100kg) and 10kg baggage the TOW is 480kg. Could still have a passenger of 100kg and be below 600kg.... HTH, Neil
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    Hi Simon & , Good decision! Where will you be doing your learning? Cheers, Neil
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    Hi MajorTom, Welcome to the forums here, and I just know you will enjoy both the build, and flying, of your Savannah! That is one cool RC model you have in your picture - building the Savvy should be easy after that! Cheers, Neil
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    Gimme some!
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    Hi George, I always dip my tanks before flying so I have a good idea of total fuel. Then I fly on the inner tanks first, and if/when they reach about half on the wing root gauge I switch on both outer tanks. The level takes a little while to adjust, but then I just double the amount shown on the gauge. At the end of the day I find 140 litres to be plenty for most of my flying, and with just me on board most of the time I find I get a tad under 15 litres an hour cruising at 5000rpm, although I use the book figure of 18.5 for planning. If I haven't used the outer tanks for a while then I will switch them on anyway so the fuel gets used and doesn't get stale! HTH Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Gio and welcome, What sort of flying do you do? Cheers, Neil
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    Welcome from another old self-funded retiree, but one who has only ever flown single-engine day VFR! Look forward to hearing more....
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    Hi Tex, Welcome back! Let us know how you go.... Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Karen, I have just had a look at your blog and found it really interesting and useful. Thanks for sharing! Cheers, Neil
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