gareth lacey Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi all thanks all the guys that have posted on our build , encouragement is appreciated and for the guys that have helped us out many thanks see you around in blue skies cheers gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virago Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi Gareth, looking forward to hearing about your first flight! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Consider how many kits are sold for anything be it car, boat or plane and how many get completed puts you into an elite class! Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Hi I hope i am not coming across as an elitist ! LOL thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Credit where credit's due Mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magishme Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Hey Gareth, How is it all going mate? I went down to Morgan Aeroworks last week and Tim showed me around. Great guy and very happy to chat and show me their gear. I mentioned you and how I looked forward to seeing you up and around... have you been able to get in the air yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Well finally the plane is in the air after 2 years of hard work and frustration. The test pilot did a full inspection of air frame and controls all good said ill do a few taxis and then go from there , he taxied out and did two fast runs back and forth then on the second run he took off much to Garaths and my surprise , he then flew around for about a hour doing stalls /steep turns etc and put the plane through its paces he then landed without a drama and taxied to the hanger climbed out and made a couple of suggestions that we would need to adjust as he was having to hold a little right aileron in straight and level and probably will need a small trim tab on the rudder as the plane plane required a little to much right rudder , But all in all he was very happy with the way it flew .It was such a good feeling seeing something you have put so much effort into fly straight off, as what is essentially a home built plane by two people who have never done this before. Credit to Garath for putting up with me during the process along with his hard work and commitment , also credit to Garry Morgan Morgan Aeroworks for designing the plane and his help and advice. Now just to fly off our hours and enjoy For all of you who are interested how the UL engine went all i can say is what a rocket climb out awesome, speed awesome and so smooth , the test pilot commented on the power and smoothness of the engine, so so far so good. will keep you posted Thanks to all for the interest in our build Craig 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 Congratulations Craig...glad to see it flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 so where is the video and pics??????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 garaths just loading them off the go pro so should be up soon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted July 16, 2014 Share Posted July 16, 2014 video??? or not done yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi Mark will have it up tonight ,if i can down load ok its a gopro 3 and the card needs an adapter will get 1 today, i have a taxing vid i will try and load it , but she fly,s what and awsome feeling seeing it take off, ,landing was smooth and the engine sounds sweet ,sorry i rambleLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted July 17, 2014 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Yeah sort of like having your first born again :) What ???? you didn't video the takeoff and landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 I have put it on youtube look for cobra 130 test flight cheers gareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Here is the link to it Looks pretty grunty with that engine Gareth....those bloody electric flaps...did you sort out what it is yet? Mark 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magishme Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Great news guys, it will be nice to see a Morgan flying around the Queensland skies, when you fly the hours off, let me know some flyins you plan on going to and I'll make sure I am there to see your pride and joy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magishme Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Video is awesome, great moment to catch and you will have it forever. I am jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Well sadley our plane is kaput on the first flight after test flying on taxing the wing caught the side of a parked car , the throttle was pushed in full power instead of off and the plane pivoted around the front of the car and the other wing hit another car on the other side and bent and crushed the wing the engine and prop was left spinning full power between the two cars undamaged Garath has been curled up in a ball for 6 weeks #$@ off with himself but he is now up and ready to fly again we can not bring ourselves to rebuild the plane to bumed out ,even though all it needs is a wing so we are going to sell it as is , so if anyone would like to buy it we would like $ 28000 for it , keeping in mind that the engine alone is worth $ 33000 You can see what we did during the build so there is no secrets so if anyone wants a bargain let me know Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Well sadley our plane is kaput on the first flight after test flying on taxing the wing caught the side of a parked car , the throttle was pushed in full power instead of off and the plane pivoted around the front of the car and the other wing hit another car on the other side and bent and crushed the wing the engine and prop was left spinning full power between the two cars undamagedGarath has been curled up in a ball for 6 weeks #$@ off with himself but he is now up and ready to fly again we can not bring ourselves to rebuild the plane to bumed out ,even though all it needs is a wing so we are going to sell it as is , so if anyone would like to buy it we would like $ 28000 for it , keeping in mind that the engine alone is worth $ 33000 You can see what we did during the build so there is no secrets so if anyone wants a bargain let me know Cheers Craig I had a look at it in the hangar, about a month ago, its not that bad guys. Unfortunate, but these things happen. I didn't have a real good look but the Spar looked ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Bummer Craig :( wish I spare 28 grand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I had a look at it in the hangar, about a month ago, its not that bad guys. Unfortunate, but these things happen. I didn't have a real good look but the Spar looked ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 no it I had a look at it in the hangar, about a month ago, its not that bad guys. Unfortunate, but these things happen. I didn't have a real good look but the Spar looked ok. isnt but cant bring ourselves to fix our loss will be somones gain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viper Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Than Bummer Craig :( wish I spare 28 grand thanks Mark if you put the word out if there is anyone you know it would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Don't do it, just let it sit for a bit and go get drunk a few times. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 That is terrible bad luck..I feel so sorry for you guys after all the hard work...like Bex said maybe sit back and take some breaths and see how you feel in a while. David 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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