Blueadventures Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Had two sessions of flying recently; Today I took a good mate for a fly to the south of Marian (The hills are to the west of Sarina) and again the air was smooth. Also it gave him a break from his spitfire build. He was impressed with the Nynja and we discussed that the spitty will be faster and nippier :) I also made a place to secure my check list on the centre console. Can't get enough airtime in the Nynja, 35 hours now since first flight. On Sunday last went for a Valentines Day flight with my wife in our Nynja and the air was rose petal smooth and Sandy enjoyed the flight and the scenery. The dam is Kinchant dam just to the south of Marian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 wow how cool is that Spitfire...what donk does he have in it?..A LS1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 wow how cool is that Spitfire...what donk does he have in it?..A LS1? Yes, sounds like it should nearly climb vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Yes looks very nice that Spitty...wouldn't mind being around when he fires her up and takes it for a spin...should sound very nice... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redozbris Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Scott put me back onto this thread ... I am so so happy to see her flying... I am happy for you both ;) Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Hi All, I had a lesson today at YRED and after the lesson a fellow student decided to take our CTMC up for a fly around Redcliffe and Bribie Is, it was a very nice flying day after some earlier showers, and being that I was a passenger I did what passengers do...I took some photo's....excuse the quality I used my phone camera... David 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 David: The one looking up pumicestone passage with the bridge in the middle is a really nice composition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 David:The one looking up pumicestone passage with the bridge in the middle is a really nice composition. Thanks Scott...I am flying to the Straddie Breakfast for the first time tomorrow morning with Keith in his Sportstar...anyone else going? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 Thanks Scott...I am flying to the Straddie Breakfast for the first time tomorrow morning with Keith in his Sportstar...anyone else going?David David: I'm hoping to go, but we have well and truly hijacked this thread. We should start another thread for these other topics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Yes we did sorry everyone... David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Now were getting some rain that has halted flying a bit, so I have been fitting the spats. Got the nose wheel spat fitted and applied the colour striping. All going well I'll fit it on tomorrow afternoon. Next I'll do the main wheel ones and she should look good. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Fitted the nose wheel spat. Next to make time and fit the main wheel spats. Should look good fully dressed with the spats. Also fitted the cargo hammock behind the seat so ready for a short overnight trip, weather permitting, over Easter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregrobertson Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Looks like you are doing a nice job as usual. I like the spats on as I think they finish it off nicely. You should get another 2-3 knots at cruise. Greg. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Looks like you are doing a nice job as usual. I like the spats on as I think they finish it off nicely. You should get another 2-3 knots at cruise. Greg. But, you might be limited in off-airfield take-offs and landings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Overnighted at Lakeside Airpark and the Nynja flew great as usual all the way at 5,000 rpm. Took a Jabiru and Lightwing pilot up for a local flight and they enjoyed the flight. Some images attached. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Didn't fly this weekend so did some more fitup of the main wheel spats and sized up the templetes for the stowage bin behind the seats were the fuel tank is sometimes placed if not fitting the wing tanks. The front of the bin is made perspex and the other sides and bottom in aluminium (first made in carboard to get the right sizes and clearance). Just need to fabricate up the outside brackets for the spats off the axles and they are ready for fitting when needed. Also fitted a USB outlet in the panel. Cheers Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Great job fitting the spats mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Great job fitting the spats mike! Thanks Scott; as you know it thats a bit of deciding and checking where to make the cuts so the angle is what you want. I'd like to have them fitted fully, the bin finished and the USB wired by weekend after next so I can load it up with my camping gear for Old Station. Cheers Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I can load it up with my camping gear for Old Station. Hi Mike, Yes we are getting ready for Old Station as well...we are going to fly up on the Friday...weather permitting of course....looking forward to it can't wait... David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 We be heading up as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cscotthendry Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 At the risk of hijacking your thread Mike, we are also hoping to make OS this year...Did I mention that we're flying out to Ayers Rock first? Heading off Saturday, weather permitting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 At the risk of hijacking your thread Mike, we are also hoping to make OS this year...Did I mention that we're flying out to Ayers Rock first? Heading off Saturday, weather permitting. Enjoy and good light wind / weather. I'll be envious as on my virtual whiteboard I have * finish off main spats axle mounting, * wire up and c/b for USB outlet, * Fabricate and fit parcel bin, fit in a 42 minute flight then oil / filter change etc, (50 hours) * 50 hour inspection of Nynja. I've got Friday to Tuesday inclusive off so should go close to all on the list; if not all, won't be too much left to do. (All going well of course.) Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Got the main wheel spats on and the stripes applied. Also the bin parts are fabricated and ready to fit later this week so should get a flight in this weekend then the oil / filter chage etc. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 The Nynja now has 60 hours on the Hobbs and has had two oil filter etc changes (25 and 50 hrs) and its 25 and 50 hourly service / inspections. Recently went to the Old Station fly in and had a great trip down and a top air display and turnup of visiting planes and pilots and interested people. Today I had planned a flight to Ayr as the weather up here in northern Queensland was the typical early winter with clear skies, light wind and thin morning fog. The flight was from Marian to Ayr to pick up my son who is down from Cairns and working in Ayr at the moment. Had a quick 1.5 hour direct flight up and did a 2.2 hour return seeing the sights along the way. Smooth all the way so a great first fly in the Nynja for my son. Even the four live (tied up) mud crabs in the baggage didn't seem to mind the flight. Hope those who flew today had nice conditions. The Nynja is great to fly and tour around with a great turn of speed usually at 92 to 95 kts easily and a good range with the wing tanks. Cheers Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 The Nynja now has 60 hours on the Hobbs and has had two oil filter etc changes (25 and 50 hrs) and its 25 and 50 hourly service / inspections. Recently went to the Old Station fly in and had a great trip down and a top air display and turnup of visiting planes and pilots and interested people.Today I had planned a flight to Ayr as the weather up here in northern Queensland was the typical early winter with clear skies, light wind and thin morning fog. The flight was from Marian to Ayr to pick up my son who is down from Cairns and working in Ayr at the moment. Had a quick 1.5 hour direct flight up and did a 2.2 hour return seeing the sights along the way. Smooth all the way so a great first fly in the Nynja for my son. Even the four live (tied up) mud crabs in the baggage didn't seem to mind the flight. Hope those who flew today had nice conditions. The Nynja is great to fly and tour around with a great turn of speed usually at 92 to 95 kts easily and a good range with the wing tanks. Cheers Mike Fantastic pictures of a great flight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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