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Is the asking price just for the strip or the whole of Tassy ? 😁 Always wanted my own island. Merry Christmas

Actually, I have the PERFECT wife. She has been happy to ‘tolerate’ and partially fund 3 aircraft builds; 2 aircraft restorations; the building of one 12m sailing catamaran, and she hates shopping with a vengeance (although when she does do any shopping her starting point with a salesperson is to start and end with the most expensive option). Since my retirement 15 years ago she continues to bring in more funds (which she mostly spends on dogs and anti-animal cruelty organisations). Her dismay with me keeping the Corby is that it is the sort of aeroplane that tempts one to do what one shouldn’t, particularly as one gets old. Besides, she still stores her Ducati racing motorbikes under one of my aircraft which she hasn’t raced since being pregnant with our first born who is now in her 40s. Which is understandable because she’s got Buckley’s chance of fitting into her size 8 one piece racing leathers. I do admit that I’m having difficulty convincing her of the merits of building a 2 person submarine and/or an airship.

Also include where it is located. How far it has to be relocated will have a serious effect on how much it will cost the purchaser.

Dean, You will get more interest if you can list some proper details of the build and a expected price. We should not have to "fish" for basic info. If you want a sale esp to a pilot that will complete it, you need to attract is with details.

this would almost be the best aircraft in australia for that price

One of the reasons you were ""selected" by SWMBO was Financial and Other, security. Your Plane is a threat and it is a SINGLE seater.. Nev

Dean Winton is still alive and kicking...

Sorry, my bad. The aircraft has been sold.

Small correction It's not CERTIFIED as LSA It's ACCEPTED as LSA Big difference in a single word, you are not selling a CERTIFIED aircraft. The grammar nazi's will be on-to-you

Seems to me that debate, should be conducted in the main Forum this section is for people who wish to purchase/sell😈

Nev, a tailwheel fork or arm is not really a critical structural steel part. But yes, plating can produce hydrogen embrittlement - however, it's primarily high strength, low alloy steels, that are affected by the hydrogen generated by the plating process. Hexavalent chromium is a bigger threat to your health and lifespan!

I don't like the Idea of Plating structural steel Parts. Nev

Stop ! Putting "retirement home " in your address! When I arrive here I ( in Australia . I lived in a caravan park and couldn't get a job or even a reply to my applications. Then the park manager told me to put the physical address on the applications. It worked ! . Next post three interveiws & three jobs , if wanted . spacesailor

You can't properly check Roller bearings without looking at the components They can be starting to PIT without PLAY being evident. They FAIL by surface fatigue rather than wear. Cages can also fail. Nev

Thank you both, I will edit it and supply more info.

Mike, I believe the aircraft above was bought by a guy in central West NSW. Was an un flown prototype?

SOLD ( it went to Denmark!)

Provide hub dimensions, diameter, thickness, diameter and hole location.

If you can also clarify useable weight and MTOW so we can work out if we need to lose 25Kg's as well. (LOL)

IT's a great design.. Clean and touchy in pitch, Nev

More information would help like what engines fitted, how many hours has it run, has it had any accidents, what instruments are fitted. Spruce up the listing by giving us as much information as possible to make it look like such a good deal we can't resist ! 🤩

When I wanted to remove an ad, I contacted Admin😈

If its sold, should you remove the advertisement???😈

To whoever buys it... let's talk hangarage 😁

The FS is for Low wind days. I wouldn't put one on line. Nev

Europa is not a wing fold - its similar to a glider. The main spare overlaps & is secured inside the fuselage/cockpit. It's not so easy to do - the few who actually go down this track, build a jig or two, so that the wings can be removed/installed by one person. You will also need a custom designed trailer - started down this track with a 1975 Viscount Supreme caravan - used it to pick up my Sonex. Performance wise, the Europa and FS Storch are pretty much at opposite ends of the envelop/handling characteristics - interesting choices.😈

Got a bit of time in Eurofoxes, and they're nice aeroplanes. Love the strength of the Europa though (always loved the design - way ahead of its time).

Too funny - looking forward to bird strikes on the leading edges for a change 🙂

Yes don, and it was a nice one too. I put the ad up for someone else . He wants to set up a small auf type training school. Great idea if it happens. The xairs are great but not certified.

I am so envious. A Corby Starlet and a great wife. I am now 11 years retired. 10 years ago she forced me to sell my Mooney (she refused to go anywhere in it) She hassles me whenever I go near work on my aircraft building. I would love your Starlet but she is so against me even looking at it. I hate retirement, tried to get a job but no company has ever replied to my application let alone a job.

Strange that is about wives. So many have the no aircraft, no flying, you are spending too much gene