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Nice Spats.
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Hi, any members planning to attend the Old Station Flyin (YOSN, West of Gladstone, Queensland) please consider posting on this topic and include an image of your aircraft so members can look out for each other and catchup during the event for a Tea, Coffee or Beer etc even a punch-up to settle any past disagreements🙃🤪 (Joking of course). Just an idea and see if it works. Reason for early post is that some may need to plan the trip and time off. Cheers and Merry Christmas to all. Best regards Mike -
What specific info does Ra Aus need for propellers?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
Great news; enjoy flying your bird. Cheers and Merry Xmas. -
In Queensland you could go fishing to get food; only family household members allowed on the same boat, heaps went fishing so heaps of driving done.
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Just added photos.
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The only flight activity at Palmyra airstrip YPYA yesterday was the Mighty Ducks squadron.
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Spirit of Kittyhawk is getting wing tanks fitted. Owner Ben has been keen for them and we were waiting on the thicker three hole aft wing bracket to go with the thicker and beefed up front bracket. The rear bracket is optional for the 600kg upgrade but I got a set to put in my Nynja and got a set for Ben. Weather is for ducks up here so not missing any flying. Made a bracket to spread the wing tubes and works a treat. Epoxy and mat fill for fuel filler and the two fuel drains no longer needed. Also strengthened flap handle and its mounting tube doubler.
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With a drive through for his mobility scooter🛵🤪
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This report explains and questions to some extent the method of fitting the fabric and comments about glues. All good info. Atec Zephyr investigation report January 2018 Belgium.pdf
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This is one example. Atec Zephyr wing checks Bulletin_2_2016_komplet AJ.pdf
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I'll leave it there as your answers are unhelpful for my question. Like you very often do I was asking specific questions about an aircraft you said you are familiar with. I will not follow your apparent disregard for designer factory advice about care for wooden wing and covering. In the past I did with my Skyfox CA21 for example aileron inspection and maintenance. MY present aircraft is my build #19 and I follow manufacture bulletins and advice.
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Are you saying that you did not follow / ignored the aircraft manufacture's advice? You have been listed as an agent back when you owned one so thought you would have been a content expert for this model. I'm thinking that the wings on my friends aircraft may possibly have unknown issues with the wing and he will need, in my opinion, to check things out before next flight. These can have serious issues if wings are not checked IAW manufacture.
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Skippy still waiting for this info.
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What specific info does Ra Aus need for propellers?
Blueadventures replied to danny_galaga's topic in Engines and Props
Did you advise them its owner build not a factory build? -
Wing checks every 10 hours; that keeps on top of things. I have contacted the owner of such an aircraft up here to reassure myself that he knows of these checks. He is a personal friend and would not like hear of a matter that involves not checking the wing, etc. He phones me on a regular basis about his Savannah and other matters.
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Yep understand; however who does the MO in Australia or overseas; info for all who own these. Your knowledge about this is appreciated.
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Shippy could you detail the checks you did for your Zephyr to comply with the manufacturers periodic and 10 yearly major haul requirements and who did it (available in Australia hopefully). Seems like two 10 yearlys would / should have been done with at least one being in your ownership period. I intend to send an email to the owner up here that has your Zephyr so he is aware of the requirements for the wooden wings for his safe flying (I hope he is aware of such). Thanks in advance for your information.
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E-Props ...who has first hand experience with these
Blueadventures replied to eightyknots's topic in Engines and Props
The engine prop setup to look at with your device / method would be the Savannah S as they have a very long spacer between the engine flange and the prop hub. -
My guess would be aero as the trailing edge of the AFHS had drag inducers; probably to hold the AFHS in position rather than move up and down slightly in the airstream immediately behind the trailing edge. (Just my guess.)
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Its not cheap to dig out a no longer need ex servo below ground fuel storage tank in Queensland.
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Agree, I'm surprised that Skip as a previous owner and connected in the past with the agent is not fully across the periodic checks and 10 yearly major overhaul requirements and including the manufactures specific bulletins for the wings for this aircraft line. I read that any shallow cracks are to be painted over with a specific paint to prevent water entry. As an example composite gliders have small cracks painted with water based paint not enamel as acetone will remove the water based paint prior to permanent repair and ensure no contamination present that would prevent 100% adhesion. Any person purchasing an aircraft needs to do their homework or get assistance with the prepurchase.
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Yep, specialist check required. I had a bit to do with timber gliders and repairs to them in the past. I read with the Zephr they need specific wing / fabric checks and are required to have major overhaul (MO) every 10 years at the factory or authorised workshop. Any purchaser would be best to see the currency of any particular aircrafts 10 yearly MO checks as may be expensive. In gliding we had 10 yearly surveys as a requirement.
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Yep, recon missing about 70.
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Might be panted with the 'Hammertone' product🤪
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Maybe the instructor is a low hours instructor and still improving his delivery.
