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by Harry Hopkins
Fri Aug 23, 2019 8:03 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Piper Cub Brake hose wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 2495

Re: Piper Cub Brake hose wanted

Many thanks guys. He's now sorted and much appreciated your help.

Harry
by Harry Hopkins
Wed Aug 21, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Aircraft Judging at Rally
Replies: 0
Views: 1125

Aircraft Judging at Rally

The judges sometimes have a problem finding an aircraft parked at the Rally which the owner has entered to be judged If those wishing to have their aircraft judged could use the what3words app - available free on iPhones and Android smartphones. Download it and check that it is working before arrivi...
by Harry Hopkins
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Piper Cub Brake hose wanted
Replies: 4
Views: 2495

Piper Cub Brake hose wanted

A friend of mine, an LAA member, needs to replace his Piper L4 Cub brake hose, and has been unable to source a local replacement. Does anyone know of any organisation that would make up a new one? The problem seems to be in the end fittings, which I understand are 1/8 NPT at the Scott Brake end, and...
by Harry Hopkins
Wed Aug 21, 2019 6:46 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Piper Cub Brake hose wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 1175

Piper Cub Brake hose wanted

A friend of mine, anLAA member, needs to replace his Piper L4 Cub brake hose, and has been unable to source a local replacement. Does anyone know of any organisation that would make up a new one? The problem seems to be in the end fittings, which I understand are 1/8 NPT at the Scott Brake end, and ...
by Harry Hopkins
Mon Jul 29, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: 2019 Rally
Replies: 21
Views: 10408

Re: 2019 Rally

I believe it's because the landing fee goes to Sywell, not to LAA. We get to go into the exhibition free.

Harry
by Harry Hopkins
Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: LAA Website obscured
Replies: 3
Views: 2388

Re: LAA Website obscured

I find it annoying but if I log in it goes away.
by Harry Hopkins
Thu Mar 21, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Wing to Fuselage Gap - Rubber Strip?
Replies: 4
Views: 3255

Re: Wing to Fuselage Gap - Rubber Strip?

Or try Woolies
woolies-trim.co.uk
by Harry Hopkins
Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Taylor Mono, Constant nose up attitude
Replies: 14
Views: 7348

Re: Taylor Mono, Constant nose up attitude

You could rig up a piece of bungee or a light spring to introduce a countering nose down force on the stick but it would almost certainly require mod approval. You'd need to be able to show that it didn't restrict full fore and aft stick movement, so a long spring or bungee anchored some way from th...
by Harry Hopkins
Sat Oct 27, 2018 7:32 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5872

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

I've had another response from the USA. Ping me an email ([email protected]) and I'll forward it to you.

Harry
by Harry Hopkins
Fri Oct 26, 2018 6:56 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5872

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Just got this response from America. Let me know if you're interested. Hello Harry, Here is something your friend might be interested in. Terry Hello, I have a friend who has the fuselage already welded up for a Acro Sport I, and is willing to sell all the parts he has. There is an Acro Sport II, wh...
by Harry Hopkins
Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:06 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5872

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

I've put out feelers among my American EAA chums and will let you know if I get a new contact address or telephone number.

Harrry
by Harry Hopkins
Thu Oct 25, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5872

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Martin, I believe the plans are sold by the Experimental Aircraft Association - the American equivalent to LAA.

Best wishes,

Harry
by Harry Hopkins
Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:23 pm
Forum: LAA Struts
Topic: No strut in carlisle /dumfries area
Replies: 2
Views: 2365

Re: No strut in carlisle /dumfries area

David, Sadly, many members don't look at the Forum but the Office may be able to do a mail shot or email shot to members in your catchment area. May I suggest you prepare a short message and look for a suitable venue for an initial meeting. If, as I hope, you're successful, the Office can also suppl...
by Harry Hopkins
Fri Oct 19, 2018 9:05 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)
Replies: 11
Views: 5872

Re: Acro Sport 1 (EAA Biplane)

Good evening Martin, I helped an American friend who built one some years ago and offer the following observations: A major part of the work is welding steel tubes with many cluster joints. You would therefore need to satisfy LAA Engineering that you had the requisite welding skills. The wings are m...
by Harry Hopkins
Mon Oct 15, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Compass Repair Kits
Replies: 6
Views: 3883

Re: Compass Repair Kits

In USA they are referred to as Whiskey compasses because they were filled with alcohol.

Gin might do the trick and is possibly less viscous than baby oil.