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by Dave Stephens
Sat Mar 02, 2013 10:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Fuel Prices and availability
Replies: 7
Views: 6392

Re: Fuel Prices and availability

Hi Paul,

Will have to fly up in the week soon, need to buy some of that excellent glass cleaner you sell as I'm nearly out. Be good to catch up, it's been ages!

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Wed Mar 14, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Kit helicopters
Replies: 3
Views: 3330

What's the score on N reg helicopters? I know there are lots of N reg fixed wing, and even N reg experimental aircraft flying in the UK (Red Ball planes) so what's stopping you buying an N reg experimental helicopter ? I assume you would have to fly it on an FAA licence?

Just thinking out loud

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Thu Dec 01, 2011 6:22 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Top Gun on 45hp
Replies: 2
Views: 2575

BRILLIANT!!!
by Dave Stephens
Tue Sep 13, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Oratex?
Replies: 18
Views: 13828

Can't remember how much, it was not cheap, but I think once you add up all the "wet stuff" on traditional covering I bet there is not a lot in it. All you need with oratex is the covering, tapes, glue and an iron

Talk to Paul at the light aircraft company TLAC and he will give you a price

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:43 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Oratex?
Replies: 18
Views: 13828

I used Oratex to cover my Fokker Eindecker which most people have seen, its tough stuff, I have been known to jet wash it when it gets muddy! It is more expensive but VERY light and I am using it om my new Projec J SSDR which will be ready to test in a month or so I have used Poly fiber on my Mustan...
by Dave Stephens
Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:29 pm
Forum: SSDR
Topic: Help needed with SSDRs
Replies: 38
Views: 55181

does this mean you are building an SE5A?? if so, be carefull if you intend on flying in the essex area, as you might fall prey to the Fokker Scurge!!
by Dave Stephens
Tue Dec 21, 2010 9:26 pm
Forum: SSDR
Topic: SSDR rules
Replies: 19
Views: 35873

I do believe that you have to show the CAA insurance before you fly, and there is a set amount of time that you have to do it before the date of the first flight.

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Fri Dec 17, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Letraet Safmat
Replies: 12
Views: 10998

Try Nigel at the link below.

He does all my paint masks but i know he does the waterslide sets etc. he might be able to help

Dave

www.flightlinegraphics.com/
by Dave Stephens
Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:25 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Intruder alarms
Replies: 9
Views: 7702

There called a Master Blaster

There a 240 volt Klaxon (with 12v relay built in for triggering)

Any alarm company will be able to supply you one, there about £120

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Tue Sep 07, 2010 10:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: LAA Sywell Rally
Replies: 72
Views: 44455

I only went Saturday, But everything went well, Although the pattern was not followed perfectly, everyone was sensible and no one was cut up (whilst I was approaching anyway) and calls were short and sharp and ATC was perfect

Superb day!

Thanks to all those involved

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Tue Sep 07, 2010 7:42 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Single Seat Deregulated.
Replies: 25
Views: 15633

Sounds good mike, mine came out nose heavy.
by Dave Stephens
Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:44 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Single Seat Deregulated.
Replies: 25
Views: 15633

Mike, what engine are you using? if its the SOLO give me a ring, it needs some mods to handle the gyroscopic forces of a big prop. trust me you dont want the prop flying off.... :oops: Dave 07970 299845 I have just bought an Eindecker kit from GSAL and will be collecting it next week. Mike Clark
by Dave Stephens
Sun Sep 05, 2010 9:40 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Single Seat Deregulated.
Replies: 25
Views: 15633

I built the silver Eindecker thats knocking about. I quite fancy doing another SSDR onece i have finished my RV8 Dave I get the picture - SSDR :arrow: BMAA Would be very interesting to know how many members of the LAA are actively building a SSDR aircraft, at this moment, how about a list to share e...
by Dave Stephens
Mon Oct 05, 2009 8:30 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sonex aircraft
Replies: 23
Views: 23974

scary thing is i have already started puting pen to paper on a SSDR turbine powered plane!! it can be done as the engines way only a few pounds each (will need at least 2) and there is no vibration/torque so no heavy mountings (exept for the tank! their THIRSTY!!)

Dave
by Dave Stephens
Thu Oct 01, 2009 11:41 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Sonex aircraft
Replies: 23
Views: 23974

Now that my Mustang is finished and the lengthy test flight phase coming to an end and my pitch instability is fixed (thanks to Francis Donaldson, the man is a genius!) i only have the Fokker E3 to finish over the winter then i will be looking for something else to knock up. As a model flyer with qu...