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by Andrew Gardner
Thu Jun 11, 2015 5:31 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Vinyl Wrapping of Aircraft
Replies: 4
Views: 6192

Re: Vinyl Wrapping of Aircraft

The glider/sailplane doing aeros at Aero Expo this year had a wrapped finish (not sure what he base for it was though!)
by Andrew Gardner
Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:13 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Vinyl Wrapping of Aircraft
Replies: 4
Views: 6192

Vinyl Wrapping of Aircraft

Having seen a few "vinyl wrapped" cars on the M25 I wondered about whether the process had been tried on aircraft yet and a brief check indicates that it seems to be being experimented with and used in the USA :- http://www.dsigraphics.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=57 ht...
by Andrew Gardner
Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:16 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: PERMIT OR EASA
Replies: 17
Views: 17997

Re: PERMIT OR EASA

The quote I read said "For non-complex and poorly supported Annex II aircraft, we are working with stakeholders to make it as easy as possible to move aircraft from a national CofA to a national Permit to Fly. We have enabled several operators to take advantage of the choice of operating under eithe...
by Andrew Gardner
Wed Aug 21, 2013 6:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Software for Group Operation
Replies: 2
Views: 3087

Re: Software for Group Operation

Thanks Jon, it looks good and I've forwarded the link to the other group members for their reaction.

Andrew.
by Andrew Gardner
Mon Aug 19, 2013 12:55 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Software for Group Operation
Replies: 2
Views: 3087

Software for Group Operation

This has probably been aired before but I have been unable to find any references to it.

What offerings are available to assist group operation of an aircraft in terms of booking/scheduling, perhaps maintennace etc?

Thanks,

Andrew.
by Andrew Gardner
Wed Nov 02, 2011 6:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Engine choice dictates aircraft choice?
Replies: 14
Views: 18688

Electric?

Hopefully there will be a breakthrough in electric powerplants in the not too distant future, with both the automotive and aviation industries currently working on them. Battery technology seems to be the limiting factor at the moment. If an alternative approach to generating/storing electricity cou...
by Andrew Gardner
Tue Nov 01, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: My Bottom ...... light aircraft are at rock bottom !
Replies: 26
Views: 34102

Annex 2 aircraft and the LAA Permit-to-Fly

It is perhaps a sign of the state of the aircraft market at the moment and the recognition that if moved to an LAA permit that the effective value of an aircraft increases, that comments like this are starting to be seen in adverts for aircraft currently on Annex 2 :- "THERE IS TALK THAT ANNEX 2 AIR...