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by nigel henry
Wed Aug 28, 2019 10:57 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Dogs ! Can I take my dogs with me to the rally ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1901

Dogs ! Can I take my dogs with me to the rally ?

I want to take my Portuguese Water dogs with me to the Rally on Sunday ... For a Day out are dogs allows ?
by nigel henry
Sat Feb 02, 2019 3:01 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Europa Owners conversion. Taildragger to Tri-gear
Replies: 1
Views: 1417

Europa Owners conversion. Taildragger to Tri-gear

Hi All. I am after many years just sorting my Europa classic that started out as a Mono then a taildragger (Swiss) and about to be turned into a Tri-gear. Has anybody else done this conversion? I am after information on removing the reinforcing for the transleaf undercarrage. Advice/ Help, from fell...
by nigel henry
Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:52 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: dues due !
Replies: 1
Views: 1972

dues due !

Well here we are January 2012 and 4 clubs that I am a member of all want money total 278 pounds! Would it be right to change to April ? Or ?
Nigel Henry
by nigel henry
Tue Oct 25, 2011 11:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: My Bottom ...... light aircraft are at rock bottom !
Replies: 26
Views: 25041

My Bottom ...... light aircraft are at rock bottom !

I have and do look daily..... and lust after light singles Arrows Cherry Trees sorry thats all fixed gear spam cans Beagles Buldogs mmmmmm buldogs .... toooo name a few .....am I missing the point? These aircraft are the new old tomorrow sat waiting to be flown.... but the owner can't afford the pro...
by nigel henry
Thu Sep 08, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Airside Gate at the Rally
Replies: 11
Views: 9549

gate [sigh] burger 2 umpar band uuuuuuuuuuum umpa

me Mr ....... I drove and as a LAA member with my band, I was handed a leaflet to read I entered the hallowed ground walked freely among the aircraft talked to pilots who had flown in not a terrorist vandal or thief in sight. I have to say perhaps leaflets were a bit OTT.... but perhaps boards expla...
by nigel henry
Sun Sep 04, 2011 5:49 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Rallied!
Replies: 36
Views: 25937

much enjoyed

Great couple of days and boozy night! Thick head ! Well priced beer need ciders as well ! Great to see some old and new friends, camping was fun sorry Martin about the snoring ! A great couple of days and will be back next year with the other half and the Europa and tent ! well done all who made a g...
by nigel henry
Thu Sep 01, 2011 9:24 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: new format ! wow NO WOW ! IMPRESSED
Replies: 0
Views: 1660

new format ! wow NO WOW ! IMPRESSED

This is just what I have been asking for! I am blown away, well done to

everybody who has contributed to the new format it will take me weeks to look 12 pages of 10 to a page of upgrades and up to the minute information I am so impressed!
by nigel henry
Mon Jul 04, 2011 12:57 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: How much !
Replies: 26
Views: 19301

lol Rover 214 great car till the head gasket goes

Safe is not flying or ... safer is not flying. And yes In control of your plane project is so important and.... as is your inspector. And you are right you decide if you fly it or not. It gets back to old or bold pilots ! Over the years I have flown with both, some are not with us now. 9 and now 10 ...
by nigel henry
Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: How much !
Replies: 26
Views: 19301

reply ish

Hi Nigel and thanks for the tongue in cheek apology referring to your Inspectors level of complacency and I hope he appreciates your version of humour. An Inspectors fee or other charges are between the individual Aircraft Owner and that Inspector, so you need to negotiate that yourself, which you ...
by nigel henry
Fri Jun 17, 2011 10:00 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: How much !
Replies: 26
Views: 19301

sorry but

I don't think I have got it wrong The LAA offers a great service. Perhaps the best in the world considering the amount of red tape in the UK! But perhaps clarity of charges to it's members is important in all area's as even I struggle to understand what an engineer charges for a visit. I have at las...
by nigel henry
Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Mods/Ideas for Brian James Trailer to take my Europa Trigear
Replies: 0
Views: 2082

Mods/Ideas for Brian James Trailer to take my Europa Trigear

I have purchased a new Brian James Clubman 4 wheel car trailer and want to mod it to take my Europa Tri gear and would like Ideas or plans for parts required for the best way to mount the wings and things and spares on the trailer. but .... I need it to put my TVR Chaimera and Westfield 7 on when ne...
by nigel henry
Sun Jun 12, 2011 9:44 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Plans/Ideas for Brian James clubman trailer tri Europa
Replies: 0
Views: 2413

Plans/Ideas for Brian James clubman trailer tri Europa

I have purchased a new Brian James Clubman 4 wheel car trailer and want to mod it to take my Europa Tri gear and would like Ideas or plans for parts required for the best way to mount the wings and things and spares on the trailer. but .... I need it to put my TVR Chaimera and Westfield 7 on when ne...
by nigel henry
Sun May 29, 2011 12:39 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Threat to Enstone Airfield
Replies: 5
Views: 5464

you have my vote and every real flyer owner builder

PAUL two people have phone me today you have our votes ! Things need to change Airfields are Airfields ! thats that ! Why not go for change of use at!!! Slimbridge Gloucestershire its only a few birds they won't mind if you build a toxic industrial estate in their pond ! Or perhaps Diana's last rest...
by nigel henry
Sun May 29, 2011 12:26 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Threat to Enstone Airfield
Replies: 5
Views: 5464

you have my vote and every real flyer owner builder

PAUL two people have phone me today you have our votes ! things need to change Airfields are Airfields ! thats that ! why not go for change of use at Slimb
by nigel henry
Sun May 29, 2011 12:09 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: How much !
Replies: 26
Views: 19301

How much !

How much do I have to pay for a permit renewal How much do I have to pay for and inspection renewal I am still unsure how much a LAA engineer will charge me to come and advise me on my plane for repairs and permit renewal and his level of competence ? how much do I have to pay for 1 modification How...