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by 4535jacks
Mon Apr 10, 2017 2:23 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: What happened to all the Freds?
Replies: 12
Views: 14776

Re: What happened to all the Freds?

I had to google it! What a beautiful aircraft. I hope either yourself or someone does get round to building one as it would be nice to have one flying on the uk register. I agree that the undercarriage looks rather complex and reminds me of a nord.
by 4535jacks
Sat Apr 08, 2017 12:47 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: What happened to all the Freds?
Replies: 12
Views: 14776

Re: What happened to all the Freds?

I recently sold my Jodel mascaret which I owned ad maintained for 5 years hence why I prefer wooden aircraft as I have experience with them including wood and fabric repairs. I sold my aircraft to buy a house and it has left me with a very small budget. I have always admired the single seat VW types...
by 4535jacks
Fri Apr 07, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: ACTIVE GLIDING SITES MARKED ‘DISUSED’ ON LATEST 500k CHARTS
Replies: 1
Views: 1942

Re: ACTIVE GLIDING SITES MARKED ‘DISUSED’ ON LATEST 500k CH

Thanks for the heads up. Thankfully none of those are sites that I tug from
by 4535jacks
Thu Apr 06, 2017 11:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: What happened to all the Freds?
Replies: 12
Views: 14776

What happened to all the Freds?

My search for a single seat VW powered aircraft or restoration project has brought me to researching the Clutton Fred. I can see there are 25 on the uk register but very few are still flying. Most seem to have been built in the 80-90s but have not had a permit in the last ten years. Why is this? Do ...
by 4535jacks
Thu Mar 30, 2017 8:05 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Am I too fat
Replies: 6
Views: 5274

Re: Am I too fat

When rebuilding a monoplane are there any mods that will raise the MTOW?
by 4535jacks
Thu Mar 30, 2017 7:19 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Am I too fat
Replies: 6
Views: 5274

Re: Am I too fat

Thanks Brian, I will be sure to check those things out.
by 4535jacks
Wed Mar 29, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Am I too fat
Replies: 6
Views: 5274

Re: Am I too fat

Brilliant, thanks Gerry.

I will start my search for a suitable airframe, hopefully there is a tired example in need of some TLC somewhere.
by 4535jacks
Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:34 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Am I too fat
Replies: 6
Views: 5274

Am I too fat

I have just sold my Jodel Mascaret to release some funds for a house purchase and already I cannot bear the thought of a future that does not involve me owned my own aircraft! My budget is tiny but I am still drawn to owning a single seat vw engined steed and particularly the Taylor monoplane which ...
by 4535jacks
Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:27 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: CAD for Electrical Diagrams
Replies: 4
Views: 4235

Re: CAD for Electrical Diagrams

I use hevacomp to LV/HV power distribution networks. It may work for DC too.
by 4535jacks
Sun Feb 19, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Looking for a painter near cambridge
Replies: 1
Views: 2648

Looking for a painter near cambridge

I am after a painter to paint some ailerons and a flap off of a Jodel near Cambridge. I am hoping to find someone that does not charge an arm and a leg but can paint fabric covered parts using 2K paints.

Any recommendations?

Gary
by 4535jacks
Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:13 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: AN2 pilot needed
Replies: 3
Views: 3807

Re: AN2 pilot needed

God I wish I had the AN-2 hours for this!!

The AN-2 s firmly in my top five aircraft to fly before I die list!
by 4535jacks
Mon Sep 12, 2016 8:23 am
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: If Carling designed an LAA aircraft?
Replies: 89
Views: 123696

Re: If Carling designed an LAA aircraft?

Many years ago, in the PFA magazine, someone had a problem with the supply of spruce to the correct grade and length. There was a suggestion that makers of high quality wooden ladders had the material - it was straight grained, satisfied the moisture content limits, was cheaper. After all, they hav...
by 4535jacks
Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:21 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: 'Airdrome Aeroplanes' (USA)
Replies: 23
Views: 29837

Re: 'Airdrome Aeroplanes' (USA)

I was there on Saturday but had to fly in Firefly as the weather would likely prevent me getting my Jodel back to its hangar. I thought there was a good mix of aircraft and some nice ssdr types. Unfortunately I didn't get chance to have a good look at the merlin but I did take a look at the groppo s...
by 4535jacks
Sun Sep 04, 2016 8:45 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Isaacs Spitfire Plans Wanted- Now sourced, thanks
Replies: 5
Views: 5255

Re: Isaacs Spitfire Plans Wanted

Mark, was this decision reached after seeing the particularly nice example at the rally?

Sadly I do not have any. Have you tried advertising on www.homebuiltairplanes.com?

Gary
by 4535jacks
Fri Sep 02, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: If Carling designed an LAA aircraft?
Replies: 89
Views: 123696

Re: If Carling designed an LAA aircraft?

The point I was trying to make is that a 'carling' design should consider things like the units we buy materials in and what can be delivered to make it easier and cheaper to source materials.