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by macconnacher
Wed May 08, 2019 3:43 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Sindlinger Hurricane
Replies: 2
Views: 2035

Re: Sindlinger Hurricane

According to my records the other known builders were a Mr Ashford, Arthur Winstanley and C. Turner. I assume that C.Turner was Chris Turner of Very Hot Wot and two seater Wot fame. I think that Chris passed away a few months ago. Arthur took his Hurricane project with him to Australia in the mid 80...
by macconnacher
Sun Aug 19, 2018 9:33 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: LAA Heritage Plans
Replies: 6
Views: 3940

Re: LAA Heritage Plans

If your VP1 is that fast then bring it to Sywell so we can all see it!!!
by macconnacher
Fri Jun 29, 2018 4:29 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: JAP J-99
Replies: 0
Views: 1279

JAP J-99

Wanted a J-99 as a static exhibit - preferably one that is not airworthy , it needs to be nearly externally complete but not internally complete.
by macconnacher
Thu Jun 14, 2018 1:56 pm
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: S-18 (Thorp T-18C-W) plans
Replies: 3
Views: 2241

Re: S-18 (Thorp T-18C-W) plans

If you would like to donate them to the LAA Library we would be happy to have them. To save postage you could bring them to the LAA Rally or drop them off at Turweston while you are passing.
Contact me on [email protected]
by macconnacher
Wed Nov 08, 2017 6:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: 60 YEARS OF PFA dvd
Replies: 0
Views: 1542

60 YEARS OF PFA dvd

One of our late member's wife is looking for a copy of the above DVD since it contains footage of her husband. If any members has a copy that they are prepared to part with please contact me at [email protected]
by macconnacher
Mon Jul 22, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: CH 4 MOSQUITO PROGRAM
Replies: 2
Views: 2687

Re: CH 4 MOSQUITO PROGRAM

Why no mention of where it was built i.e. New Zealand. It did not rot away after the war in fact it outlasted the Spitfire at Exeter acting as a target tug which is why they could make 633 Squadron. Arthurs own story of how he overcame his disability to fly would have made a good story but this is d...
by macconnacher
Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:26 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Replica Plans SE5a
Replies: 5
Views: 7164

Re: Replica Plans SE5a

David
As LAA Archivist we have a set in our files at Turweston. We would be unable to copy them all because of intellectual property reasons but if you own an aircraft and you need help to facilitate a repair then i might be able to help.
by macconnacher
Sat Jun 29, 2013 10:22 pm
Forum: Fly-Ins
Topic: WHARF FARM FLY-IN.SATURDAY 29th JUNE
Replies: 1
Views: 2929

Re: WHARF FARM FLY-IN.SATURDAY 29th JUNE

Thank you Les and family for making us most welcome this afternoon. This must be one of the finest private strips in UK and the first one I have seen that looks as good as a garden lawn complete with stripes.
by macconnacher
Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:44 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Canopy Moulding
Replies: 4
Views: 4391

Re: Canopy Moulding

A useful source of canopies used to be motorcycles where the moulded windscreens were blown as a bubble and then cut to make two windscreens. G-BBBB the Mono has one and was one of a batch of canopies Pat Barker obtained in the 70's.
by macconnacher
Fri Jun 14, 2013 11:14 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: VW Inverted Fuel and Oil System
Replies: 2
Views: 3477

Re: VW Inverted Fuel and Oil System

With a wet sump engine going inverted is a problem.Barry Smith of Acro engines is the expert but i am sure he has retired.
by macconnacher
Wed May 15, 2013 10:26 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: 8.33hz radios
Replies: 62
Views: 59894

Re: 8.33hz radios

Even if we leave the EU it will not change such things. There is much talk about being like Norway and Switzerland and these countries are invariably members of the European Institutions since it is cost effective to be so. Air safety does not change at borders it is more effective to reach internat...
by macconnacher
Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:18 am
Forum: Thatcher CX4
Topic: CX4 at 2012 Rally
Replies: 2
Views: 19393

CX4 at 2012 Rally

What was the CX4 exhibited at Sywell last september?
by macconnacher
Mon Dec 24, 2012 9:54 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: access
Replies: 1
Views: 2237

access

How do I delete old messages from my "View unread posts" listing without having to open each message?
by macconnacher
Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:04 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Third Party Passenger Flying
Replies: 15
Views: 16095

Re: Third Party Passenger Flying

As a 66 year old who now does not fly I am not involved. I was however at the NC meeting and this value was originally proposed to be 60 but 65 was the value we got after effort was made to up it to reflect our demographics. However 65 is the current limit for charity flights and for carrying scouts...
by macconnacher
Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:28 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Gypsy Moth For Sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4494

Re: Gypsy Moth For Sale

It will have to be a late Xmas present since the auction is not until Feb 2013. The aircraft has been in the Netherlands for some time. Otherwise it is just a Moth Corporation metal Moth without any real history apart from its participation in the film. If my memory is correct the film company wante...