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by john pearce
Wed Feb 20, 2013 3:29 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Falconer v12
Replies: 1
Views: 3712

Falconer v12

Whilst I would not expect it to be quickly accepted to the LAA, what are the realistic chances of getting this engine accepted by the LAA given reasonable time and ( my) finances ? what are the current max HP limitations ? are they flexible ?
by john pearce
Wed Jul 13, 2011 5:05 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: flight testing course ?
Replies: 0
Views: 2514

flight testing course ?

I cant find any mention on the web site of the pre-requisites .......
Total hours on light aircraft ?
medical requirements?
professional licence ?
if i complete such a course - can I charge for my air testing ?

someone point me in the right direction .....
:)
by john pearce
Fri Jan 21, 2011 11:39 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: approval of a new type
Replies: 19
Views: 20787

Thanks Brian - can you just remind me what the power and weight limitations are ?
by john pearce
Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:10 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: approval of a new type
Replies: 19
Views: 20787

approval of a new type

anyone been through the process recently ?
The Pitts Model 12 is one of the newest I believe, wondered how painfull the process is ?
Thunder Mustang ...........
by john pearce
Wed Jul 07, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: hanagarage available - Henstridge
Replies: 0
Views: 1980

hanagarage available - Henstridge

£185 per month, brand new hangar - electricity, lights, painted floor !! suit smaller a/c types - email me if interested - [email protected]
by john pearce
Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:59 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Intercom system
Replies: 5
Views: 7366

Thanks for that Rob , will certainly dig out the original installation instructions and check the need for a resistor. The whole package was sold me by Harry Mendellsohn and their guy , Danny was most helpfull in producing a wiring loom package and I have no reason to suspect it incorrect. yes it is...
by john pearce
Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:30 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Intercom system
Replies: 5
Views: 7366

Colin , I also have the Icom with a sigtronics SPA400 ( which is supposed to be v good) The combination is very poor and its one thing I need to get an expert to sort out as I cant see any excuse for it. One thing I have heard , which I would appreciate anyones greater knowledge on , is that the Ico...
by john pearce
Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:36 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Making smoke
Replies: 10
Views: 12451

Shell produce smoke oil specifically for the purpose - environmentally friendly rather than diesel used historically . It is branded " Ondina" but believe only available in 50 gallon drums. A friends eagle had a car windscreen washer type pump and home made oil tank but it was never successful. He h...
by john pearce
Tue Sep 23, 2008 9:08 am
Forum: Sales & Wants
Topic: Champion RHM-40E Spark plugs for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2801

Champion RHM-40E Spark plugs for sale

Ordered by mistake !! let me know how many and make me an offer !!
by john pearce
Fri May 30, 2008 11:46 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: My permit has arrived !!!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 2535

My permit has arrived !!!!!

My permit to fly arrived yesterday after final flight tests on my second Christen Eagle and I know some of you are expecting the usual " it took xxx months" " no-one would speak to me " " pages of questions and problems to address".etc.... etc ...... well.......... I believe it was an excellent serv...