Rob
Yes it does improve rigidity a little but I used 0.040" for that area.
On an earlier aircraft of similar type I used 3mm Ply inside the panel and that did improve stiffness.
Gerry
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- Fri May 09, 2014 8:26 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Open cockpit edging
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5785
- Mon May 05, 2014 9:02 am
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Open cockpit edging
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5785
Re: Open cockpit edging
Rob I used 15mm Hose piping, then 15mm pipe lagging around that. Split them both lengthwise and then made leather cover. That you can 'lace' or in my case I used eyelets and small nuts and bolts. Photo at: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pjolm2qq6ayd01s/Harry-Airplane2.jpg It's my Grandson at controls. Wi...
- Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:19 pm
- Forum: Sales & Wants
- Topic: Wanted A65 Parts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2049
Re: Wanted A65 Parts
Hi. I've just had an A65 reconditioned by Mike Watts. Great Job. I took him 2 X A65's for that task of which one good one was made. Perhaps you ought to call Mike Watts and tell I suggested you call. He may well have some of what you want. Not sure what Aircraft you are intending Aircraft for? J3 Cu...
- Thu Dec 19, 2013 8:59 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: LAA Website
- Replies: 22
- Views: 18266
Re: LAA Website
Paul Life is subjective....thank goodness. I can choose colours I like, you can choose what you like. In a closer context. You can fly what you like. I can fly what I like. If you dislike the LAA Website that much then why don't you suggest changes you believe your expertise can lead it to. Subjecti...
- Sat Mar 09, 2013 11:10 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: 8.33hz radios
- Replies: 62
- Views: 66764
Re: 8.33hz radios
Surely Ian the date for implementation for below 19,500 feet is January 1st 2018. Final Phase of IR No 1079/2012 – Below FL195 Civil Aircraft All aircraft, that are equipped with radios, to be capable of 8.33 kHz channel spacing capability. 1 January 2018 Ground Stations All VHF frequency assignment...
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 8:36 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: SkyDemon mobile MD hardware
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7963
Re: SkyDemon mobile MD hardware
Richard
I gave you a bum steer. It didn't work!
Suggest you post a question on SkyDemon Forum giving details of Unit and Software in use.
Regards
Gerry
I gave you a bum steer. It didn't work!
Suggest you post a question on SkyDemon Forum giving details of Unit and Software in use.
Regards
Gerry
- Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:35 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: SkyDemon mobile MD hardware
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7963
Re: SkyDemon mobile MD hardware
Richard In the SkyDemon Folder on a Windows Mobile device is a file called system.ini. This file has all the parameters set and recorded when setting preferences in the software. You can edit in a text editor outside of SkyDemon and one of the settings is as follows: AutoStartGps=True UseNativeGps=T...
- Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:34 am
- Forum: Sales & Wants
- Topic: Unfinished project for sale?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1704
Unfinished project for sale?
Anyone got a uncompleted or forgotten project they would like to sell.
Single or two seat. Anything considered. Prefer it to have had a little work done.
Call 07808 402404
Single or two seat. Anything considered. Prefer it to have had a little work done.
Call 07808 402404
- Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:29 am
- Forum: Sales & Wants
- Topic: Continental Parts
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1611
Continental Parts
Looking for Oil Tank complete and Carb Air Intake/Hot Air Valve complete for A65/A75.
07808 402404
07808 402404
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:16 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Unfinished Project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1871
Unfinished Project
Find myself without aircraft at moment so..... Anyone got an unfinished project that they've been thinking about selling? I'd prefer 4130 frame but wood OK. Single seat or two seat. Something suitable for Continental A75 but not that important. Contact Gerry on 07808 402404 or via Forum e-mail. Rega...
- Tue Oct 16, 2012 7:15 pm
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Unfinished Project
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1511
Unfinished Project
Find myself without aircraft at moment so..... Anyone got an unfinished project that they've been thinking about selling? I'd prefer 4130 frame but wood OK. Single seat or two seat. Something suitable for Continental A75 but not that important. Contact Gerry on 07808 402404 or via Forum e-mail. Rega...
- Wed May 16, 2012 7:31 am
- Forum: Hangar Chat
- Topic: Transponders/ATCOCS why bother!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9188
Nigel Hi! Feel better! Hope so. We all have those days but worth persevering. If you want to renew your faith in ATZ, CTR's, MATZ's then ...... come West young Man! Bristol Radar are superb and handle a whole mess of differing traffic with courtesy and efficiency. Only the RAF with Grob Tutors out o...
- Tue May 01, 2012 11:33 am
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: C90 uneven mixture issue
- Replies: 16
- Views: 13079
Phil Take a look at these comments from Harry Fenton. They may give a clue. http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/fenton.htm#hi_cyl_temp I know it sounds a pain but would it be possible to refit Stromberg Carb. just to test fuel distribution results for diagnostic reasoning. What about the Marvel Jettin...
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:01 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Stromberg carbs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4691
Paul.
Take a look at http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/engines.htm
Some Stromberg information and following link to Harry Fenton's Engine Advice.
Most Stromberg Carb bits can be got from Fresno Air Parts in California.
Great service and pricing.
Mikes advice very pertinent too.
Gerry
Take a look at http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/engines.htm
Some Stromberg information and following link to Harry Fenton's Engine Advice.
Most Stromberg Carb bits can be got from Fresno Air Parts in California.
Great service and pricing.
Mikes advice very pertinent too.
Gerry
- Thu Apr 26, 2012 12:00 pm
- Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
- Topic: Stromberg carbs
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4691
Paul.
Take a look at http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/engines.htm
Some Stromberg information and following link to Harry Fenton's Engine Advice.
Most Stromberg Carb bits can be got from Fresno Air Parts in California.
Great service and pricing.
Mikes advice very pertinent too.
Gerry
Take a look at http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/engines.htm
Some Stromberg information and following link to Harry Fenton's Engine Advice.
Most Stromberg Carb bits can be got from Fresno Air Parts in California.
Great service and pricing.
Mikes advice very pertinent too.
Gerry