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too early to tell really, i had an oil leak that turned out to be the oil pump housing having a crack where the oil pressure sender screws in due to i assume over tightening.

a new one has been ordered from Conair so it should be back in the air again soon

Cheers

Dave

the landing video is a bit shaky as the camera man was walking but it gets better at the end

Dave

Take off

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRl0UFnQZmM

Landing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_istUGvg-ss

Cheers.

I need to find myself a nice big stainless washer that i can stamp the reg on and affix it somewhare

Dave

when is it?

Dave

can these plates be used as described as aircraft identification plates.

i have one on my aircraft which is going through final inspection but my LAA inspector says that it is not fire proof and therefore not suitable???

Dave

I had a quote from HSBC of £100.00 per month for life insurance, then after filling in the questionair, they demanded a medical (which was fine) but then put a loading on there as i fly and the premium went up to £294.00 per month and had extra exclusions also!!

Dave

I sent my stuff of to the CAA but it turns out that they have an agreement for swazstikas not the maltease cross so i have got to write to the German Embasy, any idea what department?

Dave

Hi Paul,

I take it that the boys have been in touch about my covering (i asked for ORATEX with the kit instead of polyfibre)

i just recieved my quote from Culver about 10 mins ago and it was very reasonable so i will probably go with them.

Cheers

Dave

Can someone recomend a Propellor builder/supplier that can supply me a prop for a 40 HP V twin with 1-2.25 belt reduction (engine RPM 3600 cruse 4200 max with 60mph cruse

It needs to be wood and period looking and large diamiter low pitch (for a Fokker E111 replica)

Cheers

Dave

Hi will,

I did well with the reg, I got G-MUZY for the Mustang and G-FOKR for the Fokker!! Quite pleased.

my mustang is going into paint tomorrow, so wont be long!!

we will have to do some formation stuff when its done, as long as you promiss not to use to much HP!!

Dave

Thanks for that Stuart, But how is this for service!! I just had a call from the CAA saying that they had just been looking at this forum and thought he would give me a call explaining that they have a blanket agreement for Germany (like the USA) How good is that! Thanks very much CAA (sorry did not...

Has anyone any experience with applying for permission from Germany for use of their military markings? I am applying for exemption from the CAA but need to show permission from the Luftwaffe to use them

Any help would be appreciated

Dave

mine still has not come yet

Thanks Paul,

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i have an Eindecker on order (from GSAL) and this looks perfect for that plane. I will talk to GSAL about it but i presume they are already aware of it. I have covered the elevators and rudder of my T51 Mustang using POLYFIBRE and although it is exelent, it can get heavy with its layers of polly bru...