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by ian herdis
Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:29 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Jabiru engined a/c Limitations
Replies: 14
Views: 12878

Re: Jabiru engined a/c Limitations

Bob. I have to agree indeed it seems to getting far too personal now. There are often calls to make more use of our forum I don't think this is the way to encourage use of this facility. Rod posted information which I would certainly want to know about if I operated a Jabiru engine. The link clearly...
by ian herdis
Sun Aug 10, 2014 9:45 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: VW ignition on a Turbulent
Replies: 4
Views: 4764

Re: VW ignition on a Turbulent

You could try Simple Digital Systems. They have a system for the VW engine.

I don't have any experience of there products. They recently posted on a forum that they now have LAA approval. The post indicated that there system was on the Titan T51 with the Suzuki engine.

All the best. Ian
by ian herdis
Tue Jun 03, 2014 6:12 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Pitot Tube Bending
Replies: 15
Views: 14234

Re: Pitot Tube Bending

Hi. David

You need a tube bender.

Something like this.

http://www.averytools.com/prodinfo.asp?number=370-FM

Ian.
by ian herdis
Sat May 03, 2014 6:28 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Ray Allen Stick Grip wiring
Replies: 6
Views: 5998

Re: Ray Allen Stick Grip wiring

Check the current rating of the switches. You may have to fit relays to operate the trim motors and use the stick mounted switches to fire the relays. There have been instances of relays welding on and causing trim run away. Also you introduce the possibility of inadvertent operation of the trim swi...
by ian herdis
Wed Jan 29, 2014 10:07 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: If Scotland votes for separation?
Replies: 18
Views: 16950

Re: If Scotland votes for separation?

We've na lakes up here laddie they're aw lochs :D
by ian herdis
Sun Jan 12, 2014 5:37 pm
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: If Carling designed an LAA aircraft?
Replies: 89
Views: 123662

Re: If Carling designed an LAA aircraft?

Hi. Folks. Very interesting idea, just think in years to come there could be a fleet of LAA Specials arriving at the annual fly-in. How about aircraft type, well my thoughts would be. Two seat side by side Aluminium construction. Pop rivets. Low wing. Cantilever. Aircraft for inspiration. RV12. Sone...
by ian herdis
Fri Oct 11, 2013 12:08 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: LAA Engineering Course Info?
Replies: 6
Views: 5054

Re: LAA Engineering Course Info?

Thanks for info on welding course, Brian.

Ian.
by ian herdis
Wed Oct 09, 2013 10:35 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: LAA Engineering Course Info?
Replies: 6
Views: 5054

Re: LAA Engineering Course Info?

Has anyone done the welding course ?

I wonder if it covers tig and oxy as this seems to be a hard first decision to make on a tube project.

Ian.
by ian herdis
Tue Oct 08, 2013 9:02 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Travel Air Mystery Ship - Extras
Replies: 4
Views: 4547

Re: Travel Air Mystery Ship - Extras

Beautiful pics of a beautiful ship. Thanks for posting.

But I think the biggest mystery is how do you see out of it to fly it :D

Ian.
by ian herdis
Mon Sep 09, 2013 1:18 am
Forum: SSDR
Topic: SSDR rules
Replies: 19
Views: 35785

Re: SSDR rules

Hi, Colin

I think any one operating an approved aircraft which is then de-regulated would still find it easy to get insurance as the aircraft was a design which the LAA had investigated and approved.

I just wonder how they would view a self designed and built aircraft.

Regards, Ian.
by ian herdis
Sat Aug 31, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: SSDR aircraft design
Replies: 13
Views: 18006

Re: SSDR aircraft design

Craig This could be good timing for you. Have a look at the flyer forum topic. CAA Bomshell For Micrilights. If it is implemented all single seat microlights will be deregulated. So no need for you to design to SSDR with the wing area and wing loading figures which are very restrictive. Not sure wha...
by ian herdis
Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:14 am
Forum: Aircraft Design - General
Topic: SSDR aircraft design
Replies: 13
Views: 18006

Re: SSDR aircraft design

Hi. Craig

Have a look at the DVD course by Bill Whitney. It's available in the book shop.

It's a very detailed course and all topics are presented in a very accessible way.

Good luck with your project.

Ian
by ian herdis
Thu Aug 01, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Narco 810+ radio packed up --- again
Replies: 2
Views: 2810

Re: Narco 810+ radio packed up --- again

Argh I just paid 250 quid to have mine fixed hope it will last more than a year!!!
by ian herdis
Sat Jul 13, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: DRURIDGE BAY FLY IN VIDEO
Replies: 4
Views: 3311

Re: DRURIDGE BAY FLY IN VIDEO

Can it be made available to i pads etc.
by ian herdis
Tue May 07, 2013 5:04 pm
Forum: SSDR
Topic: SSDR rules
Replies: 19
Views: 35785

Re: SSDR rules

My concern would be actually getting insurance

Has anyone successfully obtained insurance on a self designed SSDR

Ian.