Light Aircraft Association

Carefull now. . . . . some types come both factory built and as kits/plans. Lets not be production-ist! I fly both!

We have one in the paintshop at Headcorn and i must say it looks fantastic! Looks like somebody has designed an aircraft around the cockpit at last!

Hi guys, sorry for not replying to all your very useful advice. Actually just reading through your comments especially those of "PB" i feel much more in the picture and am realising that owning an aeroplane is quite an exciting learning curve. As for the bolts........Robin Aircraft at Dijon have com...

I desperately need a new Flying Helmet, size 3, leather or cloth with mask in good working order.

Thanks for putting me right Roger, i was mistaken for thinking that the 8 stood for the metric size. So much for the advice of a JAR engineer!!!

Rob the bolts you offered me are too long but il give your contact a try next week, thanks for that!

The 8.8 stands for 8mm and .8 is the grade, this being the highest so for use as a prop bolt. I think the problem is that there are standard thread lengths and the length i want isnt so i may have to have them made up for a price, i dont know. Unfortunately they cant just dye them down as they must ...

Id rather not replace the whole hub if i can help it. Changing the lugs themselves is an option as they are contact fit and not welded, just means removing the hub as they are too long to knock out.
Just fustrated i cant get hold of 6 bolts!

Im looking for 6 new prop bolts for my VW but i have been advised that the bolts i require are very difficult to obtain. Metric 8mm 8.8 Prop Bolts, 75mm in length inc head, 35mm of rolled thread. I know its an unusual thread length but my VW has oversize lugs on the hub and i wanted to avoid cutting...

How far have you got to take it Nigel?

Yes that prop does appear to look rather big. It may have just been fitted with a random prop when finished. The builder was'nt a pilot so would not have intended to fly the aircraft himself!! You would have to see whats approved for the D9 but id guess you would need something like a 54"x33" etc. I...

I had my eye on it for a while. . . . . i remember it being built. . . .very well might i add!! It deserves a loving home. I bought the Turb insted and yes i had my eye on your prop, im hoping to change mine. Dont panic, im getting a new one made. Good luck with the D9, be great to see it flying at ...

Ah.....Have you just purchased G-BURE ??

Hmm?? Ok i see your point but there must be bigger issues in the world of General Aviation than a late magazine??
Im confident that Brian will sort out these teething problems by the April issue.

I havnt had my mag yet but Brian and co are doing their best and when it comes it will be well worth it. Lets not cut off the hand that feeds us our monthly fix, we are lucky that we are all part of an organisation which is able to produce such an informative and interesting read every month. Keep u...

Glad i could help Simon, yes the Sport Cruiser they have in looks very dappa, even in primer!
Looks a fun aircraft to fly and seems to have loads of legroom.

Good luck with the build......give Highflight a thought when you want it painted, they do a pretty good job!