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by Ian Melville
Wed Dec 03, 2008 7:05 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Wet riveted joints
Replies: 6
Views: 7575

Thanks Paul,
Just the sort of info I was after
by Ian Melville
Tue Dec 02, 2008 10:44 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Wet riveted joints
Replies: 6
Views: 7575

Thanks Rob,

Thats the stuff
by Ian Melville
Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Wet riveted joints
Replies: 6
Views: 7575

Wet riveted joints

On the Sheet Metal course we were told about wet joints using a anti-corrosion paste/paint. Two types were mentioned possibly Duralac and another.

Can anyone supply the full names and the pro/cons of each type?

And does 6061 ali need the same treatment as 20xx ali?
by Ian Melville
Tue Dec 02, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Metal Work Course DVD ?
Replies: 5
Views: 6281

I'd just like to add my thanks to Norman, Gary and John for the excelent course.

Don't the EAA have videos avalable to members? Could the LAA come to some arrangement? and yes I would be prepared to pay a reasonable fee.
by Ian Melville
Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Anonymity
Replies: 29
Views: 17134

Sorry I spoke, :roll:
by Ian Melville
Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:26 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Anonymity
Replies: 29
Views: 17134

Sorry, I don't feel that any of the options deserve consideration (except chocs for Brian :P ) If the poll had been organised by John Dean or Peter Harvey then I feel that I would have responded. But then more consideration would have gone into the options. Broadly I agree with Mikes comments above ...
by Ian Melville
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:40 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: RG58 cable etc. How do you know?
Replies: 10
Views: 11179

For the cable types http://www.belden.com.au/beldencatalogue/PDFS_links%20to%20docs/06_Coax/6.9.pdf For the abbreviations http://www.belden.com.au/beldencatalogue/PDFS_links%20to%20docs/06_Coax/6.15.pdf If you are looking at RG58 and it has a multicore inner that is tinned, Solid insulator, and a ti...
by Ian Melville
Sat Nov 01, 2008 7:06 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Eric Clutton of FRED fame
Replies: 5
Views: 4570

Thanks for that link Welshman, I can see a few Christmas prezzies there :D
by Ian Melville
Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: RG58 cable etc. How do you know?
Replies: 10
Views: 11179

The Maplin and RS stuff should be OK, in fact, a better bet than that you find kicking around. However if you really want RG58C/U
http://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/acatalog/c ... 58cu1.html

This one is mil spec
by Ian Melville
Thu Oct 30, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: La Luciole new French aircraft.
Replies: 4
Views: 4109

Ah OK, Pity I don't speak French
by Ian Melville
Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: La Luciole new French aircraft.
Replies: 4
Views: 4109

Errr

Is it not the same article in this months LAA mag? and in English :D
by Ian Melville
Fri Oct 17, 2008 3:02 pm
Forum: Thatcher CX4
Topic: LAA Approval
Replies: 21
Views: 50630

Spotthehall, funny you should be replying at the same time as I am composing a longer message!! As a plan owner I wish I knew what the state of play is :evil: I do know through others that Dave Thatcher has supplied stress and load calculation and load test that in most part satisfy the LAA. The are...
by Ian Melville
Fri Oct 17, 2008 2:35 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Whats the best VW conversion???
Replies: 43
Views: 36065

Sold thankfully
Ivan shed a tear, but for a personal reason it had to go to a new home :(
by Ian Melville
Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:10 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: LAA Maintenance/Build Courses
Replies: 34
Views: 30792

Dave White (AKA Dave W) from the flyer Forum is also doing the Sat session. If you are staying over at, or are local to Turweston we are planning to meet for a few jars Friday evening at the Green Man.

Cheers
Ian
by Ian Melville
Mon Oct 13, 2008 6:08 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: LAA Maintenance/Build Courses
Replies: 34
Views: 30792

By the time I got my LAA mag both of the initial courses had been over subscribed. Just spoke to Penny? today and have got a place on the 30th Nov.

If that's the same Is yours Colin, I see you there

Cheers
Ian Melville