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by Matt Dovey
Sun Jan 10, 2010 12:12 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Cutting open oil filters
Replies: 25
Views: 22026

Guys, Just thought I would add my own thoughts on opening filters.Having worked for a large flying school and a couple of light aircraft maintenance companys,myself and my work mates would open filters for inspection on every oil change on customer and school aircraft.We would find that most would t...
by Matt Dovey
Thu Sep 10, 2009 5:15 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Sywell Revival fly-in
Replies: 15
Views: 12555

I visited by road on the Saturday with the girlfriend.I was impressed by the amount of aircraft that flew in.Had a good look round a few aircraft and crossed them off the list of future new aircraft for myself and the GF.So I was happy. I was disappointed with the static park and vendors.Was not muc...
by Matt Dovey
Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:13 pm
Forum: Aircraft Construction & Maintenance
Topic: Prop Bolts
Replies: 21
Views: 23651

Just as an aside.You guys probably know this any way.As an apprentice I was tought that 1.5 threads should be showing through any nut,insert or fastening device in the aviation industry.1.5 thread general good practice.In the states they use 1 thread as stated in AC43.13-1B. Have seen a fair few pro...
by Matt Dovey
Thu Jul 03, 2008 10:45 pm
Forum: Thatcher CX4
Topic: Any takers?
Replies: 67
Views: 130551

Any body thinking of using the prefabricated parts. Also has any body seen the quality of these parts at all.I like the look of this aircraft so am thinking of ordering some plans in the next few weeks.So am intrested to hear others views.
by Matt Dovey
Fri Jun 06, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Help Finding a Hanger Space
Replies: 2
Views: 2470

Thanks Trev
by Matt Dovey
Fri Jun 06, 2008 9:49 am
Forum: Hangar Chat
Topic: Help Finding a Hanger Space
Replies: 2
Views: 2470

Help Finding a Hanger Space

Hi all,I need some help finding some hanger space or some where to store and work on a kitfox project.Any one know of a location in Hertfordshire/Luton area.Thanks for your help.