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by Ripley
Sun Nov 06, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: Nipper cowlings
Replies: 0
Views: 23334

Nipper cowlings

BRAND new top and bottom cowlings for VW engined nipper . These were the last set of new cowling from "nipper kits " Still have factory labels attached . Any offers ? RiP
by Ripley
Mon Dec 07, 2015 9:08 pm
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: Tip tanks
Replies: 0
Views: 9608

Tip tanks

for sale 3 tip tanks , one damaged £300. Rip 01234824476
by Ripley
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:34 am
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Strombergs and other stuff
Replies: 3
Views: 6387

Re: Strombergs and other stuff

Hi there Steve in NZ , I am on my way home to UK to get some air time in . Thanks for reply and as far as Leburg goes I believe you are correct . One engine already I have made an alternator adaptor for the crank , so what I am doing is putting Leburg dual on one engine and have found amongst all my...
by Ripley
Sun Jun 15, 2014 12:42 pm
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Strombergs and other stuff
Replies: 3
Views: 6387

Strombergs and other stuff

Hi its me again , you can see how bored I really am , when I return to the UK I have a couple of jobs on GENIE . Can any one shed light on the jetting sixes for Stromberg 150's , I have seen all the installation pictures which are great and I have a box full of good 150's but all are from cars and I...
by Ripley
Sun Jun 15, 2014 12:34 pm
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Wing bolts any problems ?
Replies: 2
Views: 5778

Wing bolts any problems ?

good evening from Rainy Cambodia , so bored I was just scanning the site . As you all know it was me that found the cracked wing bolt that started all HuHa . As you maybe know I had to buy £400 specially made bolts because at that time no one knew Paul had a box full hiding in his loft ! I believe h...
by Ripley
Thu Feb 27, 2014 12:21 pm
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: Tipsy Nipper MK.II project
Replies: 7
Views: 14595

Re: Tipsy Nipper MK.II project

OO-WBR hi there if you are still on the site , where is this project now , is it still laying in a hanger somewhere ? RiP rip2809@gmail.com robert.ripley@proceq.com
by Ripley
Fri Oct 18, 2013 10:11 am
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Hello
Replies: 0
Views: 8911

Hello

Neil are you still out there ? RiP Cool
by Ripley
Thu Sep 05, 2013 10:01 am
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10282

Re: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!

Good day every one , new bolts ( with heads ) made by Bruntons , had to mortgage the house , wing back on and inspected . However it now seems that the " tie rod " approach is acceptable but should be made at Bruntons with rolled thread to the Slingsby drawing . Need any info on new wing b...
by Ripley
Wed Jun 26, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10282

Re: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!

David I am sure you sent me pictures and details of jet sizing etc for Stromberg carb , I canb not find the pictures and how did you arrange the throttle linkage or is is self explanitary on the pictures if I can locate them . I guess you have LeBurg , did you fit it yourself ? RiP
by Ripley
Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:35 am
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10282

Re: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!

David thanks for the info , my fault as I rushed along to get some bolts so I could get in the air and that's what has happened actually finished up paying £428 , but at least by August I should be in the air again . I have used 8mm threaded rod to hold wings in place for ground runs and general che...
by Ripley
Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 10282

Wing attachment bolts !!!!!!!!

Good evening everyone , Does anyone have a spare set of new wing attachment bolts going spare ? I hope none of you ever need to replace your wing attachment bolts either because they are damaged or because they are corroded from maybe being inside your wooden spare for 30 years maybe . The reason is...
by Ripley
Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:01 pm
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: BUNGEE APPROVAL
Replies: 17
Views: 20292

Re: BUNGEE APPROVAL

Hi everyone , I am overseas at present but will put the minor mod number on the site by the end of the week to make application easier for all . G-ENIE feels firmer when taxiing on grass with the new bungees , landing seems no different . I have made probably 8-10 landings now both on grass and Tarm...
by Ripley
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:18 pm
Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
Topic: G-ENIE
Replies: 0
Views: 6871

G-ENIE

First test at uploading ! RiP
by Ripley
Fri Mar 30, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: FOR SALE
Topic: Tipsy Nipper MK.II project
Replies: 7
Views: 14595

Re: Tipsy Nipper MK.II project

Is this project sold ? RiP
by Ripley
Fri Jan 20, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
Topic: Nipper Drawings
Replies: 4
Views: 6718

Re: Nipper Drawings

Sturat , tahnks for personal message could not reply as no e mail address . Anyway if you read this , I would love to fly up and meet you , Fenland is my regular haunt and local trip for a coffee . I am in Russia now for two weeks almost , I will give you a ring when I return . Unless you can send a...

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