Hi Ross, Welcome aboard! The Nipper is a really easy plane to fly, but difficult to aerobat accurately if you are competing. However, for fun aero's then you have the perfect low cost mount. Without inverted systems you will be limited to positive G manouevers, but nevertheless most things can be do...

Hi Andy, Welcome aboard and to the world of Nippers. The prototype suffered with control issues due to the turbulent air created by the open canopy. The design was quickly altered to an enclosed canopy to alleviate this. The distance from the canopy/cockpit is very close to the tailgroup. In the pas...

Hi, I have not started on my Nippers yet, but depending on how long I am furloughed for will affect when I start them.....they will be the same/similar spec' to G-ONCS. I have a 1965 Lotus Elan which is the next restoration project to finish first. I have a restored 1835cc engine which I may fit in ...

Hi Tom, I have 2.5 Nippers for restoration in my workshop (just north of Colchester).........I have another project to start/finish before I restore/modify the Nippers, so I am not sure when I will get them down from the ceiling of my workshop, but if you wish to meet up after the Covid restrictions...

Very nice!
Is the prop' hub shrink fit? How much did it cost you please?
Neil

The sonex is slippery.....you may be able to repitch the prop, there is a prop builder over here who would get a spokeshave out & tweek the prop without even taking it off!
Neil

Hi Sven, I have no experience with the Aerovee engine, the block will be fairly standard, however, having just done some research ( http://www.aeroconversions.com/support/instruction_sheets/AeroVee_2point1_Manual.pdf ) I see that the prop' flange is elongated relative to the VW one......I would not ...

Hi,
Gt Plains 2180cc engine, force1 hub & Aluminium cylinders would be my first choice.
Neil

I don’t know if Paul has done this mod or not. If you want to send me your pedals I can get them done for you. I have a friend who is an approved welder. Not sure of £‘s, but won’t be much. The pedals are very easy to remove/refit. You will need to get a duplicate inspection upon refitting (you can ...

Thank you Gary, the fuselage is hanging up alongside the other two awaiting my retirement as projects to keep me busy.
Your fuselage is destined for a tailwheel conversion.
Neil

If it’s the extended rudder pedals you are doing you can copy my mod if you like.
Neil

Welcome aboard! I hope the Nipper is as kind to you as it has been to me......I am looking forward to restoring mine and remembering the Nipper Grin!
Neil

Hi Lloyd, The inverted system is based on the same equipment as the Christen Inverted system. There is quite a lot of work involved, as it means modifying the oil pick up system, which can only be done with the engine stripped. You will also need to modify the crankcase breather system. I did look a...

'The bolts from crankcase and propeller were broken'.......do you mean from the crankshaft flange to the propellor? ie the bolts that hold the prop' onto the flange? If so it's likely to be lack of bolt torque.....not many people check the torque of these bolts very often. It should be done seasonal...