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- Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:49 am
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: G-AWJF
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11285
G-AWJF
G-AWJF rolling over Dorset countryside, via David Shrimpton (pilot)photo ALY Aviation.
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:22 am
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: How are your temps and pressures?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3105
Re: How are your temps and pressures?
Paul, The oil temperature gauge was deleted on production aircraft as from 1967 as being 'no longer required' (ARB approval). The gauge, as you report, never really registered a significant rise in oil temp after starting and consequently was deleted. quote from 'amendments' 1968 owners handbook - &...
- Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:10 am
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Rib Stitch or glue
- Replies: 13
- Views: 14372
Re: Rib Stitch or glue
Glen, I have rebuilt a couple of Nippers over the years and have not seen the necessity to rib stitch when using approved covering methods. Slingsby built Nippers were never ribstitched and used the time honoured and proven glider method of gluing the fabric (cotton) onto the structure. Regarding an...
- Fri Nov 09, 2007 2:33 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Weight and Centre of Gravity
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6108
Re: Weight and Centre of Gravity
David,
if you contact me via Paul Gibbs I can let you have the original Loading information, centre of gravity and weight limitations and method of establishing C.G. position. This information includes typical values for guidance.
David Shrimpton G-ARBG
if you contact me via Paul Gibbs I can let you have the original Loading information, centre of gravity and weight limitations and method of establishing C.G. position. This information includes typical values for guidance.
David Shrimpton G-ARBG
- Fri Jul 20, 2007 9:57 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Nipper Exhaust systems,
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4805
Re: Nipper Exhaust systems,
David,
I have a set of spare pipes for a MKIII and a contractor who can copy them. I am away for a couple of weeks but will help you when I get back.
David Shrimpton
ps have you tried Alan Ayles at Nipper Kits?
I have a set of spare pipes for a MKIII and a contractor who can copy them. I am away for a couple of weeks but will help you when I get back.
David Shrimpton
ps have you tried Alan Ayles at Nipper Kits?
- Sun Mar 11, 2007 5:22 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Great plains engine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5021
Hello Kat, I think you are asking if anybody has yet fitted a Great Plains engine? Many of us use 1834cc capacity engines which are individually built. I am interested in the Great Plains engine because I want to retain the VW type but would like self start. Please keep this forum informed of any fu...
Wheels
Wanted: 400 x 4 nosewheel (tube & tyre not necessary)
David G-ARBG
David G-ARBG
- Wed Dec 13, 2006 1:50 pm
- Forum: WANTED
- Topic: wanted for Ardem
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4347
wanted for Ardem
having had to cannabalise G-ARBG's engine to keep G-AXLI airborne I now need to replace the 1600cc cyluinder heads. Has anybody got any heads or even an Ardem for sale please?
David
David