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- Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:33 am
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 134550
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi Glen, Love the workshop, wx looks good too! Good luck with the project, from your workshop and car it looks like you have the right attitude and we look forward to seeing another first class Nipper take to the air. My only comment (and I am sure it is not needed) is to make sure the paint strippe...
- Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:13 am
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Nipper Insurance.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3763
Re: Nipper Insurance.
Nice one Paul, my renewal is coming up, so will give them a look. As a point of note my insurance was for a hull value of £14,500 with a premium of £690. However, they were excellent with my recent claim and were prompt with assessment and payment for a considerable sum.
Neil
Neil
- Thu Nov 29, 2007 10:08 am
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: LEBURG Ignition system - Important
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11645
Re: LEBURG Ignition system - Important
Hi Glen, In the absence of Pauls reply...... Have a look at the Leburg website ( http://www.leburg.freeserve.co.uk/ ), it tells you pretty much all you need to know. I have the system on my Nipper, and have only good to say about it and am quite suprised that it is being discontinued. It is easy to ...
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:53 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Nipper Exhaust systems,
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4827
Re: Nipper Exhaust systems,
Hi David, Herewith some photos of my exhaust system, it really takes the sting out of the VW exhaust note. It was fabricated almost entirely from VW "J" tubes available from just about any exhaust center or German and Swedish. It has tubes with fins inside for the carb heat. The silencers ...
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:24 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: G-NIPR nearly done!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6764
Re: G-NIPR nearly done!
Good luck with the test flying Paul, just remember, if you need to pick an outfield landing area, if you can see it over the nose you probably wont glide to it! (Nipper glide ratio=oven ready turkey) It really is an exciting time :D :D :shock: Progress on mine has been slowed due to insurance and ho...
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:12 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Aux fuel tank
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7888
Re: Aux fuel tank
Hi Glen, I hope to get the plans off today, but as I have just trapped a nerve in my back I will see how I get on. I have not got far with the Great Plains (GPAS) engine...........the machining on the case for clearancing is ok, though to my mind needing alot of finishing to remove potential crackin...
- Tue Oct 09, 2007 6:06 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: LEBURG Ignition system - Important
- Replies: 11
- Views: 11645
Re: LEBURG Ignition system - Important
Hi Paul,
Thanks for that, I spoke with David today, he is having a batch made and I have put my name down for one to carry as a spare.
Neil
Thanks for that, I spoke with David today, he is having a batch made and I have put my name down for one to carry as a spare.
Neil
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:19 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: OIL FILTER
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8993
Re: OIL FILTER
Hi Bob,
I may be using a different oil filter assembly on my Nipper, if you are interested in my remote filter and bits please let me know.
Neil
I may be using a different oil filter assembly on my Nipper, if you are interested in my remote filter and bits please let me know.
Neil
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 11:16 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Great plains engine
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5046
Re: Great plains engine
Hi Guys,
I have just brought back a G'Plains 2180cc engine, but will be using Nicasil cylinders. Unfortunately I can see no means of using an electric starter due to the weight and space constraints.
Neil
I have just brought back a G'Plains 2180cc engine, but will be using Nicasil cylinders. Unfortunately I can see no means of using an electric starter due to the weight and space constraints.
Neil
- Mon Oct 08, 2007 3:48 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Aux fuel tank
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7888
Re: Aux fuel tank
Hi Guys, I have just been on the phone to Andy Draper at the PFA to chase the Mod request which he has had since March this year, and have politely suggested to him he has had it long enough! Also that there are now three other Nipper owners who would like to use this mod (Len Johnston is also inter...
- Sun Oct 07, 2007 6:19 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Aux fuel tank
- Replies: 7
- Views: 7888
Re: Aux fuel tank
Hi Guys, The plans are definately not email size!! But it is not a problem for my wife to copy A3 stuff, so I can copy the plans and send them to you if you let me have your postal address. The fuel tank sits under the original main tank, and really doesn't affect the C of G. The safest way of using...
- Mon Aug 20, 2007 1:58 am
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: G-ONCS crash in Essex
- Replies: 6
- Views: 18987
Re: G-ONCS crash in Essex
Hi Guys, Thanks for your kind words. A rather disturbing occurance, normal spin entry and the spin went flat. Having never done any flat spin training was rather at a loss as to what to do to recover (normal spin recovery techniques don't work in a flat spin). However, a quick review of spin aerodyn...
- Fri Jun 15, 2007 12:18 am
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: G-VFWE Hullavington
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13798
Re: G-VFWE Hullavington
Hi Paul, Hope to see you both days, wx permitting! If I don't good luck with in I'view (N jets?) I did an interview with them a little while ago, I am sure you have a good brief, but will be pleased to pass on anything you may think of interest........07971966286, I am working tomorrow, you need to ...
- Sat Jun 02, 2007 12:02 pm
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: G-VFWE Hullavington
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13798
Re: G-VFWE Hullavington
Sorry to hear that......good luck with the exam!
- Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:16 am
- Forum: PHOTOGRAPHS
- Topic: G-VFWE Hullavington
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13798
Re: G-VFWE Hullavington
Hi Willem,
Sorry I could not make the meeting, I was working, great photos. Hope to meet you at the North Weald bash?
Neil
Sorry I could not make the meeting, I was working, great photos. Hope to meet you at the North Weald bash?
Neil