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- Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:06 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Now that i have all the ply joined etc, i decided to preshape the ply around the LE. It is amazing how such thin ply can resist bending even after a thorough steaming but after much sweat and bad language :shock: , the ply capitulated and did what i wanted of it !! Preshaping LE.JPG Preshaping LE..J...
- Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:48 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi all, Sorry for the very loud silence of late :D but things are starting to move again. After a long wait, i managed to get the correct plywood for the leading edges and now have plucked up the courage to cut up all that lovely ply into the right sizes. Each side of the wing needs 3 pieces and one...
- Sun May 31, 2009 12:33 pm
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Cooling
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5582
Re: Cooling
Well done sir!!!!!
I like the colour scheme Unfortunately i cannot help you with baffle patterns as my Nipper's engine hangs out in the breeze
Country side looks lovely, is it in England somewhere?
Wish you many happy and safe hours !
Regards
Glen
I like the colour scheme Unfortunately i cannot help you with baffle patterns as my Nipper's engine hangs out in the breeze
Country side looks lovely, is it in England somewhere?
Wish you many happy and safe hours !
Regards
Glen
- Sun May 03, 2009 8:56 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi Neil again!
Please can you post photo's of your new engine and the installation thereof, interesting subject building ones own engines!!
Regards
Glen
Please can you post photo's of your new engine and the installation thereof, interesting subject building ones own engines!!
Regards
Glen
- Sun May 03, 2009 8:48 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi Neil, Have not done much on the Nipper lately, work pressures etc. Have eventually sourced the correct ply to replace the leading edges of the wings. The old ply has been removed and the woodwork prepared. Remember, this is a Mk1 frame, where the mountings were simply a small tube through the fra...
- Sun May 03, 2009 8:17 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi Jeff, Pleased to "meet" you, thanks for taking the time to write to me. Besides myself, you are the first person that has contacted me that has flown UAD ! UAU is a sad story, it was stolen !!!!! from Phil Geers and to this day he has not seen it again. He ran up to me at Margate when h...
- Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:55 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: VW Engine choice.. Help!
- Replies: 9
- Views: 13532
Re: VW Engine choice.. Help!
Hi Tom,
I have used a rotax 912 airfilter on my "homemade" airbox, still to prove if it will work
Hope this inspires an idea or two !
Regards
Glen
I have used a rotax 912 airfilter on my "homemade" airbox, still to prove if it will work
Hope this inspires an idea or two !
Regards
Glen
- Sat Jan 03, 2009 2:00 pm
- Forum: WANTED
- Topic: Fuselage bits and pieces
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5542
Re: Fuselage bits and pieces
Hi Willem, My main bow was in a sad state so i made a wooden template, purchased the right size 4130 tubing and with a little heating up and bending, made my self a very nice main bow. The end bow by the tail plane can be formed in the same fashion. The two bows inbetween are simply aluminium tubing...
- Fri Oct 24, 2008 7:55 pm
- Forum: GENERAL CHAT
- Topic: Calling Mr Spooner
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3534
Calling Mr Spooner
Hi Neil,
Your "flat spin vid" on youtube has caused a discussion about spins on the local aviation blog here
If you do not mind, can you join and have some input, the SA pilots would appreciate it.
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic ... =1&t=40133
Regards
Glen
Your "flat spin vid" on youtube has caused a discussion about spins on the local aviation blog here
If you do not mind, can you join and have some input, the SA pilots would appreciate it.
http://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopic ... =1&t=40133
Regards
Glen
- Thu Jun 19, 2008 6:57 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: ZS-UEO rebuild
- Replies: 8
- Views: 15987
Re: ZS-UEO rebuild
Hi Dave,
Will dig mine out of storage and take some close up shots and post here on the w/end.
I think your might be roped into helping Albert ferry the Whisper from Springbok . He is veery keen to look/buy!!. Spent two hours with him answering many q's as best i could
Regards
Glen
Will dig mine out of storage and take some close up shots and post here on the w/end.
I think your might be roped into helping Albert ferry the Whisper from Springbok . He is veery keen to look/buy!!. Spent two hours with him answering many q's as best i could
Regards
Glen
- Mon Mar 24, 2008 6:21 am
- Forum: ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE
- Topic: Small digital instruments
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4541
Small digital instruments
Hi All, Check out the Infinity singles and the Smart singles, small and lightweight. Even a small G meter, perfect for limited (Nipper) sized panels Funny thing, they made here in SA and with the Pound/Rand currency conversion, these should be good value for money. http://www.mglavionics.co.za/ Rega...
- Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:28 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi Neil,
Photos of UAD's welds around the axles
Photos of UAD's welds around the axles
- Wed Mar 19, 2008 5:58 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Hi Neil, Thanks for the kind words :lol: UAD had the original 3 1/2 inch rims and for the love of money, i could not get new tyres to fit this odd size rim. The present tyres and rims are used in industrial (of some sort) and are 4.00x4 inch. the rims are pressed steel, little heavy but strong and h...
- Sun Mar 16, 2008 5:29 pm
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Thought i must post an update before everyone thinks i'v gone AWOL
Been busy making new engine baffling and in between that, i'v stripped the undercart and rims down to bear metal. I applied two coats of etch primer this afternoon.
Been busy making new engine baffling and in between that, i'v stripped the undercart and rims down to bear metal. I applied two coats of etch primer this afternoon.
- Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:56 am
- Forum: THE AIRCRAFT
- Topic: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
- Replies: 108
- Views: 133396
Re: Restoration of ZS-UAD, Tipsy Nipper T66 mk 1
Congrats to the "old girls" on their 40th birthdays, namely G-AVXD and G-NIPR. :D Thanks to the owners for looking after you so well!! Hope to get my old girl up and running as next year is her 50th :shock: Unfortunately i do not know the exact date, therefore will be forced to celebrate f...