Battson
Junior Member
"Flying"
Last Activity: 09-21-2017, 04:01 AM
Joined: 10-04-2013
Location: New Zealand
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This from Rob over at the Backcountry Pilots forum - good info, Rob would know....... -
I can't help with the speed question specifically about the patrol, but I can share my experience about off-airport tires.
You can do gravel...Last edited by Battson; 09-17-2017, 07:32 PM.Leave a comment:
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That sucks!
Looks like a really nice plane too. Paint job is very similar to your 4 place Mark....Leave a comment:
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First question - what are you going to do with them? Where do you want to land?
No way to answer the question without knowing a lot of detail...Leave a comment:
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I thought the kitset stringers were made of 5052 (a marine grade of aluminium), so they could be left unpainted and never corrode....Leave a comment:
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This is the same as what I did too. It has been reliable....Leave a comment:
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In the case of the trim system, that is true.
The same cannot be said for the ailerons. Each of the three cables needs a turnbuckle to tune...Leave a comment:
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How are you going to disassemble and reassemble + re-tension it for maintenance? Even the pre-stretched cables will still stretch some more over time,...Last edited by Battson; 09-11-2017, 04:20 PM.Leave a comment:
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The info was on the Yahoo group.
I have certainly observed that behind the aft bulkhead is the most reliable, based on reports from other builders....Last edited by Battson; 09-11-2017, 04:07 PM.Leave a comment:
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In flat country that is true, I've no doubt about it.
In mountain valleys and in heavily congested airspace, I have found our skylight pays...Last edited by Battson; 09-11-2017, 05:16 PM.Leave a comment:
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Yes, I think they come with the wings wrapped in a whole lot of bubble wrap. You've nothing to worry about, I am 100% sure Mark will honour the kit's...Leave a comment:
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Did anyone end up trying Mark II for Metal? I am about to order a whole lot... but I still have time to switch back to Polytone or Aerothane if anyone...Leave a comment:
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Mine did, yes....Leave a comment:
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Any aviation broker should be able to help you. I insured the project right through the build, and was getting good rates by pushing my broker hard....Leave a comment:
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Very exciting times! Enjoy every minute!
P.S. Great colour scheme by the way
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You can also use a laser pointer, we did this once the fabric was taught but not silvered.
We had one person directing the pointer from inside...Leave a comment:
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