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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby IceAge » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:35 am

Johan,

Thanks vir die 'prentjies. Skuus ek kon nie Saterdag saamvlie nie.

Ek kan nie wag om die eindproduk te sien sien.

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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Nacho » Tue Apr 12, 2011 1:25 pm

In discussions with Trevor to do a similar conversion on my Cobra.

Will keep you posted, on progress (^^)
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Air Hog » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:05 pm

Hi Nacho
It is the way to go!!
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Nacho » Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:11 pm

Definitely agree. Some other manufacturers has abused their market share. The time has come.

See my post under "Aircraft parts and accessories", to assist interested parties.

We must just stand together and make this happen.

Wait till my yellow 110HP machine takes flight... (^^)
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby WollieW » Wed Apr 13, 2011 9:03 pm

Hi AH

Prop for the aerie - wooden, composite, pitch, length? Hope to meet you one of these days cause my son will be moving his Tbird to Xwinds again.

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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Air Hog » Thu Apr 14, 2011 1:53 pm

WollieW wrote:Hi AH

Prop for the aerie - wooden, composite, pitch, length? Hope to meet you one of these days cause my son will be moving his Tbird to Xwinds again.

Cheers
Hi Wollie
I am fitting a GSC Ground adjustable 68". I like and prefer the P-Prop but I wanted to have an adjustable prop to play around with the pitch a little bit.
More details on GSC at: http://www.ultralightprops.com/tech_ser ... adjust.htm

Would love to meet when at Xwinds
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby WollieW » Thu Apr 14, 2011 10:47 pm

Jou Tbird gaan bleddie mooi lyk met so `n skroef!
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Jean Crous » Sun Apr 17, 2011 6:39 pm

Hi AirHog, hoe kom daai "Dondervoel" aan ?? Ek het jare gelede n Tunderbird gevlieg, maar ek onthou dat ek daai tyd al gedink het n sterker enjin sal nogal lekker wees.
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Air Hog » Sun Apr 17, 2011 7:10 pm

JeanTree wrote:Hi AirHog, hoe kom daai "Dondervoel" aan ?? Ek het jare gelede n Tunderbird gevlieg, maar ek onthou dat ek daai tyd al gedink het n sterker enjin sal nogal lekker wees.
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Jy is reg, dis net wat die Thunderbird soek. Meer perde.
Jong, ons wag vir ons vriende van CAA om finale inspeksie te kom doen. Hopelik maak hulle die week 'n draai.
Sal julle op hoogte hou.
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby WollieW » Wed May 04, 2011 9:46 pm

Hi AH

Was at Xwinds last Saturday and Trev showed me the engine mount and other stuff, must say I cant wait to see the final product! Everyone now still waiting for CAA to get their backsides into gear...I think Trevor is just as excited and anxious to get your bird into the air :-).
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Air Hog » Thu May 05, 2011 8:21 am

Thanks Wollie
Yes, we are all excited about the project but also VERY frustrated with CAA. Will keep you guys posted as soon as there is progress
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Nacho » Thu May 05, 2011 8:34 am

But when something "illegal" is done, they are quick to be on your case, maybe they must ask themselves why people bypass them where possible! Corrupt like the rest of goverment. Wish there were a bigger international autority where we can report their non existant service.

Have you ever noticed there is never something wrong with their credit card machine...
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Air Hog » Mon May 16, 2011 12:18 pm

Good News
The Thunderbird with the BMW R1200 engine will be on display at the Kroon Fly in on the 28th of May. It is not in flying condition yet, still some work to do but you will be able to see what the conversion look like.
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby Air Hog » Fri May 27, 2011 6:48 am

Air Hog wrote:Good News
The Thunderbird with the BMW R1200 engine will be on display at the Kroon Fly in on the 28th of May. It is not in flying condition yet, still some work to do but you will be able to see what the conversion look like.
BAD NEWS
Trevor told me yesterday there is another delay and will not be ready for display at the Kroon Fly-in :(> :cry: :oops: :x
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Re: Thunderbird - BMW R1200 Engine

Postby IceAge » Fri May 27, 2011 12:34 pm

FRIIIIIKADELLLLL !!!!!! (**) (**) (**)

You must be 'extremely' frustrated........... as we are.

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