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Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Fri Oct 07, 2011 4:15 pm

Hi All

Well yes I got myself a Gemini 503 - Lots of missing parts but well I know i can get her flying again.
She is in Dire need for alot of work and TLC but hope to have her up and going in a few months. ##
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby JvTonder » Fri Oct 07, 2011 5:14 pm

Looks like you always like to fix the birds with the broken wings. Enjoy!
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby weedy » Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:08 am

AH Ha I thought I smelled something fishy a while back, congrats, love the wing of the Gemini (^^)
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:41 am

OK OK OK

So i am Busted. I did a couple of hours training in a Fixed wing and i can honestly say it does not have the same effect as flying a trike. ($$) ($$)

This baby is in Dire need of Plenty hard work but I am really looking forward to getting her in the Air.

Like i said in the other link - NO SHE IS NOT FOR SALE SO DO NOT EVEN ASK :!: :!: :!: s018 s018

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Took the Pod off, took the Spats off - Installed the carbs, Airfilter, Installed the pull start, repaired the mount for the Radio and found more damage :evil: :evil:
The Seat as CUT off, so have put velcro on to all the Straps.

The list just go's on. ## ##
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Alpha » Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:33 am

Hey Gav,

This looks like a lot of work...but the flying when all is done is going to make up for the hours of elbow grease...

Congrats on her Gav and may the wind always be from your Tail.... (^^) (^^)
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:57 am

Alpha wrote:Hey Gav,

Congrats on her Gav and may the wind always be from your Tail.... (^^) (^^)
Will take that as a Tailwind and Not FROM my Tail :twisted: :twisted:

Thanks Alpha.
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Postby Tribal Croc » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:18 am

Congrats on your new wings (^^) (^^) (^^) Now pull finger so that we can see you in the air ##
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Oct 10, 2011 10:27 am

Hey Tribal that is exactly what I is doing.
but need to sort Plenty K@K before i get her sorted.

But have already made arrangements that your place is the first out flight for my baby.
So getting my butt into gear and getting her sorted ASAP. ## ##
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Thu Oct 13, 2011 8:43 am

Quick update

## ## ## ## ##
Managed to get HT cable for the Plug wires.
Got 4 NGK sparkplug caps @ R18.00 per pop.
Got cable for the Instruments and panel.
Also got Lexan for the Windscreen from Maizeys.
Borrowed a Troque Wrench and started to Fix the POD and Spats.
Got a Seller who has an Elbow for me vhpy
Recieved springs and Exhaust mount bobbins
Waiting to get Exhaust Gaskets :(
Waiting for Delivery of Skirt and Profile tube from P & M
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Getting there.

Plus workshop is nearly ready to get going. vhpy vhpy
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Madman » Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:47 pm

Woohoo...

Yeah man,now u cookin...

Keep it up Gav,she will be airborne sooner than u think...

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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Big Mac » Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:49 pm

Hi Tailspin
Looking good enjoy the rebuild and congrats with the purchase I think you did well .
I understand that the Gemini is a versatile aircraft and not lazy on top end speed
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Fri Oct 14, 2011 8:34 am

Big Mac wrote:Hi Tailspin
Looking good enjoy the rebuild and congrats with the purchase I think you did well .
I understand that the Gemini is a versatile aircraft and not lazy on top end speed
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Hi Big Mac

Good to know - It is only a 503 but it has a faster wing than the Blade :twisted:
Really looking forward to getting her in the Air. Hopefully i can get the last of the parts on before the end of the month.
Still sorting the instruments but other than that it is getting parts that is a Pain (**)

But hey one day at a time. vhpy
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:50 am

Hi All

Quick update.

Gearbox on and checked.
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Carbs on and Checked.
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Coils on and Checked. New HT Cables and Plug caps installed.
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Fuel pump moved and Checked.
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Elbow bend for Exhaust got and cleaned and sprayed to match the rest of the Gazoom pipe.
Exhause manifold on and checked. EGT's and CHT's in place.
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Fuel tanks Cleaned and checked.
Now just wiring, fuel piping, finishing the Pod, instruments in reassemble and s023

And lets not forget the Test fit of the Fairing
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Thatchman » Mon Oct 24, 2011 11:59 am

Looking nice Gav.

Remember to remove the rag before fitting the exhaust hey :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Oct 24, 2011 12:43 pm

Thatchman wrote:Looking nice Gav.

Remember to remove the rag before fitting the exhaust hey :lol: :lol: :lol:
No Worries - Did that on the inlet side and nearly had a rag dissapear into the motor. Luckily Wifey shouted as i pulled and she noticed the rag vanashing into the port :oops:

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