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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Sun Jan 08, 2012 5:31 pm

Thanks Jv

She is really a beaut even though i say so myself.

And what do you know.
Alex did the inspection and there are some things that need to be sorted but she got the green light to put in the Paperwork and get the ATF the ten hour proving flight !
One of the problems is that the Ivo Prop has a horrible vibration so it looks like that is a No No [0* [0* [0* She is fine at Low RPM (like i tested her at home) but as soon as she starts to build up it has a horrible pulse that just gets worse as the revs increase :-( :evil: :evil: :evil:


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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby JvTonder » Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:44 pm

Gav throw that Ivo in to the fire and get a P prop!
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby weedy » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:18 am

Looking good mate, see u on the 4th at tedders (^^)
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:29 am

JvTonder wrote:Gav throw that Ivo in to the fire and get a P prop!
JV

Now you talking. Really not feeling good about the Ivo at the moment. Will see if i can get my Hands on a Prop just till her 10 hours are up and by then i should have got my hands on one somewhere. (HINT HINT)
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Jan 09, 2012 7:32 am

weedy wrote:Looking good mate, see u on the 4th at tedders (^^)
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Yes Mate Definately. I know i am Pushing my Luck but it will be worth it in the end. (^^) (^^) (^^)
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby JvTonder » Mon Jan 09, 2012 8:21 am

Tailspin wrote:
JvTonder wrote:Gav throw that Ivo in to the fire and get a P prop!
JV

Now you talking. Really not feeling good about the Ivo at the moment. Will see if i can get my Hands on a Prop just till her 10 hours are up and by then i should have got my hands on one somewhere. (HINT HINT)
I am also looking for a P prop so hint hint back at you :mrgreen:

Was at oom Piet and he showed me some Ivo props and it is scary how much they deflect after about 100hrs (**) Will never buy one now!
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tribal Croc » Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:19 pm

(^^) (^^) Nice job Tailie (^^)

She looks like a new bird ##
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:54 pm

Tribal Croc wrote:(^^) (^^) Nice job Tailie (^^)

She looks like a new bird ##
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Oh trust me she basically is. Lots of sweat tears and now i hear my Kid was zapped by a :shock: violin spider :shock: while playing at the Airfield. Mommy really loves the Airfield trips now :?
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Duck Rogers » Mon Jan 09, 2012 3:47 pm

Tailspin wrote: Really not feeling good about the Ivo at the moment. Will see if i can get my Hands on a Prop just till her 10 hours are up and by then i should have got my hands on one somewhere. (HINT HINT)
I may be able to help you.... vhpy vhpy depending on length and pitch but I THINK I have the right one for you... puff puff
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:29 am

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Tailspin wrote: Really not feeling good about the Ivo at the moment. Will see if i can get my Hands on a Prop just till her 10 hours are up and by then i should have got my hands on one somewhere. (HINT HINT)
I may be able to help you.... vhpy vhpy depending on length and pitch but I THINK I have the right one for you... puff puff
Thanks Duckie

But all the props need to be 62" not bigger as then it will clip the wing keel. But thanks for the try.
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:44 pm

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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Alpha » Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:29 pm

Congrats Gav,

Looking forward to seeing her with the first flight withe chain gang!!! (^^)
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Tailspin » Fri Jan 13, 2012 3:49 pm

Alpha wrote:Congrats Gav,

Looking forward to seeing her with the first flight withe chain gang!!! (^^)
Now that is Definately something i am looking forward to.

Who has got the Design for the Patch - I know somebody that can make them for us.
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby Kingfisher » Fri Jan 13, 2012 7:56 pm

Hey Gav, is one of the shafts in the blades not buggered ? Oom Piet should be able to balance that prop for you if that is the issue. Spaghetti prop or not, there are lots of them flying, safely. You can also contact Ivo for help via email.
Balancing usually by applying clear 2K. Vra Oom Piet, hy weet hoe.
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF

Postby HENNING JOHAN » Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:18 pm

Alpha wrote:Congrats Gav,

Looking forward to seeing her with the first flight withe chain gang!!! (^^)
One of these days I will join the chain gang @ Klip.Gavin I've put a ivo on my scout and cann't wait to fly it.I've got now rpms!Nice trike and congracts on the aft!! (^^) (^^)
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