Tailspin's VP-1 Project & Sun Bird Deviation

[swiftprop]

Hi Gavin
Congratulations with the Sunbird. Looks lovely. What engine does it have and do you have some specs you can post.
Best wishes
Andre

[Tailspin]

Hi Andre

The motor is a BMW R100. It gives about 75HP, it has the /5 ignition and charging system.
The Motor threw a sparkplug and that is why i am doing some "REPAIRS" but overall the plane is in good condition.
she cruises at about 100MPH and is a duel seater(Tandem) open cockpit. Sorta a mix between a cubby and a pietenpol.
If anybody has a spare 72"42' Left hand prop floating around please can we speak business.
I am also looking for an instructor so if anybody has idea's i am also listening.

[Tailspin]

Hi All

Just a quick update.
Pulled out old Dash and started to sort the Rats Nest of the wiring
Got the New Dash Finished and instuments Fitted.
sealed it and now just need to get the wiring sorted and then i will put in the New Dash.

[Tailspin]

The Rats Nest i need to Sort.
The wires were not even colour coded - so lots of work ahead.

[Scotsman]

Less uploading and pretending to tile your house...more building! When are you next building so that I can pop round?

Cheers

James

[Tailspin]

Less uploading and pretending to tile your house...more building! When are you next building so that I can pop round?

Cheers

James

James I build every Day so when you have a gap tell me and you are welcome to pop in after 4. we can a little a little and maybe even a little.
I made the Mistake of Putting Nitrate on the wing lastnight and not opening the windows, the smell pulled into the house during the night and now I have a very "UNHAPPY" wife.
So i need to put some time into finishing the Bathroom but hey Priorities

[Tailspin]

Here are som of the pics from covering the wing.
Moving along slowly now.

[Tailspin]

Some more Pics.
Fixing of some Pin Holes.

[Tailspin]

Some pic's of the header tank fuel gauge.
Yea not very Nice but take with the cell phone so do not complain

[Tailspin]

And Finally the Tail and the colours she will be

[AndyCAP]

Gavin she's looking good!

I am interested though, What made you decide to stop work on the VP and to switch to the sunbird? It almost seems as if there was less work left on the VP?

[Tailspin]

Gavin she's looking good!

I am interested though, What made you decide to stop work on the VP and to switch to the sunbird? It almost seems as if there was less work left on the VP?

Hi Andy

The VP is just about finished but i need to still do stress tests etc on her wings And the SUnbird has already flown over 80Hours, plus she is a two seater so i can get some training on her and i can fly her while i finish the VP.
I will Finish the VP cos that is my FUN Flyer. But the Sunbird is More practical for now.

[AndyCAP]

Aha - I remember the bit about the wing loadtest.

The two seater option definitely is MUCH more practical.

Good luck!

[Thatchman]

Personally i think it was more a case of:

"F%#%#k the VP is nealy done, unless I find something else to build, I am going to have to speak to the wife. What the F#%$#%$K is for sale

Ok, I got a F##$#%$King Sunbird, I am ok for a few months.

You the man Gav

[German]

What size motor on the vp?