A trike is re born. ZU DBP

[vernon11]

What's lekker about Microland is that we share the space with a resident AP. A lot we will do ourselves but we will always be working under the close supervision of Fanie and Hans. Right in the hanger next door.

All work done will be checked....and re checked.

Hi Alan. Only picked up on this now. You wont go wrong with those two chaps.
Good luck.
Vernon

[Tailspin]

Note to self:

DO NOT attempt to strip your aircraft in the lounge.....most wives do not give a s#!t how good the light is in here!

Bundy

Obviously you have not learned how to negotiate for working space.
If you start in the Bedroom then mommy has a fit, then you move to the Kitchen and she starts to show signs of cracking, then you move to the lounge and she is calmer cos you are not in her bedroom or her Kitchen

Dude i built a whol aircraft in my house, I have the whole workspace thing worked out perfectly.

[Bundy]

Well, we are making progress, albeit slowly.

Have managed to get a decent 2nd hand Aquilla 2 Engineframe, and I've had the front foot peg/seat frame brackets repaired (this is the steel welded frame that the drab struts bolt onto on the forward part of the frame. Fuel tank sits on a steel bracket that fits over the boom. This was slightly bent but we managed to straighten and strengthen it for re use.

Finding the Bowspirit, engine frame, and the repair work on existing has saved us over R6000!

Next step is to get this whole lot powdercoated while we wait for the parts delivery from Solowings. Then we can start re assembling!

Whoo Hoo

[Biggles of Africa]

Good going Al, glad to hear you are steaming ahead full speed, keep the updates coming, following with interest.
And pics, we love pics, you know, no pics, it didn't happen.

[Bundy]

Fuel Tank Bracket, straightened and re welded...needs some paint and done

Meet our "new" engine frame. Off to the Powdercoaters with you!

In the impact, the Starboard side of this seatframe bracket sustained damage where the drab strut connects to it via the rose joint. Cut off and re welded into position, also awaiting powdercoating.

Amazingly, this was the only damage to the Banana Pod. (Pitot tube broke off). Fibre glass repair complete, body putty applied and just needs a little elbow grease and sand paper and will have this and the Pylon Fairing re sprayed.

[vernon11]

Looking Good Alan.
Regards,
Vernon.

[Tailspin]

Keep at it Brother.

You will be back in the air sooner than you know it.

[Bundy]

Solowings order done and dusted
(eina bliksem )

Now the powdercoating....

[Bundy]

Stripped all the instruments out of the pod tonight...

Pod Before:

Pod after....ready for sanding and paint prep

Although I packaged and labelled everything extensively.... I hope I can remember where all this crap goes!

[Bundy]

Pod and Pylon Fairing going in for painting on Friday.

Ordered a brand new NC prop today. (R8500 if anyone wants to know)

now.........Vee Vait

Still to get:

NEW COMM SYSTEM (no prizes for guessing which one ) and Repair to Vee Rabbit.
Stickers....got some cool ideas here.

And of course the Big one....a new wing

[Tailspin]

NEW COMM SYSTEM (no prizes for guessing which one ) and Repair to Vee Rabbit.

Hi Bundy

When is delivery coming

[Bundy]

NEW COMM SYSTEM (no prizes for guessing which one ) and Repair to Vee Rabbit.

Hi Bundy

When is delivery coming

Will org next week...been hectic getting all these bits ready for paint. I think I may just drive through myself Good excuse to come have a beer with you.

Give you a shout.

[Bundy]

My son....AP in training! Screw the car, gonna have to buy him a plane in a few years

Frame and various other bits back from the Powdercoaters.

I got excellent service and prices from NPA Powder coaters in Silverton. I can honestly recommend them...

[Biggles of Africa]

Those bits are looking first class, I am glad you were happy with them.
making good progress there.

[HENNING JOHAN]

Bundy about the wing.What was damaged?How does the sail look?I know that the tubing had to bend.Are you going to buy or repair the wing?Good progress on your project!