Tailspin's VP-1 Project & Sun Bird Deviation

[Tailspin]

More pic's

[Tailspin]

There is still a lot of work but i will be doing much of the work at the Xpo as that is why they request me to be there. I do more in those 4 days then i get done in the year looks like it

[grostek]

Hi Gavin,

Your baby is looking real good.

Spray job very well done.

I realy like those push to open inspection Covers on the fuseage.

Will make the rigging of Cables a doddle and save your hands and arms being scratched or getting stuck in those tiny holes called for in the plans.

The best part is that those additions are probably lighter than what is originally called for. Alu is lighter than Plywood . Nice going.

I am sure she will draw lots of favourable comment at the show.

Kind regards,

Gunter

[Tailspin]

Thanks Gunter

I hope to Spray the Wings tonight and it all ready for final sorta assembly at the Show.

[Tailspin]

Here are some pics from the Hobby-X at the Dome.

[grostek]

Hi Gavin,

Man I got goosebumps when I saw those pics.

You are so very close to completion now.

Hang in there this is going to be one of the best VP's yet.

Kind regards,

Gunter Rostek.

[Tailspin]

Hi All



I finally got it - all the papers are ready to go to the CAA for Regisration and for the flight tests to begin. The AP signed off the FUZZ last week after seeing it at the Show, He is just waiting for me to start that VW motor and prove that it actually does work then it is off the the CAA we go.

WATCH THIS SPACE

[grostek]

Great News Gavin,

Congratulations.


Now go out and relax .

You are what homebuilding is all about.

You have faced mountains and reduced them little bit by little bit with a bloody teaspoon. (The powers that be don't allow a larger implement)

You must have been at the stage where you would have GIVEN the project away, but reason and perseverance pulled you through.

The engine will run fine, just dont do extended ground runs, because she will overheat without flying speed.

Also put on some close fitting baffles to make sure she gets enough air when fying.

Do you have a CHT to fit?

Remember what Bud Evans said about overheating "A pint of Wynns "sorted out his initial overheating issues.

Can't wait for pics to show the proud farther at the controls.

Once again Congratulations and well done.


Kind regards,

Gunter.

PS Does this mean I have to pull finger and make a start on the spars for your new baby?

[Thunderboy]

Watching this space

[Morph]

Well done Tailspin, really looking forward to your first successfull test flight

How far away do you think that is?

[Tailspin]

Well done Tailspin, really looking forward to your first successfull test flight

How far away do you think that is?

I am just waiting for the test pilot to give me the go ahead to take the aircraft to the Airfield for him to test everything and start the final assembly. I will be visiting him over the long weekend and we will be deciding on a date so getting there.

[weedy]

Well done Gavin, and to think you wanted to pack it in not to long ago.

Very few true EAA projects get done these days.

[Tailspin]

Very true Claude

I have had times where i wanted to put her on her nose and set fire to it
There are some nigly bits i need to sort out but we are now just about to turn finals and then it is all down hill from there.

[swiftprop]

Hi Gavin
Looks like your perseverance is paying off. Well done!

[grostek]

Hi Gavin,

Any updates? what progress?

As Duck says "Stop fiddling man just fly the airie"

Hope you are now truly at the finals stage.

Kind regards,

Gunter Rostek.