gareth lacey Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 More pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 OOPS more pics 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 And More Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted August 9, 2013 Author Share Posted August 9, 2013 HI all some more pics of progress 1. our no 2.step 3.graphics 4.wiring harness 5.more graphics 6.and more 7, and more cheers Gareth & Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Morgan Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 WOW that is a realy great paint job this has to be one of the best i have seen The aircraft is a real credit to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virago Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Hi Gareth and Craig! I have to agree with Garry ... top job! John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 She looks amazing Gareth. Can't wait for the flying videos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 Thanks Guys all the kudos goes to Craig ,he did all the painting ,i just helped with the prep of bodywork, the airbrush work was done by a young artist ,we are well pleased with outcome, a couple more epics ,we sat in today and made aeroplane noises LOL still waiting on prop those yanks are so slooowww cheers Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh Posted August 11, 2013 Share Posted August 11, 2013 Wow, looks like something you see in a custom car show, love the polished step Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted August 11, 2013 Author Share Posted August 11, 2013 Thanks PaulH its a nice touch and the step works well for me (buggered knees ) and being alum its very light Craig gets more ideas as we have progressed with the build cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Well, its been a long time coming (the prop that is ) the prop arrived wed ,and i installed today ,all electrics finished (thanks Mark,Kyle communications for your help) the fuel system is all finished panel was lit up today final bolt check up so close ,we are both away for 2 weeks , counting down ,here are 2 pics Cheers gareth & Craig the prop was ordered in May 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfGnome Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Geez. Move those cars out of the way and you can pretend that you're in Thunderbirds. I'm sure those trees will lie down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Hi ALl well ,sat we filled the UL with oil, tied the fusalage to a post and fired up the motor ,at idle 40 psi,at full throttle 55 psi all temps in the low range , the engine starts first pop ,being fuel injected easy start, it is a sweet sounding engine , prop balanced, no vibrations at all , the toe brakes need very little pressure to hold it ,even at full throttle all fuel lines no leaks , all electrics and gauges work final fit up and transport to get our test pilot to get it in the air ,so close ,but no rush (a little bit exited though) and we also have a hanger now . cheers Gareth & Craig NB .i have a video but can,t get it to load 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 Where did you get the hangar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGL Fox Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Hey Guys, What a great paint job she looks great, I bet you are looking forward to getting her into the air..well done.. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted October 6, 2013 Author Share Posted October 6, 2013 Yes David , its getting close not to much longer ,happy days cheers Gareth & Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Here it is finished and signed off by LAME will get paperwork off this week 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mothra Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Congrats guys, its been enjoyable following your build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compulsion Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Congratulations. What an awesome looking aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Communications Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Looks fabulous Gareth…. Was speaking with Trevor M today…his hand is all fine now if that is still your plan. Make sure there are several video cameras there for the first flight..depending on the rego returning from "the office" of course.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks Guys , will keep Trevor in the loop , glad his injury is better, hope they dont take to long with the paperwork at RAA cheers gareth & Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barney181269 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hi Gareth & Craig, Congrat's on your great looking Cobra 130. Been following since the pick-up from Taree, great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakej Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I'm based at Aldinga so please make contact when you get here & we can discuss all things aviation . Jake J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magishme Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 Here it is finished and signed off by LAME will get paperwork off this week Hi Gareth, We'll done on your build. I like the idea of the UL engine, can't wait for some feedback on your test flight. It looks like you'll have a great performer there. David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Hi Mags thanks for that , we have run the UL a no of times it seems that there is plenty of power to spare , but time will tell , we have confidence in the engine , all temps and pressure are in tolerences and the prop looks to be a winner , we are still waiting for paperwork to come back then we set a date for our test pilot to fly , we will be doing a few h/speed taxis ourselves to make sure the tracking and rudder imput is all good , we have just made a new bonnet for the engine , we were not happy with first one should be soon for that day , getting exited for that day , will take onboard video and outside video for posting cheers Craig & Gareth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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