Sapphire LSA Mk 11 Assistance Needed

[Riley]

Some months back a bent and totally dis-assembled Sappire LSA Mk 11 ended up in my shed. All the loose hardware bits & pieces arrived in a 60 litre drum without a bolt or fastening left on the hull. I'm now piecing it back together and, despite it being a very simple design, there are some areas where my bruised old brain just can't see the assembly process. I borrowed a 20 year old copy of a Facet Aircraft handbook but it doesn't contain much detail and absolutely no dimensions, so does any owner/builder out there have a modern build manual or assembly instructions that I could get a copy from? Very happy to re-imburse any resultant costs. Pm me with your contact nr & Ill give you a call. Tks in advance.

 

 

[Riley]

Some months back a bent and totally dis-assembled Sappire LSA Mk 11 ended up in my shed. All the loose hardware bits & pieces arrived in a 60 litre drum without a bolt or fastening left on the hull. I'm now piecing it back together and, despite it being a very simple design, there are some areas where my bruised old brain just can't see the assembly process. I borrowed a 20 year old copy of a Facet Aircraft handbook but it doesn't contain much detail and absolutely no dimensions, so does any owner/builder out there have a modern build manual or assembly instructions that I could get a copy from? Very happy to re-imburse any resultant costs. Pm me with your contact nr & Ill give you a call. Tks in advance.

So, from the total lack of response thus far to my plea for assistance/info, must I assume that I have the only Sapphire LSA Mk11 in Oz?? Surely a forum member either has the goods or could put me in contact with someone who does? The former owner/proprietor of Sapphire has shut down the operation and is now an interstate school teacher so isn't available for product queries. Standing by for some help here folks.

 

 

[turboplanner]

I was going to post a comment about your condition, but Ah Loque's warning about swearing stopped me in my tracks.

 

You might have to take a holiday to Cecil Plains or do a deal with a Qld Draftsman if Tomo was interested.

 

 

[Bernie]

A bit harsh Turbo.

 

I thought he asked a fair question.

 

I cant help Riley.

 

Bernie.

 

 

[turboplanner]

He did ask a fair question, and my first line was an attempt at humour considering this: "must I assume that I have the only Sapphire LSA Mk11 in Oz??"

 

I'm aware that Riley has given considerable help to others, and Tomo has the only similar unit I know.

 

Photographing and drawing up the aircraft in detail is probably two or three days work for a mechanical Draftsman, but then he would have the detailed information he's looking for.

 

 

[robinsm]

Contact the Tech manager at Raa-aus and see if he can help with contacts re the sapphire. Worth a try.

 

 

[skeptic36]

Some months back a bent and totally dis-assembled Sappire LSA Mk 11 ended up in my shed. All the loose hardware bits & pieces arrived in a 60 litre drum without a bolt or fastening left on the hull. I'm now piecing it back together and, despite it being a very simple design, there are some areas where my bruised old brain just can't see the assembly process. I borrowed a 20 year old copy of a Facet Aircraft handbook but it doesn't contain much detail and absolutely no dimensions, so does any owner/builder out there have a modern build manual or assembly instructions that I could get a copy from? Very happy to re-imburse any resultant costs. Pm me with your contact nr & Ill give you a call. Tks in advance.

Hi Riley,

Just obtained permission to give you contact details of a bloke over here who owns a Saphire and says he has a lot of stuff on a disc. So a P.M is on its way.

 

Regards Bill

 

 

[Tomo]

I've got a Solitaire, which I'm not entirely sure how similar to a Sapphire the airframe is.. however if you need anymore info give us a yell.

 

 

[Riley]

Just back fm the regular three-day weekend in the bush to find that the internet billy has been boiling in my absence. Muchas gracias to those who offered a possible resolution to my dilemna. I've been in contact with skeptic 36's referrral and now have the promise of a CD-full of everything I ever wanted to know about Sapphires being put in the mail shortly (thanks Bill). Again, my appreciation is extended to all. cheers

 

 

[Riley]

Greetings All. Just a follow-up note with public recognition and thanks for assistance received from forum members skeptic36 and Jack Harry. A very welcome result to my plea for Sapphire information was received in the form of a CD mailed from Victoria with a wealth of detail on the subject (and Jack wouldn't take any recompense). Once again Forum members have bridged the gap between wanting/needing to do something and being able to do it. Much appreciated. Riley