Neil_S Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Hi Chris, Good move! Tell us something about yourself........do you fly or hoping to do so? Where? What? etc etc Cheers, Neil
derekliston Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 Welcome, we need new blood with lots to say! Where are you based, what do you fly, what do you want to fly?
red750 Posted July 16, 2020 Posted July 16, 2020 The others have said the rest. Jump right in, don't be shy.
adshedsyd Posted July 18, 2020 Posted July 18, 2020 based in capertee I have a rather nice airfield and house which i would like to share with someone who has some knowledge of repainting a gel coat aircraft. the gel coat is crazed and not sure if i have to take off all the gel coast before repainting? anyone got any ideas. can offer accommodation and a hourly rate for someone who whats to be on a afarm for a few weeks. I also have a old lazair that i would like to convert to electric power anyone got any ideas? i regards to the lack of daily viewers I suspect that flying is a costly and time consuming activity which puts a lot of people off.
ChrisFormosa Posted July 22, 2020 Author Posted July 22, 2020 Hi Chris, Good move! Tell us something about yourself........do you fly or hoping to do so? Where? What? etc etc Cheers, Neil Hi Neil I think I am going through a mid life crisis. I want to fly. I really want to buy my own plane and fly my wife and myself up and down the coast. I live in Yeppoon, Central Queensland. East of Rockhampton. We fly out of Hedlow field. I hope to buy a Sling 4 or the likes 1
ChrisFormosa Posted July 22, 2020 Author Posted July 22, 2020 based in capertee I have a rather nice airfield and house which i would like to share with someone who has some knowledge of repainting a gel coat aircraft. the gel coat is crazed and not sure if i have to take off all the gel coast before repainting? anyone got any ideas. can offer accommodation and a hourly rate for someone who whats to be on a afarm for a few weeks. I also have a old lazair that i would like to convert to electric power anyone got any ideas? i regards to the lack of daily viewers I suspect that flying is a costly and time consuming activity which puts a lot of people off. Mate, I don't know anything at all about fibreglassing but I can tell you that at this stage, if you want a coal fired plane, you will need to load up more batteries than the plane can carry. Quite frankly, you would be much better off with a diesel engine plane. If you are worried about the environment then 110% you'd be better off with a diesel engine rather than coal power.
ChrisFormosa Posted July 22, 2020 Author Posted July 22, 2020 Welcome, we need new blood with lots to say! Where are you based, what do you fly, what do you want to fly? Thanks Derek, I don't fly anything yet. Still doing the theory and want to get my ticket so I can fly. I am keen on the Sling 4 or Diamond Air retractable.
derekliston Posted July 25, 2020 Posted July 25, 2020 Hi Neil I think I am going through a mid life crisis. I want to fly. I really want to buy my own plane and fly my wife and myself up and down the coast. I live in Yeppoon, Central Queensland. East of Rockhampton. We fly out of Hedlow field. I hope to buy a Sling 4 or the likes You would probably know Jeffrey Hoskins with the Brumby?
RoscoNZ Posted July 27, 2020 Posted July 27, 2020 Hi. I have completed a Sonex and it is nearly ready for a test flight. Just waiting for a new propeller. It has a 80 hp AeroVee motor. I am also halve way through building a Savannah. May be flying at the end of the year. Progress has been going well so far. Both planes are in my hanger at Bridge Pa airport by Hastings. 3
Gurster-71 Posted July 27, 2020 Posted July 27, 2020 G’day all. Just joined the forum too! Nice to be here.
facthunter Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 Welcome to all newcomers. Hope you get (and give) a lot . Nev
RoscoNZ Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 I am building a Savannah also. Here are some pics. Went for a fly in one the other day. Nice plane.
Butch Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 Welcome mate, This is a great site with lots of information , we are all here to share what we know and don't feel you can't ask questions. There's a lot of very experienced Pilots that will share their knowledge (not me LOL )
Yenn Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 Welcome all newcomers. Adshedsyd. You didn't say what type of aircraft you want to paint. Most aircraft do not have gel coat so be careful that it is not more serious crazing of the finish plus matrix.
Neil_S Posted July 29, 2020 Posted July 29, 2020 I am building a Savannah also. Here are some pics. Went for a fly in one the other day. Nice plane. Good choice!! 1
facthunter Posted October 26, 2020 Posted October 26, 2020 Welcome aboard. Don't be shy .We were all NEW once . Nev
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