glongrid

See classifieds for the sale of Savannah XL VG kit minus engine.

Congrats Rocket, when do you take delivery. I would be very interested to see as I am currently building an XL in Bayswater.

About to re-aquaint myself with my partially completed XL after about 6 mnths layoff. I am now fully retired & hope to get stuck in. As for the seats, I have them unpacked so what should I look for to ascertain the answer to your question? I can send pic. if that helps!

Hi 80kts,

Fellow Savvy builder. Hi Mark, very interested in your build so far, some great pictures. I started my XL back in December 2009 & was going along nicely when my youngest, a daughter decided to move back home about 3 months ago. This literally decimated any build area in the garage I had slowly aquired to the extent I have not done a thing since. I have completed both the fin & rudder & top skinned the left wing, I think. Will have to reaquaint myself with progress in the near future. Am planning to erect a couple of garden sheds down the back to transfer her belongings into soon. I have many pictures like you but won't post as they will only confuse your thread, unless I can help someone or I need advice on a specific issue. Anyhow, keep up the good work & I will continue to monitor site to follow your build with interest. PS. The biggest issue I have is that building the savvy in Melbourne seems to make me very unique. No others near by to have site visits with.

Hi, guys. I'm a bit confused as to what I will be registering my Savannah XL under when it is completed. My understanding is that it will be LSA Category under CAO 95.32 as it has a MTOW & Vso not exceeding 600kg & 45kts respectively but greater than 450kg. Additionally, regular & formal build inspections by SAAA personnel seem like a good idea, especially if I ever have to part with it. What are your thoughts? Gordon Bayswater, VIC.

Well done Ron. I still have not progressed very far with my build as I have been concentrating on GFPT. Finally got it pre Xmas & now hope to move on with nav's. Anyhow, re regular inspections of your build. How did you organise it, what was involved & were you happy overall? Forgive me if you have already talked about this in previous logs & am happy to troll through if needed. Regards, Gordon.

I have just started assembling XL & my initial experience with ICP supplied primer is, to put it simply, not good. As per the instructions, I am only priming metal to metal surfaces with a paint brush. The result is streaky & in some cases lumpy adhesion. Also the lower edges of components are collecting excess primer which I feel I should remove mechanically along with clearing all holes of primer. Cleco's may eventually jam if dried primer is lodged in them over time. Can anyone tell me if I am being over critical or do I have genuine reason for concern. Gordon. PS. I have posted this request elsewhere but feel it may be missed due to age of original thread. I hope the dual postings do not run contrary to forum protocol.

Hi guys, just noticed this thread. I have just started assembling XL & my initial experience with ICP supplied primer is, to put it simply, not good. As per the instructions, I am only priming metal to metal surfaces with a paint brush. The result is streaky & in some cases lumpy adhesion. Also the lower edges of components are collecting excess primer which I feel I should remove mechanically along with clearing all holes of primer. Cleco's may eventually jam if dried primer is lodged in them over time. Can anyone tell me if I am being over critical or do I have genuine reason for concern. Gordon.

T87, thanks, I think I will do as the documentation says & coat all metal to metal surfaces prior to fixing together. Gordo.

Ron, thanks for the advice. I need to keep asking as I have a tendency to try too long to self fix. However, your philosophy seems very sound. Gordo.

Hi Ron. Very interested in your progress. I have just landed a VG XL in kit form & am in the process of collating all the bits. Nearly gave up until I read your thread. Will perservere now. Just "clecoed" the fin & immediatley struck trouble with alignment of holes. Anyway will look at closer & see if I'm being over critical tomorrow. Excuse my ignorance but why is it suggested all metal to metal contact be via supplied primer? Is it only dissimilar metals or ALL metal contact? And does this not mean that the electrical conductivity between "bits" will be compromised? Surely it is of paramount importance to have an all metal plane electrically conductive throughout, if for no other reason than to inhibit static build up? Cheers, Gordon.

Nice report, Maj. Sure makes me feel better as I am about to take delivery of a VG XL next week in kit form. Will show your assessment to the "minister of finance". Your credentials as a "wing commander" may hold some sway. Regards, Gordo.

Thanks for that Brett & Captain. Sometimes it's hard to see the forrest for the trees. Cheers, Gordon.