[Best petrol engine for a Seagull Steen Skybolt]

My Skybolt was very satisfactory powered by an NGH 17!

[STAMPE SV4 SLEC LASER CUT KIT]

I  bought this partially built kit a few months ago but I am struggling to find the space to build it.  Only the front fuselage crutch has been assembled & this is how I bought it.

 

It comes with the extra optional G/F cowl & is in excellent, original condition.

 

I live in CT13 & would prefer collection but am willing to discuss a meet up.

 

A bargain at £200.

[Winter is here....who's been flying?]

My first flight of 2024, today.  The weather at Dover was amazingly good for mid February, gentle breeze & bright sun.  I am looking forward to more tomorrow.

[Moki 180 Silencer]

Helicoil a success!

[Moki 180 Silencer]

A good idea, thanks.

[Moki 180 Silencer]

Thanks Both.  Looks like I will have to drill & tap M5.

[Moki 180 Silencer]

I have acquired a Moki 180 2 stroke, recently, it came without the silencer fixing bolts.  I am unable to achieve satisfactory security with M4 bolts & M5s are too big.  Can anyone confirm the correct size, please?

 

Tony

[Hobbyking coming back to the UK]

To test the system, I bought a couple of cheap items from the UK warehouse last Thursday.  They arrived today!

[Adhesive trim]

Loads on Ebay!

[Seagull Chipmunk engine]

No problem with the longish fuel feed.

[Seagull Chipmunk engine]

Please see the attached photo.  The tank is a square SLEC item, I think 14oz, it projects approx 6mm above the former immediately behind it.  Surgery was required!

[Seagull Chipmunk engine]

Hello Manish,

Sorry for the tardy response.  My tank sits on the bottom of the engine box, several cms  back from the firewall.  The fuel tubing goes thro the original hole.

[MFA High Sierra]

I have a partially built example.  You are welcome to collect it from CT13.  Gratis.

 

[Glow to petrol conversion, 0.S 120]

The 120AX is a 2 stroke!

 

[Glow to petrol conversion, 0.S 120]

I have an OS 120AX which has been converted to run on petrol using a MMM kit.  It has the a standard OS carb, is very powerful, idles & accelerates as well as anyone would wish & is remarkably economical.  I use a synthetic oil at 20:1.

[Dragon Lady advice]

Mine was almost ballistic with an OS 120 AX

[RAF C130 Flypast]

I was very disappointed that the South East was missing from the itinerary.  I was on No2 course at Thorney Island, followed by 2 years in Singapore.

[633 Squadron just started on ITV 4]

I was at an ATC camp at Kinloss when the film was being shot.  The Mosquitos were a great diversion & source of wonder.  Air experience in Lancaster derivatives too!

[Autumn's here, who's been flying?]

Three stalwarts flew at Dover today in spite of the warm breeze.  The thermometer in my show showed 21.5C- October!!

[MH Queen Elisabeth]

Must be time to take off the eulogy?

[Hobby king customer service]

I think they are just clearing the left over stock in the UK warehouse, which was closing anyway because the tax regime changed.  Very soon (a few hours) after announcing a closing down sale in 2020, the Ipswich area was badly affected by Covid & that finished the UK operation.

 

They can't be faulted for trying to sell in as few transactions as possible.

[Hobby king customer service]

Minimum order $1k, to be collected from Elmsett warehouse.

[Terra 2.5]

Where were you flying, please?

[Hobby king customer service]

I received an email this AM, as club secretary, from [email protected] suggesting what I assume to be their old UK stock would be available to club members at a sale price & that redued postage cost.  Any one else been approached?

 

Beaten by Brian!

 

Tony Scott

[NGH 38 review Feb. 2021]

Mine is nearly run in & is satisfactory so far.