Stefan Hafner Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Well, its almost there now, after delays with making the canopy due to not being able to get the right materials out here in rural Spain, I've almost finished the canopy now, just need to spend a bit more time sanding and lacquering, then pop on the canopy and some trim lines and it as good as ready to go, fingers crossed I'll have it done this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Hafner Posted February 28, 2014 Author Share Posted February 28, 2014 Got all the major assemble finished now, just got to finish up the electrics and run in the engine then shes ready for flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 looks excellent Stefan Edited By john stones 1 on 28/02/2014 12:56:35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Dear Stefan, looking at your pics and posts, I'm convinced that you're a great builder...happy maiden... Rgds Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cymaz Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Looking good By the looks of the pictures can I move out to the sun? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Stefan, I've only just discovered your build thread. Fantastic, cant wait to see the video of the maiden!! Cymaz, I'm hoping to hybernate out there next winter. Will have to add "workshop" to list of attributes. Pool, beach, hypermarket, bar (non kareoke) workshop... Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Hi Stefan, I've only just discovered your build thread. Fantastic, cant wait to see the video of the maiden!! Cymaz, I'm hoping to hybernate out there next winter. Will have to add "workshop" to list of attributes. Pool, beach, hypermarket, bar (non kareoke) workshop... Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Hafner Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 Cheers guys, hopefully get the maiden in the next week or so, Sadly its not always sunny out here, got absolutely soaked this morning while we built a satge for a wee music festival we organise every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Price 2 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi Stefan, Bet it was warmer rain than we had yesterday!! Good luck with the festival hope it all goes well. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Hafner Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Ran the engine in earlier, oh the lovely oily mess but what a lot of power, certainly not going to be lacking in that department Annoyingly the battery I was planning on using for it was pretty dead, and no amount of cycling it would bring it back to life, so new one ordered, but means the maiden flight is delayed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan Hafner Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Well, after having gone to the field yesterday only to find a fairly stiff crosswind that i didn't fancy doing a maiden in, today dawned flat calm with sunny blue skies, so off to the field again i went. And the good news is, She Flies !!!! looks like plenty of power and after a few clicks of trim she flies like on rails. Had a very nice flight, then went for a second one, where the engine cut on me just after take off, so put her down in the neighbouring field, no damage don, but the a bit of soil got into the carb so decided to leave at that and clean out the carb properly at home, better to be safe than ruin the engine. pretty sure she was just running a bit too rich and is still bit fussy as its only had about 3 tanks of fuel through. And here, a few pics (screen caps from the video) Will get a wee video made over the next few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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