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But we knew you would......
Fri Apr 15, 2016 8:15 am
#1449434
Well I am getting a bit frustrated now, as still no date set to collect, but that's aviation for you 
When I had the independant survey done it was identified there was a bit of play in the aileron system at the base of the front control column. Inspector said it would need attention at some point, but was fit to fly. The permit had expired*, so I put a deposit down and the agreement was the owner would get the permit sorted. When their inspector checked the aircraft, they 'snagged' the aileron for excessive play. Owner said they would sort and ordered the parts which arrived 3 weeks ago. I spoke to them yesterday and asked for an update, but the aircraft hasn't been touched yet!
If the aircraft was local I would do it myself and get it inspected and permit flight done, but it is at Popham, a 5 hour drive away!
Patience is a virtue, as the saying goes
*I know technically a permit does not expire, it is the certificate of validity
When I had the independant survey done it was identified there was a bit of play in the aileron system at the base of the front control column. Inspector said it would need attention at some point, but was fit to fly. The permit had expired*, so I put a deposit down and the agreement was the owner would get the permit sorted. When their inspector checked the aircraft, they 'snagged' the aileron for excessive play. Owner said they would sort and ordered the parts which arrived 3 weeks ago. I spoke to them yesterday and asked for an update, but the aircraft hasn't been touched yet!
If the aircraft was local I would do it myself and get it inspected and permit flight done, but it is at Popham, a 5 hour drive away!
Patience is a virtue, as the saying goes
*I know technically a permit does not expire, it is the certificate of validity
Mon May 23, 2016 9:57 am
#1457222
Well finally the stars and planets aligned and I collected 'WA' from Popham and brought her to the sunny North West 
It was an epic day for me in so many ways, and one I shall always remember.
Many thanks to all who have offered guidance, help & advice, but a special thanks to RichV
What an absolute gent you are sir and I am forever in your debt
I left home at 0440 for the long drive sarf, and landed at Blackpool at 2040, having popped into Ha'penny Green for some fuel enroute. Thanks to the fire crew there for a much needed cuppa
It was an epic day for me in so many ways, and one I shall always remember.
Many thanks to all who have offered guidance, help & advice, but a special thanks to RichV
What an absolute gent you are sir and I am forever in your debt I left home at 0440 for the long drive sarf, and landed at Blackpool at 2040, having popped into Ha'penny Green for some fuel enroute. Thanks to the fire crew there for a much needed cuppa
Mon May 23, 2016 12:57 pm
#1457266
Great news - Congrats Sean. Time to post us a picture surely ? Hope you enjoy the summer...
(Got close up last week for the first time to a vintage Aeronca, think it was a Champ. Spotted in an opened hangar in Cardiff (EGFF), I wandered in and was greeted by a lovely chap called Alan, who was working on it, making some aluminium brackets. Made my 40 yr old Archer look soooo new! The cockpit reeked of history).
(Got close up last week for the first time to a vintage Aeronca, think it was a Champ. Spotted in an opened hangar in Cardiff (EGFF), I wandered in and was greeted by a lovely chap called Alan, who was working on it, making some aluminium brackets. Made my 40 yr old Archer look soooo new! The cockpit reeked of history).
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Mon May 23, 2016 1:07 pm
#1457270
I'm guessing Alan Crutcher and an Aeronca Chief, the side by side one.
Wed May 25, 2016 6:30 am
#1457685
Good news Sean you must be relieved to have her home.
Hope to see you in the skies around the NW later in the year when I return to the UK.
Perhaps you can drop in to my home field for a brew one day. I'll send you a pm.
Hope to see you in the skies around the NW later in the year when I return to the UK.
Perhaps you can drop in to my home field for a brew one day. I'll send you a pm.
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Wed May 25, 2016 10:51 am
#1457728
The Kissimmee Bum wrote:Good news Sean you must be relieved to have her home.
Hope to see you in the skies around the NW later in the year when I return to the UK.
Perhaps you can drop in to my home field for a brew one day. I'll send you a pm.
A NW flyin ?
Levis Sed Non Parvus
Wed May 25, 2016 11:58 am
#1457759
Lockhaven wrote:The Kissimmee Bum wrote:Good news Sean you must be relieved to have her home.
Hope to see you in the skies around the NW later in the year when I return to the UK.
Perhaps you can drop in to my home field for a brew one day. I'll send you a pm.
A NW flyin ?
We have one every year. The Ince fly-in and barbecue is legendary.
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Zulus.............................Thousands of em!!!!!!!!!!!