Chris Moore’s Lancair has first flight
Click here to see the photos on the First Flights Page
Click here to see the photos on the First Flights Page
Greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Keith Jarvis this week. Keith was well known as a prolific builder and passionate supporter of homebuilt aircraft. He also had an interesting life as a bomber pilot in WW2 and a long career in Air Traffic Control.
Ian Shaughnessy has saved a collection of hardware (nuts, bolts, rivets, clamps etc.) from being thrown out and would like to give them away to builders who need them. Give away. Plus postage. Still unpacking boxes, so he may have what you want. Click here to Email Ian to see if he has the ones…
Steve Nelson (Australian Team Manager) Reporting on the F1D World Championships from West Baden Springs Hotel, Indiana. Eventual winner was Brett Sanborn (US). He had a 27min flight on Wednesday and was the one to beat. But just when a few others were getting close, he pulled out another 27min flight in the last round…
Congratulations to Peter Bakker on the first flight of his Sonex on Thursday 9 October 2014. Test pilot Steve Nelson has to cut the flight short due to an oil pressure drop. Problem now fixed and test flying continues. Click here for more details on the SonexAus Wiki.
During August a workshop visit was held to see Morrie Hoy’s just completed Lancair 360 aircraft. The event was well attended by club members and friends. The airplane is an example of a builder who has spent many hours and amazing attention to detail to produce an exciting new aircraft. At the September club meeting Ted…
Click here to see the video on the first flights page.