Hennie Engelbrecht

good on you mate Hennie

Oh I have been a busy boy but ubfortunately not on the plane.I bought into a company and have been managing.....barely. Hopefully December will see me kickoff. I would like to do somee tests on Kinetix epoxy as that seems to be a locaal brand used on planes. I have some MGS but it costs big bucks to buy and transport. I am changing my shipping boxes so that I can utilize it for storage of my fuselage. I marked up my plans with the newsletters. I reviewed all the chapters and made a list of tips. Whilst in South africa, I bought Bi-directional "sock material" or glass braid 245 gram and 165 mm wide. This might be interesting to use on the wheel bown lieu of the plans strips. I know Jannie used this approach on his latest nose wheel

Chris Do you have some references that are using Kinetix? I have done some research on the same and came to the conclusion (albeit that of a novice) that it is better than West 105/209. Hennie

No need to be concerned. You can purchace the 209 hardener and together with the 105 resin it forms an approved system. Some use the 105/205 system for tapes. You are still good to go and not all is lost Hennie

Add to the list XP 400 Model IO-400 Displacement 400 cubic inches Compression 8.7:1 Prop. Drive Direct, AS127 Type 2 Modified Prop. Type Constant-Speed Weight 310 lb Mount Type 1 or 2 Dynafocal, Conical Horsepower 220 HP at 8.7:1 Dimensions 24.0" H x 34.3" W x 32.8" D Note Only available with roller lifter technology OR Model IO-400 SRE Displacement 400 cubic inches Compression 10:1 Prop. Drive Direct, AS127 Type 2 Modified Prop. Type Constant-Speed Weight 310 lb Mount Type 1 or 2 Dynafocal, Conical Horsepower 250 HP at 10:1 Dimensions 24.0" H x 34.3" W x 32.8" D Note Only available with roller lifter technology Hennie

Fien by me...... Hennie

Bought one with variable speed in June 2006 for $ 499-00 AUD. Came in steel case with range of blades, sanding attachments and the like. Best thing since sliced bread. I will check with the same company in the morning for latest price. I looked at the Bosch a few days ago and found it slightly larger to the hand than a Fein. the halfmoon blade is also larger than Fein. Hennie

Yes, stationary foot insert and self sharpening. The cutter wheel is ogtagonal. I do not think it will be good for cutting an intricate shape but will do straight lines well. I may use it on wet material but will have to watch the blade binding. Time will tell....but a nice gadget at $60 AUS

Hi all Have a look at this tool I spotted in a local hardware shop. It is called a Bosch universal cordless cutter. It has a carbide insert http://www.bosch-do-it.com.au/boptocs2-au/Product.jsp;jsessionid=FDD350F70990E79B6C4625C3FEDEDE83.worker1?country=AU&lang=en&division=hw&ccat_id=100770&event=getDetails&object_id=14253 or:http://www.bosch-pt.com/productspecials/green/xeo/uk/en/ Not sure how the rotating part will stand up to epoxy ingress Hennie

Hilti has a very good range of intumescent foams, calking and fittings for use in sealing penetrations. I used it in electrical switchrooms Hennie

Dave Will you be able to get epoxy in Esperance? I am resident in Perth (approx 700 km North of Esperance) Quite a few Long ezes around and Kevin Dove is also not far away. I have MGS, kevin is building and I am sure there are guys around here taht can give you an opinion. Hennie

Wet and windy Temperature about 14 deg C. Had driving rain yesterday(Umbrellas are of no use) so much so that I asked the agents not to deliver. The gods were smiling upon me today....... gave me some sunshine for an hour Hennie

Hi All Well Father Christmas arrived in June for me. At 9h30 the truck carrying my project bought from Idaho Rob pulled up in our driveway. My son was on hand to enjoy the moment with me. Two boxes were unloaded with the aid of a battery powered pallet hauler and stacked under the car shed. The crates survived the shipping ordeal very well. Some damage occurred on the larger crate. I opened the side for a quick look. Visually no damage but I will unpavk that layer tonight to make sure. I took som photographs and forwarded it to the local agent. The quality of the packing material is in a word excelent. Well done to Jeff and Craters and Freighters. I include some photos for all to share. Hennie

Luckily the shipper in USA knows where the land of milk and Customs is. I have a declaration in place stating that the wood used conforms to Australian Customs and inspection requirements. Hennie

Today I got a phone call from the clearing agents with the news that my eagle has landed in Fremantle port. It will take another week to get through the customs system. Who knows, I might even get a post cure complement of the custom officials fearing there are untoward crawing and creeping insects in the payload. An hour at 100 degrees will do the job! Cannot wait Hennie

I spoke to the original builder's grandson and now owner ot the plane. He took it after thirty years in a shed and many in a museum, rebuilt it and now flies it frequently. He has got 16 hrs on the bird... an absolute labour of love Hennie

Hi all two weekends ago we had a fly-in about 40 km south of Perth. My sond and I, friends from Perth and a friend from Singapore ( a Cirrius and Cesna pilot) drove down to attend the fly-in. It was a fantastic day with wonderful plane sall arround. I attach some photographs of what this forum is all about. Canards/..... The plane you see was built in 1972. There was another canard built in 1985. Both Long EZ. One of the planes flew from Sydney to NZ (1100 nm at 163 litres at an average of i think about 145 knots. Fantastic. There were other incredible planes and , amongst others probably one of the oldest homebuilts I know of. I attach some photos a friend took

ZUCZZ is not Jannie Hennie

Not sure I follow the above. Can you expand on the statement? Hennie

Thanks Chris Next step is to learn to set up a website Hennie