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  • November 8, 2009 at 4:03 pm in reply to: EON Olympia 2b #1145108
    Ken
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    In the early 80’s I had a share in a 2b at Morridge near Leek with the Staffordshire gliding club, sadly I cant remember the reg number as I only entered Oly 2b in the log book. It had been modified with a larger canopy off a Skylark I think. It was a great old machine that used to creak if you were in strong lift ( who needs a vario) and could stay up on the slightest bit of lift. Morridge was a hill site and I spent hours ridge soaring at around 30kts. I even did my Silver distance in it, fantastic fun… a bit hairy on aerotow behind a Chippie as you had the stick almost fully forward to keep in station.

    Yes I have great memories of the Oly 2b, have often thought of giving gliding a go again. Well done for saving yours, brilliant.

    Ken

    November 5, 2009 at 8:28 am in reply to: Mew Gull G-AEKL #1148352
    Ken
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    Thanks John, much appreciated, I have passed the info on.

    July 10, 2009 at 8:06 pm in reply to: Warbirds Worldwide magazines #1184271
    Ken
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    Just thought I would refresh this post by saying all the magazines are in excellent condition. A dealer has offered £30 but if any member can match this (or better as its a good cause) then I would rather they had them. the missing ones are easy to get off e-bay.

    Any takers?

    Ken

    June 26, 2009 at 3:28 pm in reply to: Hawker Cygnet #1199701
    Ken
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    Hi Andy,

    Any chance you would like to post your views on how she flies.

    Thanks

    Ken

    ps. seems I was half right on the engine.

    June 26, 2009 at 6:24 am in reply to: Hawker Cygnet #1199904
    Ken
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    Thanks for the info on the engine, I just had it in mind it was a VW conversion.

    I have found the pics I took at the PFA rally in the 90’s, I am not sure if its the one Don did or note, no doubt someone will know. I was very impressed at the time on the construction a fantastic job.Hopefully it will post ok as its my first attempt at a pic posting.

    June 24, 2009 at 6:35 am in reply to: Hawker Cygnet #1202474
    Ken
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    I think the engine in the replica at Shuttleworth uses a 1/2 VW conversion, what you basicaly do is cut a VW beetle engine in half to make it a twin cylinder which looks like the Cherub. I dont suppose its a simple as that but drawings are available for the conversion. Nothing pops up on a Google search for drawings, perhaps the lads at old Warden would know.

    I have just had a thought (must stop doing that) I will ask at the PFA, now called the LAA as they cleared the aeroplane so they must know.

    June 22, 2009 at 5:09 pm in reply to: Auster control column #1204615
    Ken
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    Should have done a search before posting just found a few on the airliners site

    June 22, 2009 at 4:57 pm in reply to: Auster control column #1204624
    Ken
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    Thanks for sorting it for me, do you have a similar link to internal shots of the J1 series of Austers by any chance please

    Thanks

    Ken

    June 22, 2009 at 12:31 pm in reply to: Auster control column #1204835
    Ken
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    Now all the Auster people are back from Middle Wallop I wonder if any can help me please with my question

    Thanks

    Ken

    June 20, 2009 at 12:25 pm in reply to: Magneto switch #1206892
    Ken
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    I have one here I would consider swapping for any instruments for the Comet project if you are interested

    Ken

    June 14, 2009 at 8:38 am in reply to: Comet Open Day at Derby #1214145
    Ken
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    Just a note to remind everyone its the open day at the Comet restoration centre Derby Airfield. Hope to see some of you there to see the progress.

    June 12, 2009 at 8:36 am in reply to: Comet Open Day at Derby #1216103
    Ken
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    As an added bonus there is a Waco biplane in the hanger for some maintenance work, a fantastic looking aeroplane, if you ask nicely I am sure someone will show you around it.

    Also one of the restoration group members will bw having a book sale on the day of old aeroplane books to help rais fundds, he says he has about 150 so plenty to go through.

    Ken

    June 5, 2009 at 5:04 pm in reply to: Bleriot pictures #1222898
    Ken
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    Thanks for the info I will have to get a copy, there is a good piece in the latest Flypast about Swedish built Bleriot’s and a Mikael Carlson who has 2 originals which he flies. Great.

    May 29, 2009 at 12:55 pm in reply to: Instrument part numbers #1232518
    Ken
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    thanks for the info posted, Can I just confirm the Comet these are for is the DH88 Comet with the Gipsy Queen engines.
    Seems I may have the wrong generators then which is a pity as they are brand new.

    Ken

    May 29, 2009 at 11:10 am in reply to: Instrument part numbers #1232747
    Ken
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    Thanks Mark,

    I have a pair of RPM’s 6A-778 (early type) for the Comet project and was sold a pair of RPM generators said to be the correct ones No 6A-4333780 (KGA043). This number seems long but is on the label on the side.

    I have been offered another RPM which looks closer in design to those originaly used ..No 6A-1429 and I wondered if the generators I have will still work, but have also seen some other generators 6A-1549 .This is why I was asking about a list to try and help me see if things will match up

    Will the lists you have help?

    Thanks

    ken

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