newsletter of the sport aviation association (auckland ...€¦ · 2 committee 2016/17 3 presidents...

The newsletter of the Sport Aircraft Association (Auckland Chapter) Inc

www.saaauckland.org.nz

Sport Aviator January 2017

http://www.saaauckland.org.nz/

Committee 2016/17 E X E C U T I V E C O M M I T T E E

President: David Wilkinson

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Vice President: Gary Briggs

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Secretary: Ken Watters

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Treasurer: Gordon Sanders 09 534 2464

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C O M M I T T E E M E M B E R S

Peter Armstrong David Campbell- 09 576 3676 Morrison

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Scott Neill 09 826 5655 027 479 3280

O P E R A T I O N A L P O S I T I O N S

Safety Officer Technical Library Norm Bartlett Rob Keith

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Tool Library Newsletter Editor Manfred Scherbius Gavin Magill

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Catering Airspace Users Group Carl Pudney Steve Chilcott

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T E C H N I C A L M E N T O R S

Wood & Fabric Mike Tunnicliffe 09 237 8173

Composites Alistair McLachlan 299 2775

Metal Skin Kevin Paulsen 296 5125

Avionics Liviu Filimon 268 1199

FRONT PAGE

DCM’s RV-12 beginning to take shape with the first trial fitting of the wings to the fuselage.

Contents 2 Committee 2016/17

3 Presidents Report

4 From the Editor

5 Chapter News

10 Chapter BBQ

12 Mystery Aircraft

13 In the News & On the Web

14 Upcoming Events

Next Meeting WHEN: Thursday 26th January 2017

WHERE: Auckland Society of Model

Engineers Club Rooms Peterson Road, Panmure Basin

Mt Wellington

SPEAKERS: Alan Butler

Will give a talk on the back-country Cub flying he has done in

the Alaskan Cub around the South Island plus what was done to modify a stock Super Cub with

Alaskan mods.

Keith Weale Will speak on some of the tips he

has found building his RV-12.

SAANZ Auckland Sport Aviator January 2017

3 President’s Report

Happy New Year to you all and I hope you have all had an enjoyable break.

It has been a busy period since our last meeting with a successful and enjoyable BBQ at North Shore, Fly In at Pauanui and the Tauranga airshow among various other events. Hopefully you have managed to get some flying done in between these westerly winds.

The next event is obviously the SAA fly in at Ashburton and we will spend some time looking at the available routes south and the long-range weather forecasts at the meeting on Thursday evening.

I am due for a 100 hr service on the RV which I will complete before I head south. Leanne Paulsen who is now working for ICE Aviation based at Ardmore has very favourable rates for oil and filters since the supply from Hawker Pacific has dried up following their closure. I understand that they are also agents for David Clarke headsets. If anyone is after oil, filters or headsets let me know and I can pass on Leanne’s contact details.

Once again, I thank Gavin on behalf of the chapter for the effort that he puts into the newsletter, it is much appreciated.

See you all on Thursday Cheers

David


4 From the Editor

Hi Everyone

Happy New Year everyone. I hope your Xmas break

has been an enjoyable one.

As David mentioned it has

been a busy time since the last Newsletter and much

has happened. Thank you to everyone who has sent in updates and pictures of the various events. I would ask

everyone to please remember to take photos when you attend events and send copies to

me of any you think would interest the Chapter as I cannot always get to all events.

One event I unfortunately missed was the

Chapter BBQ. I was not able to battle my way through the turbulence over the Coromandel

Ranges on the day of the BBQ and figured discretion was the better part of valour. By all accounts it was a great day and several

members have sent me photos from the day.

One of the biggest pieces of news of

December was Gordon Lindsay’s first flight in his Corby Starlet ZK-YGL. Congratulations to Gordon on this achievement. It has been a

long time coming but worth the wait.

Paul Edgars SD1 is also rapidly approaching

its first flight and you will read in his update some of the trials and tribulations he has been working through.

Pete Walton has received his new project at his hangar in Whitianga. Pete’s Fokker Tri-

plane comes from Airdrome Aeroplanes in the US. I caught up with Peter over the Xmas

break to have a look at the kit. This is an impressive kitset and given Pete bought the deluxe version of the kit minus engine for the

grand total of US$16K, I think is very good value for money. The engine was a further

US$4K meaning he has the makings of a complete aircraft for around US$20K. Pete tells me the company that made the Fokker

(and other types) is tucked away in the backblocks of Missouri and is run by one guy

and a bunch of his enthusiast mates.

As David also mentioned, the next big event on the SAA calendar is the Great Plains fly-in

at Ashburton. Planning is well underway for Great Plains and Owen Moore, the registration

officer from Ashburton Aviation Museum, tells

me he has over 100 registrations so it is

looking like it will be a bumper year for attendance. Delys and I will be flying down

commercially this year as I don’t have the leave available to fly myself. I am still very much looking forward to attending though.

Another event coming up on the weekend following Great Plains is a Vans’ RV Aircraft

Forum to be held at Whitianga on February 11th. Jim Evans at Mercury Bay Aero Club has arranged for Wally Anderson, former CEO of

Synergy Air who built the LSA RV12, to come and speak and they are promoting the day as

a RV fly-in event as well.

The mystery aircraft for November was correctly identified by Warren Sly as the Budd

RB1 Conestoga. Wikipedia tells me. “The RB-1 Conestoga was a twin-engine, stainless steel

cargo aircraft designed for the United States Navy during World War II by the Budd Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Although it did not see service in a combat theatre, it pioneered design innovations in

American cargo aircraft, later incorporated in modern military cargo airlifters.”

Enjoy the newsletter. See you Thursday night.

Cheers Gavin


5 Chapter News

P R O J E C T U P D A T E

Gordon Lindsay – Corby Starlet

By Don Wilkinson

Dear John [Corby]

Yesterday, 17 Dec 2016, Gordon Lindsay flew his new Starlet ZK-YGL (Yvonne &

Gordon Lindsay or is it "You're Gonna Lovit").

Beautifully built, it was only its 4th flight after David Wilkinson tested it and checked it with 10lb in the baggage locker to ensure

operation was ok at Gordon's weight and CG.

Gordon flew it for 20 mins over the North Shore field and again later in the day in

company with me in TOY when we spent 45 mins over the Gulf and Kawau Island.

While Gordon said, he has a little work to

do on the landings, he flew it well and sat in the hanger after with a beer, a grin and

distant look in his eye. The look reflected his thoughts. "Why didn't I finish it earlier?"

The plane is an immaculate example and

has revealed no issues whatsoever in the initial 3 1/2 hours of testing and operation.

Gordon is totally in agreement that you have again given another Corby builder a huge amount of satisfaction and pleasure.

He said he did worry a little about the huge expanse of water underneath him and I

suggested he should not consider Norfolk at this stage.

Ya old Mate

Don


David Wilkinson– DR 107

By Don Wilkinson

David moved the One Design to his hangar Wed 15 Dec for mating the fuselage and wing. Yes, it did fit. The wing attach bushes

have to be encased in epoxy and left over Christmas. I complimented him and he said

he "did take a couple if measurements during the build"


6 Chapter News


Paul Edgar – SD1

By Paul Edgar

It's so close I can smell it (the smell is probably the coil). Gordon Lindsay came to visit last week to check out my man

carrying model. He seemed impressed until I tried to start the little SD1. A lot of

tinkering and inspecting and I came to the conclusion that there was no spark. Thanks for your time Gordon. Turns out that due to

the vague wiring instructions, lets blame those, I had wired it wrong and done a slow

roast of the stator and possibly the coil. Electricity to me is like magic and I only

have a twenty dollar children’s magicians kit from the warehouse.

The designer has since sent me a crystal-

clear wiring diagram that, whilst doing my initial wiring, would have made life very

simple. New parts are on the way and normal service will shortly resume.

The weight and balance was interesting as I

had the incorrect numbers. Taking the chute out to balance the aircraft revealed

that had I pulled the 'oh shit' cord I would have plummeted to the ground like a flaming shish-kebab as the chute lid was

not going to come off. It now has three small grub screws which should easily let

go. After getting the correct numbers from the designer the weight and balance is within limits and should I get any fatter,

ground effect flying may also be fun.

Previous taxi testing had uncovered a lot of

small issues. The first day out was windy and turning crosswind, the canopy I was holding open for ventilation, flipped open

and smashed the screen.

This of course happened in front of the

North Shore clubhouse. A small bungy cord now has my face the normal pink colour. The position of the canopy retaining cord

was lifting the aft hinge so a new cord and position have cured that problem.

The engine temps have been very hot and bleeding the oil cooler with a syringe revealed a large air bubble. Engine temps

lowered but were still high.

An email out of the blue from a man with an

SD1 from Germany told of similar problems and cures so a bigger aperture in the lower

cowling, wrapping the exhaust and channelling the air past the oil cooler in a more efficient manner have brought the

temps down to normal ground operating temperatures.

Fast taxi testing has shown me the need to master the heel brakes but while the engine was running the acceleration and rudder

authority were good and my last run at 45 knots with all three wheels firmly on the

ground left me with a big grin, sooo close.

A few photos plus a blurb and this ‘you tube’ clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB3hx4vB0

Ro


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB3hx4vB0Ro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB3hx4vB0Ro

7 Chapter News


Pete Walton – Fokker DR1 Tri-Plane

By Gavin Magill

Some photos of Pete Walton’s new project in his Whitianga hangar. The kitset is from Airdrome Aeroplanes in Holden, Missouri.


DCM – RV-12

By DCM

Getting the RV12 centre section out from the lower level to the garage for final assembly.

Fitting the wings for the first time on the RV12. 2 Jan 2017


8 Chapter News


Ken Watters – RV 7

By Ken Watters

Not a lot has happened over the Christmas break unfortunately. I have worked on the following bits:

Firewall sealed as far as I can go at the moment. Brake units fitted to the axles.

Wired up and fitted the servo relays for the

elevator & aileron trim servos.

Carried the wings downstairs and gave

them the alodine treatment and carried them back up again and primed them

upstairs … took a few days for the weary body to recover from that physical effort

and I will have to fix the damage to the stairwell.

Finally, I have met with a removal company

to get the plane out of the window. Should happen around April. All I will need then is

somewhere to take it to ……


Keith Weale – RV-12

By Keith Weale

The finishing kit arrived in a crate with a crushed floor due to poor handling. I discovered this only when I removed the

last of the mountain of packing paper. There lay a bent canopy frame. That’s my

third major replacement part due to third party damage. No one said putting together even an easy RV-12 wouldn’t be without its

trials and tribulations. I have to be philosophical about it though. At least I

won’t be held up waiting for a replacement, as I have plenty to do. It turns out that I

ordered the finishing kit way too early. My excuse is that the foreign exchange rate was favourable at that time.

The fuselage is taking shape slowly. I am painting as I go, which means an entire

rearrangement of the garage every time the greenhouse tent has to be erected. Not dismantling the damaged crate, for

insurance inspection purposes, also takes up valuable space. Nevertheless, I have

almost completed the fuselage belly, and rudder pedals and brakes.


9 Chapter News


Keith Weale – RV-12 Continued

By Keith Weale

I have just started on the fuel lines. I am jumping ahead a little with these as I feel it will be easier to install most of the

plumbing, wiring and control linkages now before the sides and canopy go on. Those

who have gone before seem to agree.

The dreaded bending and flaring of the

longerons turned out to be more of a pussy cat than the tiger that so many make the

task out to be. Van’s Aircraft engineers know what they are doing, so I just

followed the instructions and hammered judiciously away with a little 3 lb sledge hammer and some strategically placed

sacrificial aluminium on the concrete floor as protection. A workshop day later two

perfectly beautiful longerons emerged. It will be a shame to have to hide them under the skin.

C H A P T E R N E W S

Missing Wire Strippers

By Gordon Sanders

One pair of wire strippers has gone missing from the Chapter’s electrical wiring tool kit and been replaced by a different type which does not appear correct for the task. The missing stripper is an Ideal Brand T-Stripper for 16-26awg stranded aircraft wire as shown in the photo. The sizing is critical as the exact diameter of the wire core to be stripped varies between solid and stranded conductors and even slightly with the number of strands. Use of the correct tool ensures wires can be stripped without nicking or severing strands.

Would anyone knowing the whereabouts of these strippers or having any knowledge of them please contact Gordon Sanders at [email protected] or 021-266 0585. Thank you.

Also, if builders wiring their aircraft find that additional crimp tools are required (the present crimper is only for Amp (automotive) red, blue and yellow colour coded cable ends) please advise Gordon, preferably with detailed info, including cable end or connector pin make and size plus tool availability. Using the correct tool not only makes the job easier but better, increasing safety by reducing the chance of failure in service.


mailto:[email protected]

10 Chapter Xmas BBQ b y G o r d o n S a n d e r s

Many thanks to Julian Coles, David

Wilkinson and, most importantly, their wives for their work organising and running

today's BBQ at North Shore.

A very good turn-out of members and friends enjoyed the hospitality in convivial

surroundings. Kids on scooters emphasised that it was a family day as intended. Even

the pet dogs seemed impressed, especially the miniature one that had everyone trained to take a turn throwing its tennis ball for

retrieval practice.

While the wind was blustery at least the

rain stayed away (only a couple of spots) so folk could move around to check out members' aircraft and hangars in the

impressive operating cluster SAA members have established in the corner of the field. A

great day enjoyed by all, so 'Thanks again' to the organisers.


11 Chapter Xmas BBQ


12 Mystery Aircraft Quiz

Another interesting mystery aircraft sent to me by Barry Gillingwater. If you can

identify it, email your answer to the editor at [email protected] before the Chapter meeting and the first person to get the correct answer earns a chocky fish.



13 In the News & On the Web

O N T H E W E B

Jetmen Formation

From Gavin Magill

Amazing video shows three Jetmen fly in formation with the Patrouille de France

display team.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNaZCDhvh

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O N T H E W E B

New Rotary Engine Concept

From Gavin Magill

Imagine a 13.5 kg (30lb) 40hp diesel engine or a 4.5 kg (10lb) 3-5hp engine

driving a generator set for an engine. As one of the comments says. In a small LSA

you could save close to 100lb in engine weight and release that to payload.

http://aviationweek.com/technology/liquidpiston-rotary-x-engine-offers-compact-uav-power?

O N T H E W E B

Flying Model Gull

From Keith Weale You might find this link interesting

https://www.facebook.com/Graphic.world.co/videos/1327465700653390/

O N T H E W E B

3D Printed V8 Engine

From Don Wilkinson I guess we shouldn't be too surprised

anymore at what can be done with 3D-printing machines. The video below shows

the model being assembled like a real engine, and "running" on an engine stand. With the exception of the bearings and

fasteners, all parts were 3D-printed.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/man-builds-working-3d-printed-chevrolet-camaro-engine/?ftag=CAD13782fc&bhid=2415700216021376

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AANZ Auckland Sport Aviator January 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNaZCDhvh88

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNaZCDhvh88

http://aviationweek.com/technology/liquidpiston-rotary-x-engine-offers-compact-uav-power

http://aviationweek.com/technology/liquidpiston-rotary-x-engine-offers-compact-uav-power







14 Upcoming Events b y G o r d o n S a n d e r s

Chapter Events

2017

Jan 26

Chapter Monthly Meeting Normal venue and time. 7.30 p.m. at the

Auckland Society of Model Engineers

clubrooms, Petersen Dr, Panmure Basin

Aviation Calendar 2017

2017

Every

Sat

Dargaville Aero Club

The place is buzzing every Sat, wet or fine,

windy or calm, and the catered lunch at 12.30

is good value, just don’t be late! Club website

is http://dargavilleac.weebly.com/. If going as

a group, please ring in advance so the cook

expects you. Ph. Murray 027-478 4308 or

club house on 09-439 8024.

3rdSun

Month

Turangi Aero Club Fly-In

All welcome for a BBQ lunch.

Contact Tony on 027-453 3740

Jan

28

Stratford Aero Club Sports Flyers 85th

Birthday Celebrations. Stratford Airfield

Note change of date. Contact Nick Furmage

Ph:020 40428854 or [email protected]

Feb

04-06

Great Plains Fly-In, Ashburton Airfield

The Ashburton Aviation Museum is again

hosting the SAANZ bi-annual Great Plains

Fly-in, Wings Awards Dinner and AGM over

Waitangi weekend. Details are progressively

updated at www.saa.org.nz/public_pages/events.php

Feb

04-12

Healthy Bastards Bush Pilot Champs

Omaka Aerodrome, Blenheim

Please note change of date.

Contact Craig Anderson. Ph: 029 890 4910

Email [email protected]

Feb

11

Van’s Aircraft Forum/Open Day,

Whitianga Aerodrome. Conducted by Wally

Anderson of Synergy Air, Oregon, hosted by

Mercury Bay Aero Club. Open forum to

discuss Van’s aircraft and advice on building

RVs. Contact Jim Evans on 021 823 532 or

[email protected]

Feb

13-19

Flying NZ Alpine National Champs,

Taumarunui Aerodrome. Hosted by

Taumarunui Aero Club. 13–14: Arrival,

practice; 15: Aerobatics; 16: Wildcard,

navigation, low-level; 17: National Champ

events; 18: Professional pilot, microlight

events. www.flyingnz.co.nz

Feb

17-19

Wings over Wairarapa, Hood Aerodrome,

Masterton. Full info at www.wings.org.nz

Feb

22-25

NZ Aerobatic Club National Champs.

Hood Aerodrome, Masterton. Contact

Grant Benns [email protected] or

www.aerobatics.co.nz

Aviation Calendar 2017

2017

Feb

24-26

RNZAF Air Tattoo, RNZAF Base Ohakea

Celebrating 80 years of service. More info at

http://airforce.mil.nz/about-us/2017-air-

tattoo.htm

Mar

03-05

Tiger Moth Club AGM Fly-In, Omarama

Annual summer fly-in, competitions, annual

dinner, AGM. Contact secretary Graeme

Wood on 027-293 2318 or

[email protected]

Mar

18

Langley/Marshall Aerobatic Memorial

Competition. North Shore airfield. 25th

anniversary of this renamed event, rain date

19 March. Contact contest director Simon

Marshall on 021 747 943 or

[email protected]

Apr

14-16

Classic Fighters Airshow, Omaka Airfield

Includes Knights of the Sky Great War

Exhibition. More info at:

http://www.omaka.org.nz/

If members are aware of other events that could be of

interest to others, please pass the details to Gordon

Sanders - [email protected].


http://dargavilleac.weebly.com/


http://www.saa.org.nz/public_pages/events.php



http://www.flyingnz.co.nz/

http://www.wings.org.nz/


http://www.aerobatics.co.nz/

http://airforce.mil.nz/about-us/2017-air-tattoo.htm

http://airforce.mil.nz/about-us/2017-air-tattoo.htm



http://www.omaka.org.nz/

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