tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85161613000809836852024-03-12T16:43:44.396-07:00Grass Strip Aviation LtdWelcome to Grass Strip Aviation’s Blog, where we hope to keep you informed about past and current developments, also future plans for our UK SSDR (single-seat de-regulated) products.
Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-49388053607163410652023-08-05T00:33:00.000-07:002023-08-05T00:33:12.857-07:00<p> Hi All,</p><p>It has been a very long time since posting, mainly due to the panemic, lockdowns, life in general. However, GSAL has a new driver at the helm for sales and marketing, and so I will once again start posting builder updates as they come in, plus other things related to flying.</p><p>Back Soon.<br /></p>Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-36480602324742567832019-10-17T05:00:00.001-07:002019-10-17T05:00:20.906-07:00Dream Classic Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chris and Mike spent a few days with their <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Dream Classic</a> at a private airstrip performing taxi runs to stretch and adjust cables before doing some flight hops in preparation for flight testing. Unfortunately the weather turned to rain and high winds the next day, so they are waiting for time and weather to coincide for flight tests.<br />
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Chris and Mike have reluctantly decided to sell the Dream Classic for a very reasonable price of £8500 ono (<i>less than it cost to build</i>), as Mike has had a hip operation since this testing and is unlikely to fly again. It does have a unique wing-fold which will make storing the aircraft at home possible, or reduce hangar costs. Anyone interested in the aircraft should send me and email on: <a href="mailto:george.simoni@outlook.com">george.simoni@outlook.com</a>Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-44848454566656752052019-07-15T09:18:00.000-07:002019-07-15T09:18:32.716-07:00DH2 Update<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Brian has now completed the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">DH2</a> fuselage and central wing section installation, including the rigging wires. He has now run out of room in the garage, but has arranged the use of a farm building to complete the wing and rigging over the next few weeks. <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> look forward to seeing images of the assembly.Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-44019143425257538102019-06-12T08:20:00.000-07:002019-06-12T08:20:28.907-07:00Eindecker Build In The Fatherland<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dieter inspecting engine installation on <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a>'s Fokker <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a>.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dieter admiring the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> Fokker <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a>.</td></tr>
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Our friend Dieter flew over from Germany for the day early in 2016, to check out the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> Fokker <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> prototype, and was impressed enough to order a kit which he received at the end of December. He couldn't start until he'd moved house in 2017, but has made good progress once settled into his new home.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dieter's first update image of his <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> build in October 2018.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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The following images were received from Dieter June 2019, and he has made excellent progress with the engine installation. Initially he was going to fit the <a href="http://www.vernermotor.com/" target="_blank">Verner</a> 3 - cylinder radial, but decided to go for a modified Briggs & Stratton V-Twin with belt reduction drive instead. The engine mount configuration was designed by <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a>, but the detail and build was done by Dieter and his friend.<br />
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Dieter has a way to go before finishing, however, he has made excellent progress. We are looking forward to some more detail on the engine and its power output which I believe was sourced in Germany.Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-17191239246279094742019-04-09T10:36:00.002-07:002019-04-09T10:36:39.338-07:00N11 Flight video<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-39200089638377640752019-03-12T06:34:00.000-07:002019-04-09T10:38:31.327-07:00N11 First FlightsRoger's <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">NII</a> achieved weightlessness and got it's wheels of the ground, there were the usual adjustments to be made, but everything progressed well.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Side panel off, for access to control systems during taxi runs.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roger's friend an experienced tail-wheel pilot performed the first test runs.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Back safely after the first sortie and ready for a debrief.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DC with Thruster fuel tank in front to help C of G.</td></tr>
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On Monday the 24th of September <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> visited Chris and Mike to check their completed aircraft, and inspect the wing fold mechanism. Most <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Dream Classic's</a> have the Rotax 503 or Hirth equivalent fitted which are about 6kg heavier than the Rotax 447 Chris and Mike have fitted. Also the larger heavier Demoiselle type rudder has moved weight aft, so mounting the fuel tank in front instead of to the side has balanced this out, and the C of G is now in the correct position.<br />
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<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> recently visited Roger's completed N11/16, to give it a good going over before flight testing. These images were taken during the day in lovely sunshine. Later we took of the cowling to inspect the engine installation and run her up.....<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">UK <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_4.php" target="_blank">Whing-Ding II</a> Front View</td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> are now offering a complete plan set of the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_4.php" target="_blank">Whing-Ding II</a> with UK upgrades. It's possible to build this aircraft to the new licence free SUB 70 kg category.<br />
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<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> would always advise any builder to seek flight training from a professional establishment.<br />
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Price: £50 + VAT + Postage<br />
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(Online support via email) Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-8129550946063048632018-08-20T05:46:00.000-07:002018-08-20T05:46:32.700-07:00DH2 Update<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">DH2</a> Fuselage coming together.</td></tr>
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<br />Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-55490346984165554222018-04-24T05:54:00.000-07:002018-04-24T05:54:25.564-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A very happy looking young man, with hours of reading, and a bottle of bubbly to celebrate the kit purchase.</td></tr>
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On the 14th of April Matthew and his mother Anna, collected <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> kit number 10. During correspondence I was asked what size of vehicle would be required, I replied the longest tubes are 12ft, so either a van or an average size car with roof rack. They surprised me by turning up in a little Fiat Panda/roof-rack with ladder mounted on top...........we managed to get it all in and on top (<i>rear seats had been removed</i>) goodness knows how. They arrived back home safely with everything in tacked.<br />
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I look forward to posting updates from Matthew's build as it progresses.<br />
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<br />Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-71506339405851564822018-03-16T11:10:00.000-07:002018-03-16T11:10:07.947-07:00First UK DH2 Kit Update<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brian Appleby Received a bottle of bubbly as a thank you for purchasing a kit.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/index.php" target="_blank">GSAL</a> will be working closely with Brian to iron out any build issues that might arise from a new kit. However, Brian hasn't wasted any time in getting started and has already completed the rudder, stabiliser and elevator.<br />
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<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/index.php" target="_blank">GSAL</a> has produced full size CAD drawings of these parts which has greatly helped speed up the build, and we are currently working on other CAD drawings for the kit. We will off course keep posting images of Brian's progress.Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-92067496471920315762017-11-26T00:53:00.000-08:002017-11-26T00:53:11.277-08:00Dream Classic Update 2<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> recently visited Chris and Mike building their <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Dream Classic</a>. They're almost finished, with just fuel system, throttle cable / lever, some instruments and exhaust system to finalise before first test runs / flights. I was very impressed by how well they had done in giving the DC a period feel, with painting of frame tubes and colour doping the fabric. The following images were taken during the visit, which was primarily to check the aircraft weight and confirm C of G.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking very period.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colour tubes, dope, and Demoiselle shape rudder work a treat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love the hat.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swan neck catch for quick relase when derigging.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One very period looking chap.</td></tr>
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<br />Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-80493400799567831692017-08-29T12:39:00.000-07:002017-08-29T12:39:02.511-07:00First UK DH2<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> has taken an order for a DH2 basic kit and we are very excited by the prospect that somebody will be building the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Fokker Eindecker's</a> nemesis.<br />
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In fact the DH2 is one of the aircraft <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> had on their list of possible build projects after the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a>. We would love to develop the DH2 into an advanced kit as we did for the Eindecker, and perhaps a fast build kit. <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> have decided to fund this project by selling the only factory built Eindecker, so if anybody is interested in a lovely WW1 replica <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> please contact George at the workshop on: 01285 760117, If I don't pick up please leave a message or wait for my mobile number on the answerphone message. We are asking £25,000 inclusive of VAT.Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-56052693499778857192017-05-14T05:56:00.001-07:002017-05-14T06:00:21.523-07:00Fokker SummerTowards the end of summer 2016 we had a perfect weekend of flying weather locally, and the availability of all the<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/index.php" target="_blank"> GSAL</a> team to enjoy it. We took the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/index.php" target="_blank">GSAL</a> <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> up to the strip for some fun, and we all got to enjoy running, taxiing, and flying her over Saturday and Sunday. We had to do some light maintenance work replacing a couple of fuel lines before running her up and pre-flighting. The following images were taken over the weekend and show how nice it was, we even had a visiting aircraft.<br />
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Fitting the all important machine gun, after all the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> was the first aircraft with an interrupter gear, and the first true fighter that used the airframe as a gun platform (point the aircraft towards the target and shoot).<br />
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Shaun (above) was the first to run up the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a>, and that's when we found
the fuel leak through a perished fuel line, it was a quick and easy job
to sort out as <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a>'s Eindecker has been designed with many access
panels for servicing. (Below was the visiting aircraft) <br />
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Then it was the turn of Robin Morton, <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a>'s most experienced <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Fokker Eindecker</a> pilot.</div>
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Then Ricky the Rockstar had a go.</div>
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A very happy and pleased Rick, unfortunately everybody was having such fun they forgot to take pictures of me....never mind maybe next time. Over the weekend the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> team talked about another build project since the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> has been around for a few years now. We felt it would be necessary to sell the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> Eindecker to fund the project, although we would be extremely sad to see her go. So if anybody out there fancy owning a <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Fokker Eindecker</a>, but doesn't fancy building, contact us.<br />
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In March 214, <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> delivered a <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Dream Classic</a> kit to Mike and Chris in Wiltshire and although we had been in touch regularly over the telephone and a few meetings at the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> headquarters, we thought it was time to go down and see the progress.<br />
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This was always going to be a slow burning project as both Mike and Chris are retired and they had always intended to build the kit in their spare time.<br />
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I'd popped down a couple of times to sort out bolt lengths as <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> had made design changes to simplify building the kit and also a wing-fold mechanism. Each time I visited them they seemed to have made some progress and I took the pictures below.<br />
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The next time I visited Mike and Chris they had completed the wings and tail feathers, Chris had made changes to the rudder so it looked very much like a Demoiselle's.<br />
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After the second visit things went quiet until we got a call about the stitching used for the fabric covering, so we arranged to drive down and check out the progress in June this year, and the following images show good progress and that they were indeed ready for the fabric covering.<br />
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I saw Mike and Chris at the <a href="http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/" target="_blank">LAA</a> Rally in September, they confirmed that the covering had been completed and were working on the engine installation which is a <a href="http://www.cfsaero.com/rotax/" target="_blank">Rotax</a> 447, it should be finished soon!!!!<br />
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<br />Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-57920309050059063372016-11-18T21:28:00.000-08:002016-11-23T03:38:50.678-08:00LAA Rally 2016The 2016 Rally was a special event for the <a href="http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/" target="_blank">LAA</a> as they were celebrating their 70th year, I don't think the weather realised as it poured with rain all Saturday with strong winds through the night. It wasn't all bad, we at <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> arrived Thursday lunchtime and setup the pitch quickly so we could sit back and enjoy the lovely sunny day and watch everybody setting up while enjoying a few beers.<br />
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Friday was another fine day with a reasonable attendance and quite a few aircraft arriving by air. The evening weather was especially pleasant as the wind dropped, and again we enjoyed a few beers with fellow exhibitors and friends.<br />
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Shaun had prepared a splendid feast of roast pork, new potatoes, green beans, and carrots, all washed down with some lovely red wine..........well you might as well enjoy being at the show!!!<br />
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Of course we had the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> on show as usual, but we also had Roger Peirce's (7/8th scale) N11/16 in the builders marquee, which caused quite a stir. He had exhibited it last year with a bare airframe which was pretty much complete and many people couldn't believe it was an SSDR. This year it was covered with the engine and beautiful <a href="http://www.hercprops.com/" target="_blank">Hercules</a> prop fitted, and caused even more of a sensation, poor Roger made up a big sign saying YES THIS IS SSDR to stop the same question being asked hundreds of times over the weekend. The images below show what a magnificent aircraft it is in the authentic camouflage.</div>
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However, on Saturday the heavens opened and everybody ran for the marquees, we at <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> cover the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> with a plastic sheet but the wind decided to make our life hell as we fought to keep it on the aircraft. I managed to take a couple of pictures while in the caravan just to show people how bad it was!<br />
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<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> look forward to the <a href="http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/" target="_blank">LAA</a> 2017 Rally and will pray for fine weather the whole weekend.Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-27495330844242336022016-09-07T06:55:00.000-07:002016-09-07T06:55:32.070-07:00SSDR Rally 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year the SSDR Rally had a much improved attendance, due to good weather and the event gathering popularity, there were many sponsors on hand with stands and advice of all sorts. The <a href="http://www.bmaa.org/" target="_blank">BMAA</a> organisers were there in force as expected, as were <a href="http://www.skydrive.co.uk/" target="_blank">Skydrive</a>, <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">Grass Strip Avaition Ltd</a>, <a href="http://metalseagulls.co.uk/" target="_blank">Metal Seagulls</a>, <a href="http://www.flylight.co.uk/" target="_blank">Flylight</a>, and <a href="http://www.spriteaviation.co.uk/Sprite_Aviation_2/Home.html" target="_blank">Sprite Aviation</a>. Absent were <a href="http://www.g-tlac.com/" target="_blank">TLAC</a> (<i>probably due to the road accident after the Popham show which wrote off 2 aircraft by a truck</i>) and <a href="http://www.e-goaeroplanes.com/" target="_blank">E-Go</a> who seem to have gone bust, also missing were P&M.<br />
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The layout format was changed this year for a number of reasons and the sponsors were alongside the tower, this worked very well and I can see this layout being used in future events. From a safety aspect it kept aircraft movement and people separated, especially important for those visiting by road and with young children.<br />
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This picture of Colin flying his Flylight Dragon over the Rally clearly shows the layout and clear seperation from live traffic and sponsors line, many aircraft visiting from Friday through to Sunday were camping over the weekend. The next few images give a flavour of the weekend and the good weather over the whole Rally.<br />
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On Friday and Saturday evenings many of the aircraft owners took the opportunity to fly their machines in the silky smooth air, and I enjoyed watching them going round on many sorties while drinking back a few beers, I met many old friends and made many new ones.<br />
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There were quite a few shadows converted to single seat enjoying the privileges SSDR provide, one such gentleman was Pete Eichhorn who's beaming smile can be seen on page 28 of September MF magazine. Pete like GSAL decide to be at Enstone late Thursday evening ready for Friday, we were the only two present so we invited him to join us for supper, he helped us repair our old generator and was a welcome friend over the whole weekend. Another person I'd spoken with on many an occasion was Brian Fallows and he came by road with his trike, we talked about Briggs & Stratton tuning and the various options to produce a reliable alternative four stroke engine. Brian demonstrated his engine and trike and also let others fly his precious machine.<br />
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In the image above we can see Brian taxi out with his B&S V-Twin powered aircraft, it was reliable and fairly quite. One of the things that seemed evident to me was the comradeship of those attending willing to help each other, as I imagine it was like in the very early days of our hobby.<br />
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Saturday evening we had a fabulous BBQ provided by a local butcher, with plenty of meat, salad, and various puddings.<br /><br />
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Le Petit Cafe were on hand over the whole event providing excellent food and drink throughout the day.<br />
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Ton Dawson brought his Pterodactyl to the Rally with a view to flying it early Sunday morning if the weather was calm, and it was. Below are a few images of Tom and others flying his Pterodactyl, and even an air to air shot taken by Colin from his Dragon.<br />
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Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-16701903929337867182016-03-19T05:36:00.000-07:002016-03-19T05:36:12.033-07:00LAA Rally 2015We had fairly good weather for the <a href="http://www.lightaircraftassociation.co.uk/" target="_blank">LAA</a> Rally in September last year and the turnout in visiting aircraft, and those coming by road was excellent. <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/index.php" target="_blank">GSAL</a> of course had the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> on display, but we also had Roger Peirce's N11 on show in the builders marquee.<br />
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Roger Peirce's N11 attracted a lot of attention and many people came to speak with us about it, and other kits we are able to supply. Most people were just staggered at how fantastic the N11 looked and that being 7/8 th scale it could meet the latest <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">SSDR</a> rules, we assured them it could as can many other <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">AA kits</a> <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> market.<br />
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This sequence of images shows what a fantastic job Roger has made of the N11 kit, and all this in around 12 months. During the rally we discussed engine options for the aircraft, and we narrowed it down to three, HKS, Verner 3 cylinder radial, or large V-Twin industrial engine with reduction drive, the latter was favorite on price.<br />
<br />Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-86642518347686497892015-09-09T09:32:00.000-07:002015-09-09T09:32:13.617-07:00SSDR Rally 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The <a href="http://www.bmaa.org/" target="_blank">BMAA</a> held their second <a href="http://www.bmaa.org/pwpcontrol.php?pwpID=13082" target="_blank">SSDR Rally</a> from the 3rd - 5th of July at Enstone Airfield, this time the event had a more focused structure which meant companies like <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> were willing to help by sponsoring the event, together with <a href="http://www.flylight.co.uk/" target="_blank">Flylight</a>, <a href="http://www.g-tlac.com/" target="_blank">TLAC</a>, <a href="http://www.pmaviation.co.uk/" target="_blank">P&M Aviation</a>, <a href="http://www.e-goaeroplanes.com/" target="_blank">E-Go</a>, <a href="http://www.pipistrel.si/plane/apisbee/overview" target="_blank">Pipistrel</a>, & <a href="http://www.skydrive.co.uk/" target="_blank">Skydrive</a>. This new structure seemed to work well and we are already looking forward to next years Rally. The following images give a flavour of the event and there was a very good spirit over the weekend with plenty to see and do.<br />
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This image taken by Colin Johnson in his <a href="http://www.flylight.co.uk/" target="_blank">Flylight Dragon</a> shows the event layout which was very intimate and added to the feeling of comradeship, many who were there and attended said how it was like the old days where peopled helped each other when they had problems with their simple flying machines.<br />
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<a href="http://www.g-tlac.com/" target="_blank">TLAC</a> had brought along their revised Escapade Cub now called the SHERWOOD KUB, it has a revised airframe which is now produced in-house.<br />
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The engine option on display in the Kub was a Polini 250 (36hp) single cylinder liquid cooled 2-cycle engine with geared reduction, it looked like a quality product, this engine is also used by <a href="http://www.flylight.co.uk/" target="_blank">Flylight</a> in the Dragons.<br /><br />
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Another interesting aircraft was a Hybrid powered motor glider, which Paul Dewhurst flew, it is a development project from Cambridge University.<br /><br />
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Quite a few aircraft flew in on the Friday and camped the weekend, many CFM Shadows which still look modern to this day, some lovely Minimax's also made it. However, many came by road on trailers and were rigged on site, just like the old days.<br />
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The last four images are of a Goldwing, the predecessor to the current E-Go in terms of overall design philosophy, however, this example is currently going through restoration to make it airworthy. <br /><br />
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Saturday evening was topped off by a BBQ and the weather was fabulous many had fun flying in the setting sun, while other enjoyed the food and drink.<br />
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However, the highlight for me was seeing Martin flying in the Eagle, there are not to many airworthy examples and it is a very rare sight indeed, roll on the next SSDR Rally which is planned for 1-3 July 2016 at Enstone.<br />
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Roger sent in some images of his Nieuport 11 build, it has been approximately 10 months since he started the build and the airframe is almost complete, not bad, just goes to show how fast the alloy riveted and bolt construction is. He has also engineered his own braking system using lightweight push bike callipers and discs.</div>
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He has also completed the wings and assembled the airframe for a C of G and weight check which will help him decide on the various engine options.</div>
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Roger Peirce collected his Nieuport N11 kit at the end of August 2014, seen here with Robin Morton in the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a>
workshop. Since this photo was taken Roger has been doing a fantastic
job of building the aircraft to a great standard and in a very fast
time, it just goes to show how fast this build system is compared to
traditional wood or welded steel tube. The following images will give a
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First job was the rudder, this takes the builder through most processes required in building the airframe.<br />
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Second job elevator and stab, once completed you will
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Below you can see one side of the fuselage being laid out on a drawing scaled up on the building table from the A4 drawing pack (<i>only the <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Eindecker</a> is currently supplied with full size CAD drawings</i>). In the second image you can see the other fuselage components laid out before trimming and fitting<br />
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Below are some nice shots of the fuselage, once this stage has been
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Grass Strip Aviationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08758382005637407620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8516161300080983685.post-2428987874364647702014-11-21T23:59:00.002-08:002014-11-24T02:40:36.005-08:00LAA Rally 2014 UpdateIt's been a few months since the LAA Rally and most would have read reviews in various magazines, we've been so busy at <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/index.php" target="_blank">GSAL</a> that this is the first chance we've really had to update our Blog!<br />
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Well, what you wouldn't have read about, probably, is the range of new kits we're able to offer due to the SSDR regulation changes, which effectively removes the 115kg empty weight we've been working with in the UK.<br />
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On Sunday Steve Duckworth flew in his lovely <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/" target="_blank">GSAL</a> <a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_1.php" target="_blank">Fokker Eindecker</a> for our stand, his aircraft was featured in the September 2013 MF magazine, and has the same<a href="http://www.grass-strip-aviation.com/prod_2.php" target="_blank"> MZ201</a> / <a href="http://www.hercprops.com/" target="_blank">Hercules Propeller</a> combination as G-GSAL (prototype). Steve was also on hand to answer questions about the build process.<br />
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We are currently working on the development of the V-Twin and should be posting updates shortly once we have some solid performance data.</div>
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It was a very good weekend with many traders showing new or updated products, and there was certainly a feel that the good days are coming back, lets hope so..!!</div>
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