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Airframes => Double Seaters => DE => Topic started by: MrG on April 30, 2015, 12:09:17 AM

Title: First registered DE in Australia
Post by: MrG on April 30, 2015, 12:09:17 AM

We had some good news today the RAA have registered the first DE in Australia
unfortunately, we missed the window to fly due work commitments and this should
happen in about 2 weeks. 
Info on the build 

Weight 262 kg / 577 lb
Build Time 17 months

Mods to plane 
- dual controls 
- dual Breaks  
- Starter and flywheel (vw) 
- Sam's elevator mod (same as RV or F1 tube system) 
- Rv/F1 tail wheel

Engine VW 2176cc 80hp Avgas
Prop - Franks 62/26 ? ( Its Awesome ) at 3200rpm static

Title: Re: First registered DE in Australia
Post by: Tom H on April 30, 2015, 05:27:30 AM

Big milestone.  Looking forward to hear of initial testing.

Title: Re: First registered DE in Australia
Post by: ParQld on April 30, 2015, 04:25:28 PM

Congratulations Grant, great to hear. She looks good, also looking forward to seeing her fly. Thanks for all the tips you have given me for my build. 

cheers Pau l:)