Rudi’s Fokker E-III ‘Eindecker’ Build

[TC]

26) Good thing I had my phone physically on me and not somewhere in the airplane otherwise I would be looking for it...So I quickly phoned my wife and sent her a location pin. I took 4 photos from every angle for CAA / Insurance

So glad to hear you’re OK Rudi.

Cirrus’ Tod Symmons crashed his Carbon Cub in the back country a couple of years ago. In a follow up video made by the Air Safety Institute his brother, who witnessed the accident, said that he got his PLB from his pants pocket and activated it.

He said “Camping equipment is what’s in the back - survival equipment is what’s on your body”.

[Trevor Duane]

I feel terrible for you Rudi, your leave application is approved. Take time out and hope we hear from you soon.

[Chalkie]

Thanks Rudi for your VERY comprehensive account.

Of course carb icing is the first thing that springs to mind. Is it a possibility?

Do you have two totally separate ignition systems?

Strongs Rudi. This is not a time for making big decisions - it takes a while after an accident for things to come into focus.

jim

Really sorry to hear of the engine problem and the forced landing. A sad end (delay) in a great build story.

I will be keen to know if the engine runs normally when tested. Refer to page 11 of this thread...

[Ugly Duckling]

Thanks Rudi for your VERY comprehensive account.

Of course carb icing is the first thing that springs to mind. Is it a possibility?

Do you have two totally separate ignition systems?

Strongs Rudi. This is not a time for making big decisions - it takes a while after an accident for things to come into focus.

jim

Really sorry to hear of the engine problem and the forced landing. A sad end (delay) in a great build story.

I will be keen to know if the engine runs normally when tested. Refer to page 11 of this thread...

Here you go https://www.avcom.co.za/phpBB3/viewtopi ... 0#p1909351

[jimdavis]

Thanks Rudi for your VERY comprehensive account.

Of course carb icing is the first thing that springs to mind. Is it a possibility?

Do you have two totally separate ignition systems?

Strongs Rudi. This is not a time for making big decisions - it takes a while after an accident for things to come into focus.

jim

Really sorry to hear of the engine problem and the forced landing. A sad end (delay) in a great build story.

I will be keen to know if the engine runs normally when tested. Refer to page 11 of this thread...

Chalks, I think you have hit the nail on the head. That sounds exactly right.

jim

[Dish]

AHHHH no Rudi. Sorry to hear man. Most important that you are okay and I'm sure the LIL Fokker will be returned back to pristine health in due course.
Well done on a successful forced landing - Look forward to seeing you in the sky in whatever you're flying.
cheers

[fll]

Heartbreaking news , glad you walked away ,thanks for the detailed account of events, I will be anxiously waiting for the cause, as I may be running the only other HKS 700E in SA at the moment on my competition Trike with the same intake setup and not one miss in over 250 hrs . At the World champs in the Czech Republic in the first 6 places 5 of us were running HKS 700 E and severally abusing them in every way possible without one of them ever blinking . Marc and Roy even used this engine in there 2 seater and missed the title by a few points against all the 912's.

[Ray W]

Ouch Rudi - that's horrible. Just glad you're OK. I hope you and the aircraft will be back in the air soon.

[okflyer]

Sad to hear. Had my share of a couple of engine out landings, too (always non Rotax, once even a Lycoming with a landing on a river in a gorge with an amphibian plane ).
When I first saw the pictures of the plane flying (what a beauty), I was very concerned that you did not wear a helmet in that open cockpit.
I did not mentioned it in the forum because I did not want to appear as a "knows it all". Now I regret it, but I am very happy that you got out with minor injuries. Nevertheless, wear a helmet next time.

[hjs]

Ridi,

Any news on the investigation and the repairs?

Thanks in advance

[Chalkie]

So Rudi. Any feedback? No lessons learned to assist others?

[Wingnutter]

I guess we will never know...

[Wingnutter]

Little Fokker has a new owner and has been repaired.

PJL

[RudiGreyling]

Ditto, the project has been passed onto someone who has the correct DIY, Building and Flying experience to solve and appreciate the Little Fokker.
Unfortunately I did not spend the time to trouble shoot the issue, but I am sure the new owner will diligently test it.

It was a great experience, but now the Little Fokker belongs to someone else, I wish him all the best!