That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Stunning! and immaculately built and finished!
That's going to be something fantastic to fly and behold!
Enjoy!
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
...now that is a job well done, looks bloody marvelous, hope it gives you years of pleasure to fly. 
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
What a beautiful job
Please pass the tissues before the drooling starts
Please pass the tissues before the drooling starts
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
A small issue that is not understood by many is which way is up (or down) on a gas strut 
The piston rod must be at the lowest point as the oil in the cylinder needs to keep the seal lubricated to retain the gas pressure.
I contacted Gabriel when we had gas struts collapsing every 6 months on a mining project. The engineer was very helpful in explaining the reason.
The piston rod must be at the lowest point as the oil in the cylinder needs to keep the seal lubricated to retain the gas pressure.
I contacted Gabriel when we had gas struts collapsing every 6 months on a mining project. The engineer was very helpful in explaining the reason.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Catching a few rays!
Engine ground runs - successful setup and accurately cross checked against ECU/Dynon
Engine ground runs - successful setup and accurately cross checked against ECU/Dynon
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
She's absolutely stunning
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
That is seriously beautiful!!!
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
These birds ready for flight…
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
This afternoon (Thu 20 Apr) at about 15:30 I caught a glimpse of something beautiful that graced the skies above Randburg. Was it perhaps this beauty flying? It looked like a Mustang and sounded beautiful. 
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Probably the real one based at Rand.FJR wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:19 pm This afternoon (Thu 20 Apr) at about 15:30 I caught a glimpse of something beautiful that graced the skies above Randburg. Was it perhaps this beauty flying? It looked like a Mustang and sounded beautiful.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
ThanksWhirly wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 6:12 pmProbably the real one based at Rand.FJR wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:19 pm This afternoon (Thu 20 Apr) at about 15:30 I caught a glimpse of something beautiful that graced the skies above Randburg. Was it perhaps this beauty flying? It looked like a Mustang and sounded beautiful.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
Will be some time before MTG graces the Gauteng skies. First to get the 40hrs testing done in the Cape.FJR wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:19 pm This afternoon (Thu 20 Apr) at about 15:30 I caught a glimpse of something beautiful that graced the skies above Randburg. Was it perhaps this beauty flying? It looked like a Mustang and sounded beautiful.
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Re: That SOUND, That WHISTLE, Those GUNS...
So, does that mean first flight completed?Little Friend wrote: Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:43 amWill be some time before MTG graces the Gauteng skies. First to get the 40hrs testing done in the Cape.FJR wrote: Thu Apr 20, 2023 4:19 pm This afternoon (Thu 20 Apr) at about 15:30 I caught a glimpse of something beautiful that graced the skies above Randburg. Was it perhaps this beauty flying? It looked like a Mustang and sounded beautiful.
