New Owner ZU-EUP

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New Owner ZU-EUP

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I am the proud new owner of ZU-EUP
After several issues with the VW engin and a couple of Engine failures. The VW was removed and a 582 Rotax fitted. The change was not completely done before the project was hanagared and has been there for a good while. Covid also interfered. So now I am in the process of completing the installation. Mostly wiring, fuel lines, water cooling etc with the AMO.
There are some cosmetics needed. But I want to get it flying first

But a good wash has already improved the look a lot.
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Congratulations… you know the rules…. Pictures chap..
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Very interested in how she performs with the Rotax.

Enjoy the refurb its a hellova lot of fun
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Thank You Bearcat.
@Dish - Done, would not upload direct from the phone.
@Trevor. I will post and let you guys know what it performs like with the Rotax when we do the test flights

Cheers
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