I've seen worse put back into operation, come to think of it I've seen worse
flying! Remember all those flying with the crazed gel coat, and water logged
Jantars.
If we put a price on restoring these things then everyone would know just
how damned crazy we all are. I havent done fibreglass restoration, only wood
so far. My only concern about glass is the hours left on the airframe. I
mean why would anyone put time into a glider with only 1000 or less to run?
We all know the main issue with any aircraft is the metal that holds
everything together. At least with wood you can just about get to every bolt
and remove fittings to inspect. Even so its a time consuming thing.
I would be happy if the owner of SB asked me to look at it and at least get
an idea of its condition. I spoke to him about 5 years ago and he wasn't
interested in doing anything at that time. Maybe things have changed.
Cheers all
Ian Patching
Arrow/K6e Precision Restoration Team
----- Original Message -----
From: "Derek Ruddock" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia."
<[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 8:17 AM
Subject: RE: [Aus-soaring] Looking for a glider...
That Hornet rotting in the back of the hangar at Forbes is in terrible
condition: I can't imagine it would be cost effective to get into the
air again, unless you happen to be a LAME. It's more like 20 years since
its last flight
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:aus-soaring-
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Sent: Wednesday, 28 June 2006 5:15 PM
To: Discussion of issues relating to Soaring in Australia.
Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Looking for a glider...
Adam,
You aren't the only one doing this type of thing.
I like the idea of looking in the gliders at risk of deregistration.
Caleb
and I have procurred a couple of gliders that were on that list.
May I suggest a call to the owner of GSB, a Hornet at Forbes, hasn't
flown
for over 10 years, there is a Club Libelle there as well, don't know
the
rego. Same thing.
Perhaps you could consider syndicating with someone as well.
Cheers
Ian P
Kookaburra Precision Soaring Team
----- Original Message -----
From: "Adam Woolley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2006 8:23 PM
Subject: [Aus-soaring] Looking for a glider...
> G'day All,
>
> Just wondering whether anyone knows of any gliders (particulary: Std
> Cirrus, Cirrus 75, LS4 or Discus) that have been put into a
> trailer/storage and have been forgotten about (by their owners)?
>
> I'm looking for a glider to look after, form 2, insure, improve,
compete
> in and fly at every oppertunity.
>
> If you know of some possibilities, please give me an e-mail:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> SeeYou,
> Adam
>
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