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Offline MrG

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First registered DE in Australia
« 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
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Temora Airport  Australia
1st Aussie DE built/flown
19-8866
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1 Oct 2015 First Flight
Feb 2019 - 155 hrs Flown
March 4th removed from service for Cabin Mods

Offline Tom H

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Re: First registered DE in Australia
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2015, 05:27:30 AM »
Big milestone.  Looking forward to hear of initial testing.
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Offline ParQld

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Re: First registered DE in Australia
« Reply #2 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:)
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