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Old 9th Nov 2000, 02:03
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Buffy, great to be in touch again!!!
L'n'S, will be living back near Heathrow again from mid-December (flying out of Gatwick). If you are likely to be basing a FRED or anything similar in the South-East I could well be interested.

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Old 9th Nov 2000, 04:10
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psssst!
anyone interested in buying a nice curry wot?

PS.737 you forgot to remove glider skid and replace with luton minor undercarriage,on your T-31 receipe
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Old 9th Nov 2000, 13:52
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CW who do you know selling a Wot and for how much?

Wizzy, I'm living in Harpenden for once close to the airfield where my Cub is (Rush Green nr Luton). If I bought another plane, I'd like to base it there. It's not too far around the Great Car Park (M25) from the Heathrow area.
 
Old 9th Nov 2000, 22:39
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LowNSlow,
Do you let any old riff-raff buy shares in your J3 Cub?

If so, let me know...
 
Old 9th Nov 2000, 22:46
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LowNSlow

In your initial post, you forgot to mention messers Schmidt.

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Old 10th Nov 2000, 21:22
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I was thinking more of shares in a FRED actually but maybe the Cub......

matelot, I'd love something with "109" in the name.

 
Old 12th Nov 2000, 03:55
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There's a FRED at Netherthorpe EGNF which i think they are trying to sell shares in. Its flown 3 or 4 times in the past couple of years and crashed about the same
 
Old 14th Nov 2000, 14:13
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Sounds like a rebuild project.....
 
Old 14th Nov 2000, 19:24
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100LL Sounds like they need somebody to rebuild it not buy shares in it! Could they be selling this ground loving aeroplane cheaply? Whould you happen to have a phone number?
 
Old 17th Nov 2000, 02:29
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I think the rebuild is just about finished; It ended up on its back last time! It was awaiting PFA clearance for minor fuel system modification a short while ago. I will try to ask the man who knows this weekend.
 
Old 17th Nov 2000, 03:39
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100LL
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Hey ShyTorque are you a regular at Netherthorpe
 
Old 18th Nov 2000, 00:40
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100LL,

Not so much a regular; I don't fly from there. It was a coincidence that I was visiting at the time said aircraft was being discussed.

I only use Jet-A1 these days!
 
Old 20th Nov 2000, 01:11
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I have it on good authority that there may be an available share in G-USTY Fred at Netherthorpe. The aircraft will remain there. All being well the aircraft should be up and about in the next couple of weeks or so.

Try ringing Sheffield Aero Club (Edit: 01909 475233) and ask to be put in touch with Bill Cawrey who will no doubt be pleased to give you more info.

From what I know, the costs of this type of aircraft are about as low as they go, with a performance to match.

Alternatively, there is a Luton Minor currently advertised for sale on the SAC notice board at 6500 pounds, I don't have the reg no. but it is in good flying condition. This aircraft has the vintage (JAP?) horizontal twin engine from what I can remember and is probably unique. (A VW engined version would have less character, probably a lot more oomph and possibly be much cheaper / easier for spare parts although I may be talking out of turn as this is not really my forte).

Hope this is of help.

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Old 20th Nov 2000, 01:58
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Cant remember the Aircraft Reg but its owned by a bloke called Joe Cudby it haad a total rebuild about 3 years ago its a real nice Aeroplane. I think the other Luton is or could be for sale as well G-AZHC that one is owned by Bill Cawrey he's on about building a Pientepol or whatever you call em.
 
Old 22nd Nov 2000, 14:29
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Shy Torque, thanks for that, I'll give them a ring.

I like vintage aeroplanes but I don't think a JAP 2 cylinder would do much for my peace of mind!
 
Old 23rd Nov 2000, 08:53
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LowNSlow,

I think it would suit your name perfectly!

Seriously though, the engine has been rebuilt recently and I understand it's in excellent condition.

Best of luck.
 
Old 23rd Nov 2000, 13:27
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It may suit my name but it might not suit my weight! If it can't drag my mass off the ground it could be a tad embarassing.
 
Old 24th Nov 2000, 00:19
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100LL Sorry I can't remember the regs of the FRED and LUTON MINOR for sale at Netherthorpe but neither of them is G-AZHC.
G-AZHC is a Jodel D112 belonging to another group at Netherthorpe and is extremely well travelled. It does however share a hangar with the Luton and Fred when its not flying.
 
Old 25th Nov 2000, 05:30
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I'll Check tomorrow
 

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