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Forum: Private Flying
18th Oct 2016, 14:30
Replies: 92
Views: 31,283
Posted By john ball

two random thoughts:- Have the plugs been...

two random thoughts:-

Have the plugs been dropped on the floor ? have you tested them ?

Is to oil control ring in upside down - is it possible to fit that way?
Forum: Private Flying
26th Sep 2016, 09:54
Replies: 20
Views: 3,730
Posted By john ball

I owned with a group a Comanche 260B at Biggin,...

I owned with a group a Comanche 260B at Biggin, G-AVGA. it was a lovely machine to fly and certainly faster than either a TB20 or Rockwell 114. Very comfortable with a large space between the left to...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2016, 11:56
Replies: 20
Views: 3,730
Posted By john ball

France is OK for LAA homebuilts and very soon...

France is OK for LAA homebuilts and very soon they are going to be authorised for IMC and night.
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Sep 2016, 09:52
Replies: 20
Views: 3,730
Posted By john ball

Yes, RV10 as it is on the LAA permit and will...

Yes, RV10 as it is on the LAA permit and will save you thousands in maintenance over a Cirrus, TB20, 114 etc etc as you can do it all yourself and get to know your aircraft intimately, rather than...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2016, 16:07
Replies: 40
Views: 6,461
Posted By john ball

Yes, correct but depends on how you describe it.

Yes, correct but depends on how you describe it.
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2016, 15:05
Replies: 40
Views: 6,461
Posted By john ball

The missing instrument is a G meter. The Blue...

The missing instrument is a G meter. The Blue tack was to hold the small display card for the manoeuvre's at an airshow. The Tiger Club Turbulent's would probably have something similar, as they have...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2016, 16:01
Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By john ball

Effortless, Off at a bit of a tangent ---...

Effortless,

Off at a bit of a tangent --- last summer I based my VANS RV6 in the Bezier hangar for two weeks while we toured around including to Spain.

Do you know any private strips near the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2016, 10:48
Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By john ball

In fact you will also see big piston radial...

In fact you will also see big piston radial engine yellow crop sprayers wizzing over fields in-between the Cap and Sete spraying fields. We often hear them in the morning and watch them out of the...
Forum: Private Flying
12th Sep 2016, 08:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,468
Posted By john ball

They are probably Ayres Turbo Thrush's if they...

They are probably Ayres Turbo Thrush's if they are bright yellow. I see them flying around Cap D'Agde in south France.
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2016, 11:36
Replies: 22
Views: 4,106
Posted By john ball

I have an RV6 with 180 and a fixed pitch...

I have an RV6 with 180 and a fixed pitch propeller. What I can tell you is that the propeller that Vans supply for that engine is a very special version of the
Sensenich. The prop is effectively a...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Sep 2016, 09:44
Replies: 22
Views: 4,106
Posted By john ball

When you say an IO-360, do you mean the 180BHP...

When you say an IO-360, do you mean the 180BHP version or the 200BHP version ? As I believe the larger one as fitted to Bulldogs are actually a bit bigger. The G-RVVI that Jerry Parr built has one of...
Forum: Private Flying
19th Aug 2016, 08:36
Replies: 82
Views: 20,155
Posted By john ball

I have first hand knowledge of static fires. In...

I have first hand knowledge of static fires. In August 1988 on a very hot dry afternoon after flying our Taylor Monoplane, we decided to refuel. We were based on a farm strip and always bought 4 star...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
15th Aug 2016, 09:42
Replies: 26
Views: 19,546
Posted By john ball

Turb in the water

It is very easy to tip a Turbulent on its nose when taxying on soft ground as they are very tail-light.
so it is not surprising that it flipped over so fast. But the main thing is the absolute...
Forum: Biz Jets, Ag Flying, GA etc.
24th Jun 2016, 09:27
Replies: 8
Views: 11,322
Posted By john ball

Adam, I have really enjoyed all your posts and...

Adam, I have really enjoyed all your posts and the way you write. It is almost like you are talking directly to me as you write in such easy to read way. I am sure you could write a book with your...
Forum: Private Flying
20th Jun 2016, 09:00
Replies: 15
Views: 2,278
Posted By john ball

All very boring and annoying ! I received the...

All very boring and annoying ! I received the letter from Parcel force and the amounts are Customs duty £37.70, Import VAT £225.71 clearance fee £13.50.

So, adds up on the cost of the $1500 new...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2016, 10:02
Replies: 15
Views: 2,278
Posted By john ball

Import duties

I have ordered a new exhaust from USA for my Vans RV6, which has been finally delivered via USPS to customs. According to the Post office they are holding the item and sending me a letter with...
Forum: Private Flying
17th Jun 2016, 09:55
Replies: 16
Views: 3,265
Posted By john ball

I have now booked a Medical with Doctor Glanfield...

I have now booked a Medical with Doctor Glanfield in Beckenham. First appointment available is 15th July at 7.30am. £160 including ECG. Far better than AME at Horley £252. Apparently there are far...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2016, 14:58
Replies: 16
Views: 3,265
Posted By john ball

Aviation Medical

What is going on ? I just phoned up about my UK/PPL aviation Medical and whereas before I paid about £110 without ECG and about £180 with, now I am being told it is £252. Surely this is excessive and...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jun 2016, 11:54
Replies: 30
Views: 39,352
Posted By john ball

I believe there are two very sad looking C421's...

I believe there are two very sad looking C421's sitting at Biggin Hill, one has no engines. to me they look un-flown for several years ? Maybe good for parts ?
May be that tells a story about the...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Apr 2016, 13:47
Replies: 11
Views: 2,348
Posted By john ball

The RV's all vary in style and capability in ''my...

The RV's all vary in style and capability in ''my opinion'':-

RV4 small and aerobatic and fun but limited person and baggage space.
RV8 bigger and aerobatic and the ultimate macho fighter...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Apr 2016, 08:25
Replies: 11
Views: 2,348
Posted By john ball

I have owned many aircraft over the last nearly...

I have owned many aircraft over the last nearly 40 years and they all have the attributes and negatives, but I must say the RV6 I currently have is a superb design, that is safe, economical on fuel,...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Jan 2016, 13:46
Replies: 32
Views: 4,979
Posted By john ball

My friend who used to a have share in our...

My friend who used to a have share in our Comanche 260B at Biggin in the 90's has emigrated to Houston and now owns a Cirrus. Every time I speak to him he just winds me up about the fact they they...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2016, 12:04
Replies: 32
Views: 4,979
Posted By john ball

Yes, you absolutely right, it was 23/05 -- bad...

Yes, you absolutely right, it was 23/05 -- bad memory ! I did my first solo from that runway in a 'cornflake' Rallye. Also had a jammed elevator control in a later flight from that runway due to...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2016, 10:29
Replies: 32
Views: 4,979
Posted By john ball

I used the PPR for a short 15 minute flight to...

I used the PPR for a short 15 minute flight to North Weald and back in my RV6 a couple of weekends ago . It all worked fine and the reply from Biggin was quick --- but it was a fairly quiet day, so I...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jul 2015, 09:26
Replies: 16
Views: 3,897
Posted By john ball

A and C In late August I am hoping to fly...

A and C


In late August I am hoping to fly down from Biggin Hill to S.France at 4,000ft or more depending on clouds as I will be VRF, but would certainly like to get up into the cooler air, where...
Forum: Private Flying
22nd Jul 2015, 13:33
Replies: 16
Views: 3,897
Posted By john ball

Thank you for all the replies. I think I will...

Thank you for all the replies. I think I will check the spring and back flush the cooler. The baffling looks ok but I will try to seal a bit more. The reason I was more concerned at this point, is...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2015, 11:36
Replies: 16
Views: 3,897
Posted By john ball

VANS RV6 and a Lycoming O-360 -180BHP

VANS RV6 and a Lycoming O-360 -180BHP
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2015, 09:46
Replies: 16
Views: 3,897
Posted By john ball

OIL COOLERS

Does the oil cooler have a thermostat internally ? If so which end ? My oil cooler is mounted vertically at the rear top left side of the engine on the back baffle.
So if I drain the oil from the...
Forum: Private Flying
21st Jul 2015, 09:21
Replies: 21
Views: 4,101
Posted By john ball

Get a cheapish classic car like a Triumph TR4 or...

Get a cheapish classic car like a Triumph TR4 or Alfa GTV and do track days or classic racing ?
Forum: Private Flying
8th Jul 2015, 09:31
Replies: 7
Views: 2,277
Posted By john ball

Jodel D150

I used to fly the Tiger Club Jodel D150 G-AVEF. It does not have any more leg room than the DR1050's as far as I remember. It is slightly faster at 105kts with the metal propeller. It has a very long...
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2015, 09:53
Replies: 38
Views: 13,749
Posted By john ball

What a complete waste of an airfield, just north...

What a complete waste of an airfield, just north of Redhill --- Kenley !
Grass runways and tarmac. I wish I could base my RV6 there, as only 10 minutes from home. problem is they built house all...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Jul 2015, 09:34
Replies: 38
Views: 13,749
Posted By john ball

Tiger Club

Yes, all remembered -- also the TSR3 ! and Arrow Active in the back of the hangar.


Those were the best days of my flying life. Carefree flying with total enthusiasts who were the top of the...
Forum: Private Flying
18th Feb 2015, 11:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,115
Posted By john ball

There is no real difference to fly these two. ...

There is no real difference to fly these two.

The DR380 is just the largest 180 bhp engine version of the 300 series, which came out in the late 60's and were replaced by the 400 series in the...
Forum: Private Flying
13th Jan 2015, 09:17
Replies: 19
Views: 1,994
Posted By john ball

I think it must have shrunk down. I have been...

I think it must have shrunk down. I have been flying at Biggin Hill since 1973. The flying clubs that have gone are -- Biggin Hill Flying Club, King Air flying club, South London Flying club,...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jun 2014, 13:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,083
Posted By john ball

Le Touquet

Yes, sorry my intial post was not too clear --- FPL's have always been mandatory, but up until two days ago you filled out the form on paper and they faxed it --- now it can only be done...
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