Hangar Flying

flyingwaldo
I was unable to give feedback because I was stupid enough to believe the parts were being shipped then when I stopped getting info from him it was past the 60 day mark, after this limit you cannot give feedback (so e-bay support informs me). 

MikeD (UK)

I’m in the U.K. and need an exhaust system for my LE so was delighted when a set came up on e-bay (item 120653141470), I bid and won and paid immediately by PayPal (5th Dec 2010).  A slight deviation here,  the U.S. version on e-bay shows shipping of $20, the U.K. version shows FREE Shipping,  anyway, next day I get an mail saying the shipping would be $55, confused but happy to pay because I wouldn’t like anyone to be short changed, I send the shipping charges by PayPal (7th Dec 2010)

I waited, waited and waited.

6th Jan 2011 contacted seller who replies 11th Jan 2011 saying that he sent them and will check with  Post Office but will refund if lost.  That was reassuring to me and removed any fears of being ripped off. 

13th Jan 2011 I sent for more info and got a reply saying items had been returned by customs and he would post again. Once again that was reassuring to me and removed any fears of being ripped off.

27th and 31st Jan 2011 I sent for more info and got No reply!
05th and 09th Feb 2011 I sent for more info and got No reply!

Next step is to contact e-bay because of the buyer protection thing, I was safe, right…wrong.  The last contact from the seller was 13th Jan 2011 and both E-bay and PayPal will only let you open a claim within a certain period (e-bay 60 days, PayPal 45 days) my time had run out on 18th Jan 2011.  That’s all the seller was waiting for, my time to run out.  I’ve sent numerous requests to his PM and also via e-bay on his other item for sale (item 120683026861) but no reply.  As a last ditch attempt, I’ve requested a refund through PayPal with the same outcome… no reply.

So if you see a set of LE exhaust pipes for sale or anything from Tomkat0111 or Tomkat01 (as he was known on this forum)... beware.  If you trust E-Bay and PayPal to protect you … beware.

A quick side note here,  I have purchased several items for my LE from both CG Products and private canard members in the U.S.A. and have had excellent service and prompt delivery so what has happened here?  rotten apple or bad egg?

MikeD (U.K.)

Wanted in the U.K.

I'm looking for a used prop for O-320 B3B (160 HP. SAE #2 and 7/16" bolts) for my LE project. The prop will be used mainly for Ground/Taxi testing but may also be used as a 'Get you home' spare. I will be ordering a new prop for full-time flight.

MikeD (U.K.)

I live in the U.K. and need a Long-EZ Conical Engine Mount for O-320 B3B (Narrow Deck). I do have a new dynafocal that came with the project but I think it's for the O-235.

Anybody ever done any kind of adapter plate/blocks to enable a conical crankcase to be fitted to a dynafocal mount. I know there are crankcase engineering companies in the U.S. that do the machining but it's a long way to send the engine   :cry:

MikeD U.K.

Drew,

Thanks very much for your time and efforts, it's much appreciated.  Being as I'm new to the LE,  I'm trying to get as much info as possible while finishing off the project.  I'm swimming in paperwork at the moment :shock:

regards

Mike

Thanks for the info Waiter.  Did you have to change to a 122 tooth starter ring?

Mike

The LE canopy and hinge system does not lend itself to being easy to open.  Being a glider pilot I realize that the LE canopy is basically the same shape as a modern high performance glider with one noticeable difference... the LE canopy cannot be ejected.

I have seen a video of a German glider manufacturer experimenting with a fuselage section mounted on top of a car.  They drive down a runway at different speeds and see if the pilot can open the canopy, even with moderate speeds of 60 mph the canopy keeps on slamming shut due to the air pressure.  The best way to hinge a canopy is from the rear and opening at the front so the air will effectively rip the canopy backwards.  

Getting yourself out of the cockpit is another matter.  There are many recorded glider pilot deaths where the canopy has been ejected but the pilot fails to get out of the cockpit, this once again has been an area of much research (see http://www.dg-flugzeugbau.de/noah-e.html).

I'm about 12 months away from finishing my LE project and I have been seriously looking at the Ballistic Recovery System (http://www.brsparachutes.com/default.aspx).  I have been in touch with the guys there and they inform me that they haven't done any fitting to a LE before so it would have to be done from scratch, however they would assist in any way possible.  

Anyway guys, I’m never going to need a parachute… am I?  :shock: