Leaderboard

He got slow on the climb out and spun into the trees. His straps were not done up and when the aircraft hit the branch that you can see in the photo, he left the Grob through the screen. The engine was going at 3300 rpm but the prop had been smashed by the branch. He went through the prop disc and hit the ground before the aircraft. You can see all the dirt on the wing from the spinning stubs of the prop. He was very lucky to get away with a bust leg and a few smashed teeth. Had his straps been done up, I think he would have walked away from it.

Just over 200km flight before bringing the engine on again... Video Link:

Ferris Mountain

The new oil cooler was mounted on two aluminium angles on each side of the sump. Only existing holes or threaded holes wwwere used. I had to cut off a small alloy lug that stuck out from the bottom of the sump. It was not used for anything.The oil cooler was mounted with sheet silicone between the cooler and the mount to allow for expansion, etc.