Gemini ZS-WWF
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Gemini ZS-WWF
Hi All
Well yes I got myself a Gemini 503 - Lots of missing parts but well I know i can get her flying again.
She is in Dire need for alot of work and TLC but hope to have her up and going in a few months.
Well yes I got myself a Gemini 503 - Lots of missing parts but well I know i can get her flying again.
She is in Dire need for alot of work and TLC but hope to have her up and going in a few months.
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Looks like you always like to fix the birds with the broken wings. Enjoy!
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
AH Ha I thought I smelled something fishy a while back, congrats, love the wing of the Gemini
Claude
Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
OK OK OK
So i am Busted. I did a couple of hours training in a Fixed wing and i can honestly say it does not have the same effect as flying a trike.
This baby is in Dire need of Plenty hard work but I am really looking forward to getting her in the Air.
Like i said in the other link - NO SHE IS NOT FOR SALE SO DO NOT EVEN ASK
Some more pics.
Took the Pod off, took the Spats off - Installed the carbs, Airfilter, Installed the pull start, repaired the mount for the Radio and found more damage
The Seat as CUT off, so have put velcro on to all the Straps.
The list just go's on.
So i am Busted. I did a couple of hours training in a Fixed wing and i can honestly say it does not have the same effect as flying a trike.
This baby is in Dire need of Plenty hard work but I am really looking forward to getting her in the Air.
Like i said in the other link - NO SHE IS NOT FOR SALE SO DO NOT EVEN ASK
Some more pics.
Took the Pod off, took the Spats off - Installed the carbs, Airfilter, Installed the pull start, repaired the mount for the Radio and found more damage
The Seat as CUT off, so have put velcro on to all the Straps.
The list just go's on.
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Hey Gav,
This looks like a lot of work...but the flying when all is done is going to make up for the hours of elbow grease...
Congrats on her Gav and may the wind always be from your Tail....
This looks like a lot of work...but the flying when all is done is going to make up for the hours of elbow grease...
Congrats on her Gav and may the wind always be from your Tail....
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Will take that as a Tailwind and Not FROM my TailAlpha wrote:Hey Gav,
Congrats on her Gav and may the wind always be from your Tail....
Thanks Alpha.
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Congrats on your new wings Now pull finger so that we can see you in the air
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Hey Tribal that is exactly what I is doing.
but need to sort Plenty K@K before i get her sorted.
But have already made arrangements that your place is the first out flight for my baby.
So getting my butt into gear and getting her sorted ASAP.
but need to sort Plenty K@K before i get her sorted.
But have already made arrangements that your place is the first out flight for my baby.
So getting my butt into gear and getting her sorted ASAP.
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Quick update
Managed to get HT cable for the Plug wires.
Got 4 NGK sparkplug caps @ R18.00 per pop.
Got cable for the Instruments and panel.
Also got Lexan for the Windscreen from Maizeys.
Borrowed a Troque Wrench and started to Fix the POD and Spats.
Got a Seller who has an Elbow for me
Recieved springs and Exhaust mount bobbins
Waiting to get Exhaust Gaskets
Waiting for Delivery of Skirt and Profile tube from P & M
Getting there.
Plus workshop is nearly ready to get going.
Managed to get HT cable for the Plug wires.
Got 4 NGK sparkplug caps @ R18.00 per pop.
Got cable for the Instruments and panel.
Also got Lexan for the Windscreen from Maizeys.
Borrowed a Troque Wrench and started to Fix the POD and Spats.
Got a Seller who has an Elbow for me
Recieved springs and Exhaust mount bobbins
Waiting to get Exhaust Gaskets
Waiting for Delivery of Skirt and Profile tube from P & M
Getting there.
Plus workshop is nearly ready to get going.
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Woohoo...
Yeah man,now u cookin...
Keep it up Gav,she will be airborne sooner than u think...
Rafs
Yeah man,now u cookin...
Keep it up Gav,she will be airborne sooner than u think...
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Hi Tailspin
Looking good enjoy the rebuild and congrats with the purchase I think you did well .
I understand that the Gemini is a versatile aircraft and not lazy on top end speed
Regards
Big Mac
Looking good enjoy the rebuild and congrats with the purchase I think you did well .
I understand that the Gemini is a versatile aircraft and not lazy on top end speed
Regards
Big Mac
Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Hi Big MacBig Mac wrote:Hi Tailspin
Looking good enjoy the rebuild and congrats with the purchase I think you did well .
I understand that the Gemini is a versatile aircraft and not lazy on top end speed
Regards
Big Mac
Good to know - It is only a 503 but it has a faster wing than the Blade
Really looking forward to getting her in the Air. Hopefully i can get the last of the parts on before the end of the month.
Still sorting the instruments but other than that it is getting parts that is a Pain
But hey one day at a time.
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Hi All
Quick update.
Gearbox on and checked. Carbs on and Checked. Coils on and Checked. New HT Cables and Plug caps installed. Fuel pump moved and Checked. Elbow bend for Exhaust got and cleaned and sprayed to match the rest of the Gazoom pipe.
Exhause manifold on and checked. EGT's and CHT's in place. Fuel tanks Cleaned and checked.
Now just wiring, fuel piping, finishing the Pod, instruments in reassemble and
And lets not forget the Test fit of the Fairing
Quick update.
Gearbox on and checked. Carbs on and Checked. Coils on and Checked. New HT Cables and Plug caps installed. Fuel pump moved and Checked. Elbow bend for Exhaust got and cleaned and sprayed to match the rest of the Gazoom pipe.
Exhause manifold on and checked. EGT's and CHT's in place. Fuel tanks Cleaned and checked.
Now just wiring, fuel piping, finishing the Pod, instruments in reassemble and
And lets not forget the Test fit of the Fairing
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
Looking nice Gav.
Remember to remove the rag before fitting the exhaust hey
Remember to remove the rag before fitting the exhaust hey
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Re: Gemini ZS-WWF
No Worries - Did that on the inlet side and nearly had a rag dissapear into the motor. Luckily Wifey shouted as i pulled and she noticed the rag vanashing into the portThatchman wrote:Looking nice Gav.
Remember to remove the rag before fitting the exhaust hey
Yes i know DUMBASS
Gavin van der Berg - ZS-WWF
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