
Andrew Young progressing well
Andrew Young progressing well
Andrew and his Dad are hard at work on their farm near Patensie building Whisper #10. They have already tested their wings and are making good progress as can be seen from the pics below.



January 2007 pics
Latest pictures - looking good Andrew!
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Andrew sent pics of his oil cooler installation....Looks like he has two large coolers which are fed by large inlets. The coolers dump into the low pressure behind the engine.
Assuming the coolers are efficient, that all baffling is good and that he gets a good low pressure below the engine with a steep exit duct I reckon this system should cool very efficiently. It may be over cooled but that is better for test flying and can easily be remedied later
Assuming the coolers are efficient, that all baffling is good and that he gets a good low pressure below the engine with a steep exit duct I reckon this system should cool very efficiently. It may be over cooled but that is better for test flying and can easily be remedied later
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Some photos taken over the weekend-nice from far I think.
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Re: Andrew Young progressing well
Congrats Andrew I understand that yesterday was the big day
How about a few pics and a story
NUMBER 22 to fly


How about a few pics and a story

NUMBER 22 to fly

Re: Andrew Young progressing well
Congratulation Andrew, I have to say that it sure looked awsome from the ground.
Last edited by pdarne on Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:06 pm, edited 1 time in total.
You said what?? Mr. President!!!
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Its clear you need nerves of steel to take a new aircraft into the air! It was not the best weather, (overcast, rainy, wind-south westerly), I expected a few high speed taxi trials and nothing more. After deciding on a suitable runway, Rego applied full power and was airborne. The initial flight lasted 15min, with Rego practicing a few gentle turns and testing the airbrakes etc. The landing was perfect, i.e. we can use the plane again. Still got the shakes!
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