Misca, and all.
Years ago, I came across, or was sent a photo (can't remember which) of your first aeroplane with the 1UZFE still being installed on the nose of it. Until a couple of weeks ago, I had heard/seen nothing further until I came across this forum. I've had a 1UZFE in my aeroplane since March 2003 and I've attached a few photos of it here.
If I can work out how to attach a short video clip, I'll attach it also to another post.
My "Maranda Super 14" doesn't get along as fast as yours as it is designed basically as a STOHL bush plane and I generally cruise it at around 95 to 100 knots (109-115 mph/175-185 km/h). Any faster the drag increases dramatically and the fuel burn goes through the roof! However, she does get off the ground rather rapidly and climbs at 2000 ft/minute.
I'm impressed with your progress and especially to hear you have now built several.
Last Xmas, I finished my second plane with a 1UZFE in it purpose built with the intention to eventually tow gliders with it, but I've now run into an enormous obstacle with our CAA who have recently restructured and the new staff seem hell bent on not allowing me to fly it, so it appears at this stage that it is destined for the scrap bin.... after 5 years work! Such is life... If I ever get to fly it, I have designed and geared it with the anticipation of 3000 ft/min but I may never get to prove it!
I've attached a couple of photos of it also.
Cheers,
Gavin Grimmer
