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  1. Thanks Jerry, All information greatfully...

    Thanks Jerry,
    All information greatfully recieved. All reports seem to be it's a good aircraft.

    Mike
  2. Anyone building or flying a Skyranger. Especially the Swift version.

    I'm considering a skyranger aircraft. There are a few here in Australia but I've to be able to contact any owners.
    Anyone had any experiences in the building or flying /owning one?

    Thanks,
    Mike
  3. Thanks, I first became aware of the Minicoupe...

    Thanks,
    I first became aware of the Minicoupe from an article in 1974 in the "Homebuilt Aircraft" magazine. I think Don Dwiggans might have been the editor back then.
    I first tried contacting Chris...
  4. Thanks for that. I'll shoot him off an email. I...

    Thanks for that. I'll shoot him off an email. I don't suppose anyone hears from Bill & Jerry Johnson? Are there many Minicoupes flying in the States now?

    Mike
  5. What Became of Bill Johnson and the Mini-Coupe

    I posted this question as part of my first introduction post in these forums but had no replies. I've copied it across here. Maybe someone can answer my question for me.


    : and before any of them...
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    The problem I always found where I live (in the...

    The problem I always found where I live (in the context of Aviation for transport) is that the majority of airfields were never anywhere usefull. Sure I could fly to the airfield of a town but then...
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    Poll: Stagger beech, Globe Swift. Of warbirds in order,...

    Stagger beech, Globe Swift. Of warbirds in order, Spitfire, FW190, F4U corsair, P-51, JU-87. Jets, Sabre Jet, Phantom and those pretty things Red Arrows used to fly, Northrops?.
    Too hard to pick a...
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    The only debate I don't think was mentioned here...

    The only debate I don't think was mentioned here was mogas v avgas. VW power V Rotax V old lyc/cont.
    As to the others. Champ V Cub.. No contest as Luscombe beats them both.
    Four wings are always...
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    I did not come from an aviation orientated...

    I did not come from an aviation orientated family. I did however enjoy reading the 'Biggles' stories. Anyway when I was 15 Mum,Dad and I went for a joy ride in Piper Cherokee 140. I'd never been in...
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    There are limits though and it should be (but...

    There are limits though and it should be (but sadly often isn't) common curtesy to respect property not your own. I've had newly fitted wheel spats cracked cos' some lard arse at an airshow thought...
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    What I used to do when I wanted mogas for my...

    What I used to do when I wanted mogas for my Luscombe. I had a sort of home made/custom made trailor with high sides and no gate. It would comfortabley fit 2x44gallon (200 litre) drums diagonally...
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    Hi From Australia & remembering old times

    Hi everyone, I'm Mike & I'm down in Victoria ,Australia.
    First time visitor to the EAA forums.

    Started flying when I was 15 back in 1972 and still do a bit a flying And gliding when I can. I...
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