Ian,
I hope you are successful in your quest. First, such a task is
an education in itself - always more to be learnt than taught. Second, this
is the kind of display that will interest those only just starting and with
many questions. Third, the endeavour as a whole gains a great deal from the
display of ordinary ('scuse me) folk getting on with it. Fourth, the lure of
free entry and good times with similarly-involved builders is much more
entertaining than just tramping the stalls.
Wished I could join you! perhaps next year!
Good luck,
Ferg
A064
----- Original Message -----
From: "G-IANI" <g-iani@ntlworld.com>
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Europa List; PFA Rally
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| Over the last few years the composite construction demonstration area at
the
| PFA Rally has been a little neglected. The Europa Club has been asked to
| try and improve matters so we need volunteers!
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| First the bribery. You will get free entry to the Rally (all days +
camping
| if required) for doing two, two hour session (or equivalent). You will
get
| to keep the beautiful demonstration piece you produce. We hope to have
| available suitable moulds for a (rear mounted) battery box, air vents etc
| but please let me know if you want to make something else. This is a
| perfect opportunity for those of you who want to make something small but
| are deterred by having to buy new epoxy, glass etc. Volunteers for less
| hours will be very welcome but PFA largess will not extend to free
tickets.
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| What we need are two people at a time to man the stand. So why not do it
| with a co-builder (or friend if you still have any). If you cannot
persuade
| a friend I will be happy to pair you up with some other suitably insane
| aircraft builder. The proposed slot are 10.00 to 12.00, 12.00 to 14.00,
and
| 14.00 to 16.00 on each of the three days (but we will try to arrange
things
| to fit your attendance).
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| The task will be to talk to those who visit the stand, answer questions
and
| to demonstrate working in composites. We are not expecting you to be give
a
| lecture on the subject just to talk to those attending about you
experience.
| We will provide some example pieces in various states of construction and
we
| expect to have a very nicely built Tri-gear fuselage (with the High Top
| option) that you can show visitors round. It is complete with the top on
| but unglazed and unpainted so you can see the work.
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| You do not have to make something specific but all the basis material and
| equipment will be to hand. We do suggest you bring your own gloves (for
| comfort but we will have disposables available if you forget), face masks,
| overalls and any favourite mixing sticks etc.
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| Please let me know via e-mail or phone your name, preferred hours and
| contact details
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| Ian Rickard #505 G-IANI XS Trig ear
| 3 hour, 12 landings on the Hobbs
| Europa Club Assistant Mods Rep
| e-mail mods@europaclub.org.uk, or direct on g-iani@ntlworld.com
| 37 Willowmead Close, Woking, Surrey, GU21 3DN. Tel 01483 714096
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