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Written by Stephen Beaver
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Monday, 22 January 2007 |
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I think this may cause some interesting debate but I'm sure we can keep it polite :-) I have just looked into the forum again, especially at the “winter flying” topic, which sort of amuses me… Since I have forgotten how to post replies directly, may I use this channel to make some comments? This is the first time I hear that the “cowl flaps” on the Altenrhein-built Jungmanns are to generate a warmer front cockpit. I am a bit confused, to be honest. After several hundreds of hours of Jungmann-flying, I know for sure that my passengers in the front seat open them in summer, to get fresh air into the front cockpit when the heat from the engine really makes them feel too hot. They certainly keep them closed in winter. One of the photos I attach shows a winter operation (Locarno, Jan 20, 1969), where the crews have taped-over the flaps to eliminate as much cold air draft into the front cockpit as possible. Two of the attached photos show the original flaps on my A-15/HB-UUE. As is clearly visible, the openings are above of where engine heat can leave the engine cowlings. Remember, mine is an original Hirth HM-504-installation. The photo you have posted is of HB-UVC, which is a unique conversion with a Walter-Minor engine. Maybe it’s different with this one and the LOM-installations? As to “winter flying”.: There is certainly nothing to worry about. Two photos attached I took on Dec. 30, 2006. the OAT on ground was
minus 2 deg. C. It’s just a matter of dressing up for the occasion. Rick Wenger |
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Jungmeister - Before and After |
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Written by Stephen Beaver
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Saturday, 13 January 2007 |
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Joe Vasile is making progress on his Jungmeister. Here are before and after pictures of the turtle deck. - Keep it up Joe! |
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Matt Chapman's Bucker gets its wings |
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Written by Stephen Beaver
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Sunday, 07 January 2007 |
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Matt Chapman's Jungmann is being restored by Vic an Larry Grondski in Live Oak Florida. This weekend, Matt was there to see the wings attached for the first time and to admire the beautiful workmanship.
"I also included a photo of the masters themselves, Larry and Vic. They were smiling but bighting their tongues in these pix! I had to give them both plenty of advice on how to do things on the Bucker, they would just sit and listen and smile. I think they both enjoyed seeing me headed north! The work theses two have completed on my wings is nothing short of amazing. They look awesome. The good news as well is all wing went on almost without effort. (At least as far as Buckers go)" - Matt
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Written by Stephen Beaver
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Sunday, 07 January 2007 |
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Shoreham From Daniel Ramseier in Switzerland comes this beautiful movie of Jungmann HB-UVB flying in the Swiss Alps. Thank you Daniel. The movie is inspiring! http://www.aerodrome-gruyere.ch/video/bucker.wmv |
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CASA 1131 Jungmann share for sale |
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Written by Stephen Beaver
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Saturday, 06 January 2007 |
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G-BECT / A57, a beautiful CASA1131 Jungmann based at Shoreham in England is owned by a syndicate of 4 people. One of the shares in the aircraft has become available. If you would like more details, contact Alan Stokes
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or visit the aircraft website. http://www.jungmann.co.uk/ 
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 03 January 2007 |
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Bernhard Rouschal write to say that he has just bought some 250 acres of airport property in Germany (EDAX) to set up the first Fly-In-Community ever in that country. He is very reluctantly putting his Jungmann up for sale. It is Larry Grondzki´s former aircraft S/N 447. Grand Champion homebuilt at Sun n Fun 2005. 
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B?cker documents and books available on CD-ROM |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 03 January 2007 |
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Udo Hafner, German aircraft historian has many Bücker documents and books available on CD-ROM, including manuals, parts lists, operating instructions etc. Visit Udo's website here: http://www.luftfahrt-archiv-hafner.de/ and click on "Bücker". |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 03 January 2007 |
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Paul Kiddell has recently upgraded his website of Bucker photographs. Please visit http://paul348.fotopic.net/c1169045.html to see the results of his work. |
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English POH for CASA 1131 |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 03 January 2007 |
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At long last, I have scanned the English language Pilot's Operating Handbook for the CASA 1131 produced by Jose Martin. Please download it from the Data page  |
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