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After much trial, tribulation and frustration I managed to find a switch and have machined a suitable aluminum "wheel" to go on the end in the correct orientation. The tap to cut a hole into the wheel is an unusual thread (3/8 x 32 UNEF) which cost a packet. Now to get it anodised white.

I have been scouring the insurers here in South Africa for hull cover.

They kindly offered it at 25% pa premium with a 25% excess.

Guess I will self insure. I have not even scraped a wing tip in 30+ years of flying of which over 500 hours on taildraggers.

My Falco has a non standard (wheel orientation is 90deg on lever, so it is perpendicular and looks awful) landing gear selector switch. I wish to replace this but am battling to find a suitable part that will not require me to pledge my mothers false teeth to a banker to buy it. Any ideas on the ori...

I am so very proud to finally be able to make this post. I am now the owner of Sequoia Falco sn820 ZU-BTT built by Brian Nelson. She was beautifully built by Brian over 18 years and I was often a visitor to salivate over his expertise. He installed a Lyc O-320-B3A with a fixed pitch propeller and an...

Found it - It is in the initial chapter of the Falco Flight Test Guide!

I am again amazed at how much effort Alfred put into the plans and supplements.

I saw a superbly detailed document for the first time yesterday when rummaging through some of Brian Nelsons old stuff. Does anyone have a copy of this document. It would aid in the buyers inspecting a Falco.

You will not like the answer but I strongly suggest spending the money and getting an Andair unit. I have yet to hear any objections to their products other than their price - you get what you pay for. It is really not worth buggering around with fuel in the cockpit surrounded by electrics. DO it pr...

What about the rudder?

I would propose a small fibreglass triangle fitting in the outboard aileron gap and wing tip. Not sure what solution can be used for the rudder and elevators. The seat belt trick is good as long as the wind does not veer and come from aft.

I was pondering whether anyone here had developed gust locks and if so would they mind sharing what they have?

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