Amazing what an MM will tow

[RobThomas]

The brutal awesome power of the bog-standard MM sidevalve!!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/ ... moggi2.jpg

[simmitc]

But will it ever get off the ground as a combination?

[RobThomas]

Hmmmm.

Actually makes quite a good towing car. I now have an esay excuse to drive along at 30mph. The stability is less than our Mondeo due to te soft Morris springs. Wobbles a bit!

Rear visibility is pretty poor so I need a couple of those quaterlight mirrors. Being so long, the main undercarriege legs have a tendancy to clip kerbs if you are not careful.

[Judge]

The brutal awesome power of the bog-standard MM sidevalve!!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/ ... moggi2.jpg

Yes, but which one won

[paulhumphries]

I cann't see the registration - is it an Group A ?
Flying is a sore point for me.
It's something I've always wanted to do so I had a few lesson and bought plans for a Zenair CH701.
The idea was build the SkyJeep (early retirement plus access to industrial guillotine / folder meant it would have been a quickish project) and then learn to fly in my own aircraft.
Doctor then informed me that my head injury plus the need for medication the rest fo my life means they can never sign the medical certificate for flying solo so that killed that dream dead.

Paul Humphries

[RobThomas]

G-BMMF. Group A aircraft. Does 100mph in a dive and cruises at about 75 mph. It can cruise even faster backwards behind a Ford Mondeo! 65hp@3300rpm VW engine with Mondeo igntition (dual spark), a Triumph Spit carb and all handmade silencer system.

http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/ ... ighing.jpg

http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/ ... nclose.jpg

http://s82.photobucket.com/albums/j279/ ... CD0068.flv ( a video clip of running it in the driveway at home)

Under the new SSDR and NPPL rules you may still be able to fly. Have a look at the PFA website?

[paulhumphries]

G-BMMF. Group A aircraft. on=view&current=FXCD0068.flv ( a video clip of running it in the driveway at home)

Under the new SSDR and NPPL rules you may still be able to fly. Have a look at the PFA website?

Nice - I'm envious
I've still got a 1000cc BMW engine that I was going to adapt (I've got approved plans) for the CH701.
I contacted the CAA doctor for clarification of the medical rules.
Under the old rules I needed to be free of any medication for, I think, 3 months.
He told me under the NPPL rules as there was scope but I needed to still get my GP to agree.
A visit to my GP confirmed that based on my conditions he couldn't sign me as being DVLA class 1 (medical for taxi & lorry drivers that is also now the same for private flying).
Permananent health problems that will never get better means the best I ccould hope for was flying supervised.
A little like learning to drive but never being able to take your test or drive unaccompanied.
Like a lot of things in my life I've had to give up with deteriating health flying is yet another - albeit a dream

Paul Humphries

[RobThomas]

If you have a past history of significant medical illness, it will be necessary for you to obtain an information sheet which will give advice to your GP on the appropriate medical standard for you. There are two standards depending on your level of fitness. If there is nothing in your medical history which would stop you reaching the Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Group 2 standard for professional driving, you can obtain an unrestricted National PPL which will allow you to carry up to three passengers within the privileges of the licence. Your GP will know these driving medical standards and the most up to date version can be found on the DVLA website. If you do not meet the DVLA Group 2 standard for professional driving, but do meet the Group 1 standard for private driving, you will be able to fly either solo or with another pilot qualified on your aircraft type. This pilot will act as your ‘safety pilot’ and should be so briefed. Your GP is not required to do a physical examination, though he/she may wish to check routine health functions. His or her endorsing signature is to confirm the lack of any medical history which would preclude you meeting the appropriate DVLA standard. Your GP is entitled to charge you for this service.

[RobThomas]

ooops, 'clicked send' too early.

Paul. You may get away with solo flying, particularly if you change your plans and build an SSDR plane in the 115kg category. Google for ssdr + PFA.

[paulhumphries]

ooops, 'clicked send' too early.

Paul. You may get away with solo flying, particularly if you change your plans and build an SSDR plane in the 115kg category. Google for ssdr + PFA.

Thanks Rob.

You've give me some hope again
When the doctor told me they wouldn't sign me a fit to fly solo then I totally gave up on the idea - stopped reading web site, buying magazines, didn't renew PFA membership, stopped going to shows etc as it was just too painful to admit yet another interest had been taken from me.
Besides the CH701 I've also got a set of plans for a MW6 and rather like the idea of "back to basics / seat of your pants" type flying so will look into the 115kg catogory more as it seems to be a way in for me.
I know neither the CH701 or MW6 will fit under the 115kg rule but even a wheeled paraglider (I cann't use my legs for take weight) would allow me some fun
Thanks again.

Paul Humphries