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  1. austropilot

    Parts Wanted GRT EIS 4000

    Anybody have one?
  2. austropilot

    Parts Wanted GRT EIS 4000

    WTB a GRT EIS 4000. Thanks for offers!
  3. austropilot

    Parts Wanted EFIS/EMS Avionics + Rotax 912 hoses

    Hi all, I’m looking for a PFD EFIS + engine monitoring. Anything will work, only condition is that it records flight and engine data and the data logs can be exported. Also I’m looking for fuel/oil/water hoses for a Rotax 912 UL (80hp). Please offer anything, thank you!
  4. austropilot

    Some borescope pictures

    Took these of a wooden airplane using a borescope. To me it looks like there is some isolated rot, some weird green stuff here and there (mold?) and some insect nests? Appreciate any pointers / identifiers to learn more...
  5. austropilot

    Pre purchase inspection advice

    Thank you, lots of reading up on this on my to do list. Here are the two contenders. Pdf's attached. Turbi Fotos here The 32k one was apparently damaged during storm "Lothar" in 1999 when parked in Marennes and the hangar collapsed. It was then fully restored. It looks sweet and it has the...
  6. austropilot

    Pre purchase inspection advice

    thanks! Are there any resources with images showing „good“ vs „bad“? Also got the hint to use a vacuum cleaner on low suction to check if the fabric lifts from the structure or not.
  7. austropilot

    Pre purchase inspection advice

    Hello, I’m looking into purchasing a Druine (french wooden homebuilt) and am looking for advice on inspecting the structure. I have mirror, flashlight and boroscope at hand. I’m reading up on wood construction currently. I’d be very interested to see some examples of good vs bad (e.g. cracks...
  8. austropilot

    Intro

    Hello, my name is Pat from Europe. I’m researching the french planes built by Roger Druine, I might just buy one, which led me here seeking to educate myself on wooden homebuilts. Thanks for the wealth of information provided by all!
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