The beginning of a new adventure

The preparation work has started…

As mentioned  earlier I will take the opportunity to re-cover the entire plane when repairing the light damage the hard landing did to my fuselage.

I will take my time and do this right, there are some rust stains on some of the tubes so a full paint job of the fuselage is also needed. I will also take the opportunity to do some minor modifications (break system, luggage compartment, seats, door windows on both sides and not only pilot side etc.). So if you are only here for the for the Simonini Victor 2 experience check in again after Christmas… the counter is currently on 63 hours without any issues and a happy owner.

At “Blois Microlight Festival 2013” I had the opportunity to talk to the Oratex team and see and touch their latest products (see also my article from September 21st 2011). You need a sharp object to do damage to an Oratex covered frame. You can hit it as hard as you can without making any damage to it. Their very friendly managing director, Mr Lanitz, showed that you can actually stand on the tissue but he told me that they were forced to use a metal frame when doing this as he had broken too many wooden frames - well, he weight 120 kg / 264 lb. After that treatment a light blow from a hot air gun and it is like new again. I’m convinced about the quality of this product and the enormous advantages of not needing any nasty solvents... I will use Oratex UL600 to cover my plane. This is also an experience I would like to share with those interested even if there are already some films on YouTube and some sites talking about it already.

So get ready for the "Avid Flyer Oratex Adventure”... coming soon to a computer screen near you...