Butterfly GyroVan

[asra]

Greg not real happy with you at the moment, just got home from work to see you teasing me like that, damn damn damn you, sorry mate as much as i'd like to, i have three great kids to think of first, then theres work on Sunday, wellll then theres the new lady to keep happy(know what i mean)ummm dont think i should have put that but.just dont let Birdy have too much time in the seat.Have fun every one...Mark

[Greg Mitchell]

Sorry Buddy,Not meant as a tease, just hopefull you could make it. Of course the kids come first and Ummm, yeah, know what you mean, work brings in the $$$ and pays the bills, which of course helps the family. I'll catch you for sure next time round.Funny thing, I'm just about to bring the Butterfly home tomorrow and have put together a to do list for the 10 and 12 1/2 hourly maintenance on the 503. Then I'm looking at Comma and I have no clue how to estimate time in the seat, be it mine, Birdy's if he chooses to fly her, or perhaps some other lucky bugger. So I'm making up a list for the 25 hourly schedule as well.Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com

[asra]

G'Day MitchWOW Gyro builder,rock mason,home builder and now maker of fine caravans!Will you ever cease too amaze me?That is one good looking trailor.[]Wish I could make it to Coma,but it's a little far for me.Hope to see ya at Mentone.Tell Jake and every one Hello for us.And unless there are gonna be cows there Birdy probably wont want to fly anything but that old RAF he ferries around in.[)Have a safe and pleasent trip.SonnyIntelligence is not a privilege,it is a gift and should be used for the good of mankind.

[Brian]

Hi Greg, doubt Birdy will want to get out of that seat once he gets into it !! I know I wouldnt have to be asked twice .You never know how far you can go, till you get there !

[Greg Mitchell]

Sonny, good to see you posting here from time to time. Can't take credit for the GyroVan. My mate Ron Johnson built it for me. I told him what I wanted and gave him dimensions ect got the steel in and parts and helped as and when recquired. The 'bugger' had me on the roof drilling and pop riveting. I was 'jammed up' that night. Jake and I added all the fiddle and pretty bits.Ron did a 'top job'!!!Brian, Reckon you're spot on there. My only saving grace may be that Allan has also offered him a ride in his Monarch Butterfly and you would not have needed to ask at all Brian. Anytime you like.Now I got some more pics. Went flying just before I loaded Butterfly for the trip home in her new mobile home. Thanks to Daj, for giving the caravan it's name. Good Onya Daj. I'll post the pics of flying under my solo flight thread.I posted on the rotaryforum pics of gyrovan and the question was asked, would both beds drop down for use with the gyro on board. Now I have had my fingers crossed on this. I certainly could offset the gyro and use one bed but I had hoped for both. Everything turned out 'mickey mouse'. I did have to shorten my pitot tube by approx 1" but the tie down points, rectangular steel frames for mains, all work as expected. Bed on left side has oodles of clearance, right side bed missess both carbies by 1cm. Could'nt believe my luck.Cheers,Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.comThese pics show gyrovan still attached to vehicle and 'jacked up', it makes pretty much a level ramp all the way and the lip on the drop door prevents gryo from rolling back whilst you prepare to tie down. Image Insert: 77.04 KBImage Insert: 76.65 KBGo to Butterfly GyroVan 2.

[Brian]

Brilliant Greg !!! Everything fits like a glove !! Will take you up on that offer one day when our paths cross !!!Have a great Easter.You never know how far you can go, till you get there !

[Greg Mitchell]

I might even be heading your way next trip Brian, I'd like to visit Kevin Traegger and the boys there. It's a done deed for some seat time, I'll trade you for some good advice along the way.All the best to you and yours for Easter.Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com

[Brian]

Sounds good Greg, will keep my eyes and ears out for that trip !You never know how far you can go, till you get there !

[asra]

Greg it is with near tears in my eyes that i type this, but this morning we had a meeting and work has been canned for Sunday and Monday cause we have no ore to crush, so its all just a conspiracy to not let me get there.....or well at least i have Birdys video to watch all week end, over and over and over and over... i better get a copy off someone of some of the action.. have a good time EVERY one that turns up, if it were closer i'd drive to it..Mark

[Greg Mitchell]

Bummer Bonsey.Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com

[asra]

hi greg does not look like i will make it to cooma bugger!!!!!!! so hope you can catch up with us all at lameroo which is our home field we should have our new club rooms finished very soon and i am sure all the boys would like a close look at that gyro and trailer oops sorry van have a great time at cooma you've earned it ken

[asra]

p.s. where do you keep the rotor greg when you are travelling,

[Greg Mitchell]

Woody,Long Box on right hand wall. Benson Blades 21' 9". What happened Woody, I thought you were headed to Cooma? I reckon I might try and get over your way in December of this year, certainly will be back on the mainland next Easter 2006 for the Nats, SA putting in a bid for that one. I heard a good time was had by all at Lamaroo a while back. It's a shame you can't make it Woody.David Johnston...DAJ is about to get started on a Monarch after we finish at the Nats, Daj gave the caravan the name Butterfly GyroVan...I bet I get the third degree by the boffy headed security mob they now employ at the Spirit terminals. All jerry cans have to be open and free of all fuel. Just to be safe, I've drained the seat tank, disconnected and bleed fuel from a lines, empty carbie bowls and fuel pump. Anyways, we loaded the gyrovan today, it's going to be a very versatile unit. I'll catch up with you soon Woody, give my regards to Kevin Traegger.Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com

[asra]

Greg will give your best to kevin next time i see him, cooma was a bummer,money,money money never enough of the bloody stuff,never mind there is always next year, tequilla is flying well and ready to go, so should make the 100 hr mark by next nats,better than 5.2 i had at alice springs and still had a great time despite all the problems catch ya ken

[Greg Mitchell]

Hey Woody,Got to Cooma, with 6 1/2 hrs up and left with a little over 10 hrs. Great experience to be up flying early and in between events. Glad to hear Tequilla is a 'goer' and looking forward as are you to the next Nats. Cheers Ken,Mitch.www.thebutterflyllc.com