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Old 12-07-2011, 10:15 AM
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Hi Ben

I researched basing an aeroplane in HK and found it quite difficult as the airfields I contacted said they had no space. Actually I eventually found a contact in Shenzen ( mainland China) who could gain me access to an airfield near there.

As you are probably aware things that are difficult in China are easy here and vice versa.

The first thing you need to do is decide the country of registration as I doubt the HK authorities would do it. Then ensure that they will allow you to fly in their airspace under that registration.

My wife is dual qualified as both English and Chinese lawyer and felt we would not be allowed to fly mainland China.

Do you know where you will be based in Europe.
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Old 12-07-2011, 10:34 AM
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If you go on Vans website you can get a weight of each subkit, they use it for shipping. That will give you an approximate idea of weight.
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Old 12-09-2011, 11:30 PM
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Hi Ben,

This is Hank! Glad someone is doing it in Hong Kong, I am finally not alone!

Replied your text message, call me anytime!

Hank
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Old 12-10-2011, 03:04 AM
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Ben

If you are planning to eventually base in Europe with the aircraft then it might be better to build it under the codes for the appropriate country. With family considerations, the amount of spare time you have and having to travel to your workshop, I doubt you will be finished in less than 5 years.

The only issue would be getting the aircraft stage inspected if required by the country's authorities.
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Old 12-10-2011, 07:27 AM
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Default Planning planning planning

Thanks for the info so far guys.

I'm purchasing a small flat only 30 seconds walk from the house we are building on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It will be a small space but is on the ground floor with a tiled terrace. My weight estimation is to gauge how many mates it will to take to get the fuse out of the workshop.

My wife is from Sweden and the plan is to be living in Europe in 5 years and most likely Sweden. I've been in touch with the EAA in Sweden now and According to them nobody has built outside the country and then shipped it back for certification. They couldn't see a problem with it and promised to get back to me on what I need to do.

So far I have touched base with Hank and several other guys actually building on Lantau Island. One building a scratch built Sonerai and the other a Waiex. Also meeting a colleague, who has built an RV, for coffee on Monday.

There is definitely some good advice here! After spending years building the aircraft, it would be a tragedy if I couldn't certify it.

The construction manual and preview plans for RV7 arrived!

Ben

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Old 12-10-2011, 07:52 AM
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Welcome to Sweden later on then, or V?lkommen as we say here Hope everything goes according to plan and hope to see u and your RV here in Sweden in some years

/Dennis
(One of the most northern RVs?!)
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Old 12-10-2011, 07:56 AM
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Hi Ben,
Ben here. I get over to HKG on occaision as I fly the MD11 for UPS. I would be glad to look you up on my next trip and answer some RV7 questions over a beer in Lan Kwai Fong...
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:03 AM
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Hej Dennis,

I've been up as far as Jouksengi (spelling could be out), on the crossing of the Arctic circle and Finland/Swedish border. My wife has family up there.

Ben C, I'm always up for a beer and I'd appreciate the advice. Shoot me an email if you like bengrant25@gmail.com, next time you're free in Hong Kong.

Cheers,
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Old 12-10-2011, 10:20 AM
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My weight estimation is to gauge how many mates it will to take to get the fuse out of the workshop.

while building the fuselage, you will have it on a stand of some sort. You can always bolt some wheels onto the bottom of that stand and roll it out yourself. Or just complete it subtantially enough so its on its landing gear and wheel it out. I guess it all depends on the size of the door.
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Old 12-10-2011, 08:31 PM
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Jouksengi is about 1,5hrs drive from where i live! =)

Hope everything goes according to plan =)

/Dennis
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