* * * Freebird plans * * *
A limited number of Freebird plans are now available from Progress Aero Works.
Cost £12 plus postage (£3 UK, £5 rest of the world). Please contact us if interested.
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PROGRESS AERO WORKS Union Mill, Union Street Macclesfield, Cheshire UK SK11 6QG Tel / Fax: +44 (0)1625 423891 E-mail here |
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1. Question I have an old PAW engine that has not been used for a long time. It is 'gummed' up, how do I free it up? |
1. Answer Soak the engine overnight in diesel fuel mix, this will soften the hardened castor oil inside it. |
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2. Question Can I visit the factory / do you have a factory shop? |
2. Answer Model airplane enthusiasts and potential customers for our engineering services are very welcome to visit our factory in Macclesfield. There is no 'shop' as such. Please telephone first to let us know you are coming (+44 (0)1625 423891). Please note there is a local street map available from our home page. |
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3. Question Can you explain your prices and method of payment? |
3. Answer The prices quoted on the web site are the basic VAT-free prices for the export market. Unfortunately customers in Great Britain and other European Union countries have to pay VAT at 17.5% on top of this. Postage for single engines is chargeable at £8 in Europe and £12 in the rest of the world. We despatch engines worldwide. You can convert prices to your currency using Personal Currency Assistant Payment can be by Visa or Mastercard, send us a fax if you do not wish to send your card details by e-mail. |
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4. Question Where can I get ready-mixed fuel? |
4. Answer We recommend Model Technic's D1000, D2000 or D3000. Available from: Model Technics Vanguard Way Shoeburyness Essex SS3 9QY UK Tel +44 (0)1702 292244, Fax +44 (0)1702 298744 |
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5. Question Is there a substitute for IPN? |
5. Answer You could use hexyl nitrate. |