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Charlie Becker
07-15-2011, 02:45 PM
I'll get this started with my current project that I call a "Pirate Cub". Basically a scratch built super cub clone with doors on both sides.
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Adam Smith
07-18-2011, 03:19 PM
Looking good Charlie. What engine are you putting in it?

Chad Jensen
07-19-2011, 03:06 PM
Agreed Adam...it looks fantastic! Like I posted on the Pirate Cub FB page, it really gets my juices flowing for the Tailwind build!

To answer the thread topic...built an RV-7, have a Thatcher CX-4 project (that is now for sale), and I am starting a W-10 Tailwind.

:)

http://www.chadandbrittne.com/images/Sale pics/5-17-11-007w.jpg

http://www.chadandbrittne.com/images/Thatcher/cx4-001w.jpg

No pic of the Tailwind project yet...after AirVenture!

FlyBoyJon
07-19-2011, 03:08 PM
Greetings Charlie,

In January I started working on a Volksplane VP-II but as often happens, the day job has been taking up too much time. Next month I am starting AMT school so that will reduce time available as well. I am hopeful that I will be able to use the VP for some project time after class though.

Turbomallard
07-19-2011, 06:52 PM
My Sonex was started in December 2003 and is right on schedule for completion in 2047.

Pazmanyflyer
07-19-2011, 07:58 PM
Well I haven't had my hands an a Thatcher but like Chad I have helped build a Wittman W-8 with my dad and now am on the wings of my RV-7.

Chad Jensen
07-19-2011, 08:12 PM
My Sonex was started in December 2003 and is right on schedule for completion in 2047.2027...you have help now! ;o)

smoothy58
07-19-2011, 08:32 PM
I'm building a RANS S-19.....And loving every minute of it!!

Auburntsts
07-20-2011, 05:17 AM
I'm building an RV-10.... www.mykitlog.com/auburntsts (http://www.mykitlog.com/auburntsts)

Phil Kriley
07-20-2011, 07:32 AM
I'm building a Cozy Mk IV. Fuselage tub, nose section, wings, winglets, canard, landing gear, center section spar completed. Working on the controls now.

Papakeith
07-20-2011, 07:36 AM
I'm "building" a Bearhawk. The pieces are still on the bench but there hasn't been much activity on the project in the last couple of years.

Chad Jensen
07-20-2011, 07:50 AM
Good to see you here PK!

steveinindy
07-20-2011, 09:00 AM
Currently in the preliminary stages of designing a new experimental that I am going to build.

tmbg
07-20-2011, 09:14 AM
About midway through the metalwork on an RV-7, have a pair of Pitts S-1 trusses that I welded up, and plans on my bench for a supercub!

Chad Jensen
07-20-2011, 09:40 AM
About midway through the metalwork on an RV-7, have a pair of Pitts S-1 trusses that I welded up, and plans on my bench for a supercub!
Supercub!!?? When did you come up with this???

Charlie Becker
07-20-2011, 01:04 PM
What engine are you putting in it?
I'm hoping to find a Continental C-90.

BTW, I've started a facebook page for my project with more photos.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pirate-Cub/118364001589523 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pirate-Cub/118364001589523)

rwanttaja
07-20-2011, 02:18 PM
I'm building a set of Fly Baby plans.

e.g., the owner of rights has disappeared, and I'm cranking the plans package to make them better....

tmbg
07-20-2011, 02:52 PM
Supercub!!?? When did you come up with this???

Eh, I bought the plans years ago. One day I'll build one, but not anytime soon ;)

Chad Jensen
07-20-2011, 03:40 PM
Eh, I bought the plans years ago. One day I'll build one, but not anytime soon ;)Nice to have on hand anyway! :cool:

FlyBoyJon
07-20-2011, 05:28 PM
BTW, I've started a facebook page for my project with more photos.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pirate-Cub/118364001589523 (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pirate-Cub/118364001589523)

How about a Google+ page Charlie?

Need an invite let me know. :cool:


ETA: for that matter anyone needing an invite let me know

Charlie Becker
07-21-2011, 05:20 AM
I'm building a set of Fly Baby plans.

e.g., the owner of rights has disappeared, and I'm cranking the plans package to make them better....
Ron, This is great news. A classic homebuilt design that still has appeal today. Any idea when they will be available? Will you be at AirVenture?

Hal Bryan
07-21-2011, 06:47 AM
That is exciting news, Ron! I've always had a soft spot for the Fly Baby - I have fond childhood memories from what must have been the early 80's of seeing N500F drop in to the airstrip where I was living at the time (my dad's still there) southeast of Seattle.

rwanttaja
07-21-2011, 09:02 AM
Won't be at Airventure, but will be in your neck of the woods at the end of August for that FAA/NTSB course.

Re-doing the plans has been a slippery slope. I'm working from a set I bought from Pete Bowers twenty years ago, and they're pretty dog-eared and the text hadn't copied perfectly, anyway. Fortunately, one of our Fly Baby crew had done an OCR (Optical Character Recognition) on the plans ten years ago, and I still had the text files. They aren't perfect, but they beat retyping it in. I've picked a font that is larger than Pete's original, but keeps approximately the same pagination.

The drawings are tougher. Pete included full-scale templates for most things, but copier error over the years had distorted the templates. Doesn't make a difference for most items, since Pete included detailed dimensions. But the rib templates were different...few dimensions. The current rights-holder had combined two 11x17 template sheets to one 8.5x11 sheet, and the only dimension provided was the width at the spar.

So... I'm redrawing the rib templates. I still won't include them full size (because of the copier-distortion issue) but I've drawn the templates on a set of 1" grids so they can be easily scaled. The Fly Baby community has also generated CAD files for most items.

Those with high-speed connections can view some of the product so far:

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/seca.pdf

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/secb.pdf

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/sec1.pdf

The first one is ~12 megs in size, the second one is tiny, and the third one is the Fuselage construction plans and is about 32 megs in size.

I'm hoping to be completed in a month or so. Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Fly Baby winning the EAA design contest, and I'd like Pete's plans to be available by then...

And Hal, the user interface for composing messages on the new forum is lovely, just lovely....26

Ron Wanttaja

Chad Jensen
07-21-2011, 09:30 AM
Very cool stuff Ron! Looking forward to seeing this all come together!

MADean
07-22-2011, 06:48 AM
My Sonex was started in December 2003 and is right on schedule for completion in 2047.

Oh man... I got that beat. "Started" mine in 1998, and figure I'll get it done a week after you-know-where freezes over. Not 'cause there's anything wrong with the design, mind you. I'm just professionally lazy. (Tell 'em Kerry.)

Tim Hoversten
07-22-2011, 03:32 PM
I am building ribs for a Bearhawk, after my wife wanted more seats than the Tailwind I was building!

Tex Sonex
07-22-2011, 05:23 PM
Just picked up my tail kit for a Sonex yesterday. Building in sections due to shop size- can't store all the parts and have room to work too. Now I've just got to get organized and finished building shop cabinets so I can change from wood to aluminum.

bill utt
07-22-2011, 05:44 PM
i AM BUILDING A MODIFIED Double Eagle. I call it a Tri-Eagle.Tail wheel is on the other end.That's what I have been told.
Engine is on backwards.Maybe we can get it right.
Pics are on yahoo eaglersnest under tri eagle.

Anymouse
07-23-2011, 02:58 AM
This is my 99% done project. It's a Tango that had it's first flight in 2005. Currently have right about 300 hours on it now.

This is me making airplane noises with it...

http://eaaforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=100&d=1311411148

And this is it being used as a static display at Oshkosh...

http://eaaforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=101&d=1311411335

It has and XP-360 engine in it with Aerosance FADEC. The prop is from Aerocomposites. The panel has an Advanced 4500 EFIS with their branded Tru-Trak autopilot. Also have a Garmin 430 and an SL-30 radio.

Anymouse
07-23-2011, 03:08 AM
This is my current project. At least, this is what it'll eventually look like if I ever complete it. It's a U-2 that was designed by Don Mitchell in the 70s and marketed in the early 80s. I always thought it was neat design and bought a set of plans a few years ago when I found out they were still available. When the day eventually comes to get a DAR to look it over, I'll certify it as a powered glider.

http://home.earthlink.net/~mitchellwing/images/u2/p4.jpg

BTW... Just want to mention that this picture shows a U-2 that was modified from the plans. I'll probably modify mine to have the sleeker pod/fuselage, but my gear will be fixed.



Right now, this is as far as I've gotten. These are the aft ribs for all four wing sections. I made these in my room while flying in Afghanistan. Kinda looks like a boat with them all stacked up like that...

http://eaaforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=102&d=1311411919

This shows them layed out. It shows a bit more of the size. The rock is the center point.

http://eaaforums.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=103&d=1311411933

bill utt
07-23-2011, 04:40 AM
Forgot to add that pictures are also at eaa 1167 site.That U-2 is sharp!

Catocala
07-24-2011, 12:49 PM
Hi everybody.

I'm building a Souricette, which is a three axis ultralight made of wood and fabric.
Feel free to track the construction on the dedicated website:

http://fms7259.e-monsite.com/

I am an emblematic beginner. So, the web site should be interesting for evrybody wondering about how to start, and for the colleagues who are curious about how things are going on in France in the ultralight business.

(All pages of my website are in french and in english).

Enjoy!

I wish you all safe and pleasant flights!

François

Brandon
07-27-2011, 09:59 AM
I have a core engine that I brought home from Corvair College 16 and a CH 750 rudder that I built with my oldest daughter at the Zenith factory workshop. I've just got to help get my wife out of nursing school so I can really get to work on the rest of the airplane. Oh, and squeeze sport-pilot training in there somewhere, too!

http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tNFWvSFPYJs/SvrKguKV2BI/AAAAAAAAA3M/_mq5lyq1Yls/s800/IMG_0114.jpg
Taylor Hudson showed me the ropes while tearing down my core. He's done this a few times....

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BsgRRe88xNE/TeqwYo9GQEI/AAAAAAAAA3Q/rwJnqPUxUF8/s800/IMG_0472.JPG
Gracie and her very sweaty old man with our completed CH 750 rudder.

Clarke Tate
07-27-2011, 11:06 AM
Ron Wanttaja stated:
"I'm hoping to be completed in a month or so. Next year is the 50th anniversary of the Fly Baby winning the EAA design contest, and I'd like Pete's plans to be available by then..."

Great job Ron! That must be quite a lot of work! It is great news that a classic homebuilt is being saved from the typical attrition to plans sets as years pass, and will be available for future builders

Clarke Tate
07-27-2011, 11:28 AM
I am building a Chilton DW-1. It is an all wood English aircraft originally built in the 1930's by
De Havilland Technical School graduates, Reggie Ward & Andrew Dalrymple (The D and W in DW-1).

Roy Nerou, the owner of two original aircraft, has methodically rescued this design from obscurity. He has redrawn existing plans and substantially reverse engineered the rest. Roy embodies the passionate aviation enthusiast doing something for the love and not for the money.

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Chilton DW-1 wing "centre" section ribs

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Chilton DW-1 outer wing panel ribs inventory


Work has been slow recently but will be picking up again soon!
http://chiltondw-1.blogspot.com/
http://www.mykitlog.com/ctate/

Neil
08-02-2011, 05:39 PM
Started my Acro Sport II in October of 1987, then had kids. The baby is 21 and now I'm retired so it is time to finish it.172173174

rwanttaja
08-03-2011, 12:15 AM
Ron, This is great news. A classic homebuilt design that still has appeal today. Any idea when they will be available?

Got 'em now.

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/#order

Plans come with full-size rib templates for the first time in thirty years. Since the text was completely re-generated, I was also able to build a detailed Table of Contents:

http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/toc.pdf

I spent some effort to keep material close to the same page as the original set, so this Table of Contents can be used with original plans as well.

audioflyer
08-03-2011, 03:38 PM
Building a Cozy Mk IV when I have time between the Air Force, getting a masters, and my 3 kids. I have a lot of respect for the guy above building plane parts in the desert!

Jeff Point
08-04-2011, 02:18 AM
Scratch building a RLU-1, more commonly known as a Breezy. Have the tail done, fuselage 90% done and hope to start on wings this fall.

Jeff Point
08-04-2011, 02:20 AM
I'm hoping to find a Continental C-90.

I happen to know of a freshly overhauled and stored C-85 collecting dust near Milwaukee, if that would do the trick.

N404CX
08-04-2011, 08:26 PM
Building with some pre-made parts and 2180 engine from Scott Casler.

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bschweinberg
08-06-2011, 08:55 AM
I bought the preview plans for the RV-9/9A and plan to buy the empennage kit soon. Have a nice workshop and most of the tools I'll need. Working on building two of the EAA worktables this week.

mikej959
08-06-2011, 09:49 AM
I going to be building the Sonex Onex from sub-kits. Attending the factory workshop in October where I will order the tail kit.

bruceh
08-06-2011, 11:25 PM
I'm 2 years into building an RV-9A. Tail, Wings and Fuselage kits are done. Finish kit underway.
Now thinking about panel design and engines. Photos on my web site (http://www.overthehills.com/RV-9A-Project)

Bruce

nfdlpilot
08-09-2011, 11:35 AM
I'm building a Sonex from plans. Just started manufacturing parts, so it will be a couple weeks before I can fly it. ;)

martymayes
08-09-2011, 12:03 PM
I'm building a Sonex from plans. Just started manufacturing parts, so it will be a couple weeks before I can fly it. ;)

Perhaps you can find some "fast drying" paint so as not to slow down the process......

steveinindy
08-09-2011, 12:24 PM
So...I have a question. Is it acceptable to post the views from the plans for a design? I haven't gotten past that stage to actually building it yet but would like to share what I have thus far.

nfdlpilot
08-09-2011, 03:54 PM
martymays....I thought someone would like that. :eek:

Clarke Tate
08-09-2011, 04:12 PM
Ron,
The PDF files you posted of the Fly Baby plans look nice. Don't let the "Full resale rights" cd guys over on eBay get hold of these PDF files. I spent weeks trying to get eBay to pull CD disks with Roy Nerou's Chilton DW-1 plans. I managed to get a dialogue started, which is more than Roy had managed from England, but eBay has a vested interest in looking the other way on this.

Nice effort Ron!

mcmurphy
08-09-2011, 04:20 PM
I am building a Thatcher CX4. It will probably be built as a tricycle gear version. The wings are 80% finished. I'm waiting for my wingtips and I need to make the ailerons.

rwanttaja
08-09-2011, 10:29 PM
Ron,
The PDF files you posted of the Fly Baby plans look nice. Don't let the "Full resale rights" cd guys over on eBay get hold of these PDF files. I spent weeks trying to get eBay to pull CD disks with Roy Nerou's Chilton DW-1 plans. I managed to get a dialogue started, which is more than Roy had managed from England, but eBay has a vested interest in looking the other way on this.

Nice effort Ron!
There are a couple of folks who have scanned in and PDF'd the original plans. Nothing I can do if they end up on eBay...and since I don't own the rights, I'm not too worried about it. The PDFs I posted aren't the complete plans, just the introductory material and the first chapter.

If I ever hear from the rights-holder, I'm going to urge her to make the plans public domain. THEN I'll post the full PDFs.

AllenR
08-11-2011, 11:08 PM
Building an RV9A. Completing wiring now, 8/12/11. Helping my grandson build a Pietenpol with Corvair power.

Hangar10
08-12-2011, 12:08 AM
Pietenpol Air Camper... www.mykitlog.com/k5yac

kmisegades@bellsouth.net
08-12-2011, 10:39 AM
A group of EAA1114 members (Apex, NC) has formed the Bear Creek Aero Club to rescue unfinished projects or needed restorations from the scrap heap. Our first project is a rare Stits SA-7D Skycoupe, one of the more popular designs in the late 1950s/early 1960s and the only one of Ray Stits' 15 designs taken through certification. The project has had only two builders before us since 1963, luckily they were good builders and documented their work well. Our engine is a (well-pickled) Lycoming O-290-D. This plane could be built for under $2000 in the early 60s. We expect to put about $5000 in it, and plan to fly it to AirVenture 2012. We invite all owners of airworthy Stits designs to join us. See our progress here: http://eaa1114.blogspot.com/

TonyG
08-12-2011, 11:01 AM
A group of EAA1114 members (Apex, NC) has formed the Bear Creek Aero Club to rescue unfinished projects or needed restorations from the scrap heap. Our first project is a rare Stits SA-7D Skycoupe, one of the more popular designs in the late 1950s/early 1960s and the only one of Ray Stits' 15 designs taken through certification. The project has had only two builders before us since 1963, luckily they were good builders and documented their work well. Our engine is a (well-pickled) Lycoming O-290-D. This plane could be built for under $2000 in the early 60s. We expect to put about $5000 in it, and plan to fly it to AirVenture 2012. We invite all owners of airworthy Stits designs to join us. See our progress here: http://eaa1114.blogspot.com/

Kent, I just went through your site and came across your June 23 post about Ray Stits. I'm building a Stits SA-6B Flut-R-Bug, and had it stored at Flabob for a while (I've since moved it closer to my home so I can actually make some progress on it). Ray Stits came by a few times to talk and lend advice and, as your post says, is a sharp guy! One of the interesting things you mention is that he suggested a Stits Aircraft reunion at Oshkosh someday. Is that what you're suggesting for 2012?

Eric Witherspoon
08-12-2011, 09:42 PM
Sherwood Ranger - biplane, meets LSA, 2-place, riveted aluminum primary structure, fabric covered, wood ribs & stringers.
Plans, parts, and complete kits from http://g-tlac.com

Note no stagger in the wings - because they fold back along the sides of the fuselage.
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kmisegades@bellsouth.net
08-13-2011, 05:42 AM
Kent, I just went through your site and came across your June 23 post about Ray Stits. I'm building a Stits SA-6B Flut-R-Bug, and had it stored at Flabob for a while (I've since moved it closer to my home so I can actually make some progress on it). Ray Stits came by a few times to talk and lend advice and, as your post says, is a sharp guy! One of the interesting things you mention is that he suggested a Stits Aircraft reunion at Oshkosh someday. Is that what you're suggesting for 2012?


Tony, I have discussed the idea of a Ray Stits reunion with Ray himself as well as Adam Smith (VP Membership) and Mark Forss (SportAir Workshops) of the EAA. All agree it is s a good idea. In 2012 there will be a Van's reunion at AirVenture. Since the RV-1 is actually a Stits Playboy with Van's first metal wing, the two events match nicely. We'd like to get as many airworthy Stits designs to AirVenture 2012 as possible, and see if we can't get Ray there, too, for a forum on his aircraft, among the most popular homebuilts in the 50s and 60s. Send me your contact information and I will keep you informed of progress. Email me at kmisegades@bellsouth.net

TonyG
08-13-2011, 11:38 AM
Tony, I have discussed the idea of a Ray Stits reunion with Ray himself as well as Adam Smith (VP Membership) and Mark Forss (SportAir Workshops) of the EAA. All agree it is s a good idea. In 2012 there will be a Van's reunion at AirVenture. Since the RV-1 is actually a Stits Playboy with Van's first metal wing, the two events match nicely. We'd like to get as many airworthy Stits designs to AirVenture 2012 as possible, and see if we can't get Ray there, too, for a forum on his aircraft, among the most popular homebuilts in the 50s and 60s. Send me your contact information and I will keep you informed of progress. Email me at kmisegades@bellsouth.net

E-mail sent! My fiancee and I are planning to attend 2012 no matter what. Honestly, I doubt I'll be flying by then. And if I am, that's 16-18 hours of flying from California and I'm not sure even my patient spouse will be up for that! But I would definitely like to see it happen. I'd like to see the RV-1 - I think I read that someone at Van's had pulled it out of storage and might be prepping it to fly again. Don't know if that was accurate.

Eric Page
08-16-2011, 07:48 PM
Still in the planning and dreaming stages, but I think I've narrowed it down to either a Belite UL or a OneX. I don't want to pay hangar rent, so the idea of folding the wings, towing it home, and storing it in the garage is very appealing. There are obviously substantial differences between the two a/c with respect to mission capability and build cost, so I've still got some thinking to do.

Speaking of garages, that's one of my main problems at the moment. As I write this, my garage is ~106°F. I don't know about y'all, but I'm not working in that heat! Realistically, there are at most four months of workable temps here in Phoenix -- hardly conducive to making good headway on a project. I need to move to a cooler part of the country...

conodeuce
08-17-2011, 09:29 PM
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As mentioned in another thread, my ten-year-old son and I are building an Acey Deucy, which is sort of like a two-hole Baby Ace. We're constructing ribs now. I had no idea that cut spruce smelled so good.

To see a recent example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61PlJsQ9HI
Note that this particular 'Deuce was damaged at last spring's Sun 'n Fun. The builder, Ed Marerro, is making good progress on the repairs. He hopes to be flying next year.

When the designer of the Acey Deucy, Commander John Powell, passed away in 2008, new plan sets were no longer available. My set was one of the last to be issued by the late Commander -- it was a delight to speak with this fascinating veteran of various Pacific battles of WWII. Fortunately, his widow, Peg Powell, is now offering them for sale again for fifty bucks. Let me know if you would like her mailing address.

[I am editing my original post to include details on how to get the plans. Note that I have no commercial interest. Details follow.]
Plans are available for $55 ($50 for plans, $5 for postage) . Send check made out to Peg C. Powell at 4 Donald Drive, Middletown, Rhode Island 02840

Antique Tower
08-19-2011, 10:56 AM
Got the empennage done on an RV-8. Wings this winter, I hope:


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Frank Giger
08-21-2011, 07:10 PM
7/8ths scale Nieuport 11.

Fuselage structure is done and it's on mains and a steerable tailwheel. Tail feathers are done.

Jim Hann
08-22-2011, 04:18 AM
I'm working on my "great deal" that I purchased from my chapter (www.eaa32.org (http://www.eaa32.org)). It is a Cavalier SA102.5 started by a late member of the chapter, whose family donated it to the chapter when he passed. I've got the fuselage in my own garage and most of the parts scattered around my workshop/basement. The only part I don't have here is the one piece main wing spar, at 25' it won't fit in my two car garage! Pictures are here: http://www.mykitlog.com/LinerDrivr and the followers website is here: http://sites.google.com/site/cavalieraircraft/.

I'm on furlough from flying right now, so I don't have much free money to work with, but I did manage to find some NOS Matco wheels/brakes/axles at the AeroMart! Right now, I'm assembling all the pieces I can to see where I am.

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Frank Giger
08-28-2011, 03:11 AM
Bending flooring before sanding and sealing on the Nieuport 11:

http://www.darts-page.com/images/Nieuport/Floor02.JPG

airplanebarn
08-29-2011, 06:09 AM
Wag Aero Wagabond Traveler ! Building Ribs in The Dining Room . Gotta LOVE an Airplane Nut ,:cool: Understanding Wife !

Chad Jensen
08-29-2011, 07:42 AM
Bending flooring before sanding and sealing on the Nieuport 11:

http://www.darts-page.com/images/Nieuport/Floor02.JPG
This is really cool Frank! A friend of mine and I have been talking for several years about collaborating on an 11. Looking forward to watching this one! You have a website?

Chad Jensen
08-29-2011, 07:45 AM
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Always thought these were cool looking as taildraggers! Sweet project!

Frank Giger
08-30-2011, 01:16 AM
Chad, I've been sharing the build over at the Aerodrome website in this thread:

http://www.theaerodrome.com/forum/replica-aircraft/52821-airdrome-nieuport-11-alabama-version-4.html

It jumps right to the start of the build - the other stuff is discussion of my less-than-natural abilities of piloting and other stuff.

It's the Aerodrome Airplanes kit, and since I know squat about working with metal or building airplanes, I went up to MO for four days worth of builder's assist, which is popularly known as the Baslee House of Pain. Eight to ten hours a day of WORK. Progress happens at the builder's pace; Robert Baslee and his employee Jim are there to guide and give a hand, not put together a plane while one watches. It's more a hands-on school of building, except at the end of the classes you drive off with a lot of airplane done at the finish.

Jim Hann
08-30-2011, 01:28 AM
Always thought these were cool looking as taildraggers! Sweet project!

Unfortunately (or fortunately for the insurance company ;)) my airplane post dates the tailwheel option of the 102. my plans are from 1978, several years after Stan "Dino" McLeod removed all tailwheel structure, actually convertibility between the two versions, from the plans. All plans selling ended a couple of years ago, but there are many flying around the world (South Africa and Canada each have a bunch.)

When it has a seat I'll get a picture of me sitting in it, in the mean time I am cash strapped until I get back to me regular job, hopefully in early to mid-2012.

Jim

Thomas Hayden
09-02-2011, 03:03 PM
Just Starting a Zenith 701 and new to the EAA great site and pictures from everyone.

Deemoney08
09-02-2011, 03:13 PM
Looking to buy the plans for a Sonex. Sort of nervous as I am not very mechanically inclined. But it looks like so much fun! Any tips on getting started for this novice are welcome!

Charlie Becker
09-03-2011, 06:30 AM
Deemoney08,

I built a Sonex from a kit and can tell you the plans are outstanding. If you exactly follow the plans, it will come together just fine. You might want to start a new thread just on this post. Sonex has their own forum boards which I would take advantage of as well. If you have not yet, viewed our Hints for Homebuilder videos, Sonex has posted a lot of the relevant ones on their website. http://www.sonexaircraft.com/support/videos.html

You can do this. If there was any plans built aircraft that I would recommend for a first time builder, it would be the Sonex. Sheet metal is pretty straight forward once you get the hang of it.

Start by building some of the EAA workbenches. The plans are posted in a thread here.

Deemoney08
09-03-2011, 08:55 PM
Awesome. That's what I wanted to hear. I'm crazy excited about it. I just doubt my ability a little. Mainly because my son will do it with me. And in his eyes daddy fails at nothing :)

Lotahp1
09-03-2011, 08:58 PM
Im building a Spezio Tuholer... Anyone else??? Feel free to shoot me an email if you have parts or anything.

Kris
Lotahp1@aol.com

Anymouse
09-04-2011, 02:00 AM
Awesome. That's what I wanted to hear. I'm crazy excited about it. I just doubt my ability a little. Mainly because my son will do it with me. And in his eyes daddy fails at nothing :)

Remember, this whole hobby is a learning experience. When you and your son take on this hobby, you'll both make mistakes. Learn and move on.

As a life lesson, it might not be a bad thing to have your son realize early, and in small steps, that his dad isn't necessarily Superman. (And I bet a whole thread could be done on that one subject alone!!)

Deemoney08
09-04-2011, 08:34 AM
Haha. Yea, I could right a ten page paper on the daddys not perfect subject. Im buying the plans soon then. Thanks for the links and words of wisdom. I'll probably study the plans and start on a workbench.

Chad Jensen
09-04-2011, 10:06 AM
Great to hear you're gonna order plans deemoney! Building an airplane is an excellent adventure and worth the time and effort to bring it to fruition! Please feel welcome to ask as many questions as you want along the way.We all want to help your dream succeed!

Anymouse
09-04-2011, 03:42 PM
Haha. Yea, I could right a ten page paper on the daddys not perfect subject. Im buying the plans soon then. Thanks for the links and words of wisdom. I'll probably study the plans and start on a workbench.

Good to hear!!

metalman
09-06-2011, 05:17 PM
Hi all, I just about finished a resto on a Skyfox (Aussie Kitfox copy) and have an RV6 that is taking a back seat while the Fox gets done
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metalman
09-06-2011, 05:20 PM
I'll get this started with my current project that I call a "Pirate Cub". Basically a scratch built super cub clone with doors on both sides.
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Hi mate, is the pirate cub a plans built or your own design
cheers Mat

Charlie Becker
09-06-2011, 07:29 PM
Hi mate, is the pirate cub a plans built or your own design
cheers Mat
I'm using both the Wag Aero Cuby (now Sport Trainer) and Northland Super Cub plans. Mostly the Northland plans but the Wag Aero ones often show detail that is easier to understand. Making a few changes like doors on both sides but it is basically going to be a homebuilt Super Cub.

metalman
09-06-2011, 07:58 PM
I'm using both the Wag Aero Cuby (now Sport Trainer) and Northland Super Cub plans. Mostly the Northland plans but the Wag Aero ones often show detail that is easier to understand. Making a few changes like doors on both sides but it is basically going to be a homebuilt Super Cub.
Sounds cool, I just bought the northland plans , when the RV's done I'm building a Super Cub, just love em!

dalemed
11-10-2011, 09:05 AM
I'm building a Zenith CH650 TD. All the flying surfaces are done and am working on the fuselage. I'm planning to use the Viking engine.

flyingrcarlson
11-10-2011, 09:21 AM
I am working on a Maranda 14-H. I just finished the fusage woodwork and am now working on the landing gear.

hiflyer
11-10-2011, 09:26 AM
1210Updated version of the Ercoupe called the CoupeCruiser

wescraft
11-10-2011, 11:26 AM
Hey guy's! just signed up for the forum.
this is what i am building, a highly modified KR1 to fit my 6'4" 225# frame.

Modeled the tail after George Periera's GP aircraft.844

Chad Jensen
11-10-2011, 02:06 PM
Updated version of the Ercoupe called the CoupeCruiser
Very cool! I just joined the Yahoo Group. Always been a big fan of the original.

bookmaker
11-10-2011, 07:21 PM
Earlier this year I started a full size Airdrome Aeroplanes Nieuport 17. I spent two days at the House of Pain and brought home the framed up fuselage, rudder, stab and elevators.

Unlike Frank and his AA N 11, I am making several upgrades including tail gear, main gear, wing sweep, wing thickness, etc. Unfortunately, work and family committments have kept me from doing much since. The backyard engineering for the upgrades have consumed what little time I have worked on it. Here are a couple of photos.




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firepilot1
11-20-2011, 05:52 AM
Ragwing Special II Biplane to match my Ragwing Special I Biplane, refurbing a Chinook WT-11 ultralight, Super Acrosport I and others.

Tim A.

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aandpmechanic
11-20-2011, 01:38 PM
Building a Pietenpol Aircamper and have been doing so for the past 20 years off and on. The fuselage, wings, and empennage are all done and we are remaking the landing gear to move the main wheels further forward. We have the Model A Ford engine for it and it has the good crankshaft, but still needs to be modified and assembled. I spend too much time taking care of other peoples airplanes to work on my own.

SprintUS1
11-21-2011, 07:07 PM
I am building the Sprint ws202. Pictures of original plane on the net. This is a 2 place low wing all aluminum plans built. Does anyone know of another bulder of this plane. The wings minus ailerons, fuselage, tail feathers are pretty much done. Corvair engine will be installed 1st quarter 2012.1147

lepinegm
11-22-2011, 08:01 PM
I also discovered the Sprint WS-202 by accident, while dreaming of a 2-place Hummel and I also have a Corvair engine just begging to be rebuilt. Where did you get your plans from? thanks Greg

lepinegm
11-23-2011, 07:56 AM
Sprintus1 e-mail meat lepinegm@comcast.net (lepinegm@comcast.net), I need a setof plans for the WS202. Yours looks great.

SprintUS1
11-23-2011, 09:16 AM
There is no support for this plane. The Designer, Bill Spring, decided not to support this plane 8 years ago. I am working off the 11x17 study plans I bought from a Canadian. Final plans were never offered There are plans out there and no one is building the plane other then an Austrailian, Max, bought Palani' project http://lpalani.tripod.com/ and me. Bill Donig in Canada bought Bill Springs Sprint and that is it. You would have to make every part. While I agree it is a great plane and I am glad I started it 6 years ago, no one flew a Sprint in 5 years. 2012 will have me and Bill flying. Unless I find this flies great I would caution you to start. But yea, it is a great looking plane and thanks.
Joe Goldman Sprint N198JL

lepinegm
11-23-2011, 03:36 PM
Other then getting a set of Hummel or RV-6 plans and modifyingthem I really have no problem making a new design and ALL the PARTS other thentime. On the other hand if I can buy a copy of your stuff and if you could putme in contact with Bill - I could save some time. But a build is a build and thistakes time; I'm not planning on entering it any contests so I don't see myselfas competition, I just want to build that one too. I was even considering on a 5/8’sscale F4U Corsair out of metal how’s that for ambition.. This WS-202 will bemuch simpler and I’ll be in the air with MY OWN instead of renting. Thanks in advance and Happy Thanksgiving.Greg lepinegm@comcast.net

SprintUS1
11-24-2011, 10:51 AM
Greg,
Did you see Palani build.
I was a newbe to building. I thought with, it seemed, about 10 people building and the list on Yahoo (long gone) I would get help and learn from others. It did not happen, but I continued. The plans are good and detailed with a few errors. You are given xyz cooridinates for ribs, bulkheads. The wing was no problem. The bulkheads were a little off so the skins were cut over size from the plans and then trimmed. The landing gear,pain, are reversable for tail or tri. I don' worry about competition. My plane will look good and strong, but not a show plane. I would like to see other Sprints so I will see if I can find someone to sell you their plans. Other then copying a page or two. I won't sell or give my plans. As for parts the ones I have left are the bad ones that have to be made over. I believe that I have made two bad copies for every one that is good. Happy thanksgiving, Joe.

rbain5
12-02-2011, 06:45 AM
I am building a Sprint Ws202 in Marburg Australia got with some parts done have been workinh on fulage pic on web page

http://max.utilises.us/
would like to exchange ideas
Max




I am building the Sprint ws202. Pictures of original plane on the net. This is a 2 place low wing all aluminum plans built. Does anyone know of another bulder of this plane. The wings minus ailerons, fuselage, tail feathers are pretty much done. Corvair engine will be installed 1st quarter 2012.1147

SprintUS1
12-03-2011, 03:07 PM
Max, Great work looks very true I am impressed. Are you going for tail or trigear. I am working on the tri gear now. Finished the nose gear, but it is a little tight. Yes that means I am still working on it. My main gear, has most of the parts finished (still a little welding to do) and I have started to install. Whatever help I or Bill Donig can offer just ask. Bill has the original and if you need a measurement or 2 just ask. I probably won"t go with plans canopy. A simpler one like the zenair 601s have looks buildable. http://www.toddscanopies.com/index.php?id=162
Joe Goldman
Sprint 198JL
2012 or bust.

jimdc8
12-03-2011, 05:07 PM
I'm building a 2 seat twin engine JAG-2. My own design which started life as a RV-6A.

I'm also building a 4 seat twin engine JAG-4. My own design but is basically a twin engine Cozy MKIV.

Both can be seen at www.homebuiltdirectory.com (http://www.homebuiltdirectory.com). The JAG-2 is listed under Original "one-off" designs and the JAG-4 is listed under Cozy for now. I will eventually move that to the Original "one-off" designs category also.

Jim

rbain5
12-03-2011, 05:15 PM
Joe I am having the try gear my gear is all finnish front leg cant go on untill I am ready to take it off stand will sheet main wing first then will work on tail dont know wether I will be able to complete tail on stand hope so. Thanks for your offer of help I will take you up on that down the track but up to now have enjoyed this entire project just hope it is up to standed it has been trying at times with out any support


Max

Sonexjim
12-15-2011, 08:10 PM
I am plans building a Sonex. Now taking cash offers for underachieving family members to finance a Jabiru 3300. Like Turbomallard, first flight shoud happen in the mid to late 40's.

corsair82pilot
12-29-2011, 03:18 PM
I am (still) building an 82% scale F4U Corsair. I had to get new knees, so I have not made much progress in the last few years. I'm getting back into it now.

1343 1361 New "Struts".:eek:

By the way, I painted it to look battle worn.

Chris In Marshfield
12-31-2011, 03:53 PM
Scratch building a Bearhawk. Just getting started in earnest after holding plans for a number of years. Working on the routing jigs for getting the wing ribs cut/shaped, and hope to start tracing and cutting aluminum next weekend!

Sonex1517
12-31-2011, 05:07 PM
I am also building a Sonex. Started the tail in May 2011 and finished that about 6 months later. Now working on the wings.

Build log at http://chicagoskydreams.com/Chicago_Skydreams/Sonex_1517_Build_Log/Sonex_1517_Build_Log.html

It will be a taildragger and most likely powered by an AeroVee, unless I suddenly fall into a pile of cash and can afford the Jabiru....

No timeline for completion - just enjoying the build and trying to still have a lot of good family time also.

hydroguy2
12-31-2011, 07:19 PM
Not mine, but helping a friend finish a RV-4 project. Hope to have it flying this summer

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l40/Hydroguy2/IMG_20111230_160441.jpg

lepinegm
01-14-2012, 07:29 PM
Guys just got back from Canada, yep bought a WS202 project started by Bill Donig also saw the one from Bill Spring -Sweet. Anyway I've seen all the stuff from "Sprintus1", Rabin5, Palani, and Max - ALL VERY NICE WORK GUYS. I will not start mine till after 9-1-12 because of two other builds we are finishing up for Oshkosh 2012.. Pictures and info will be provided after that time..Greg

thenrie
01-17-2012, 06:53 AM
My dad gave me his unfinished Varieze project last fall. It's stored in his workshop in Arizona, where it has been for about 20 years. I plan to retire this year, so I'll bring it out to Virginia, where I have a great workshop and all the tools I need, and finish it. It is about 80% complete...only 80% to go. All glasswork has been completed (except filler, primer, and paint), but will probably need some adjustments (probably remove the leading edge cuffs), all metalwork has been done to spec and is in good shape. He has a core Subaru engine he was going to put in it, but I haven't decided yet which engine I will use. Comes with a set of legit original plans and a pile of newsletters. Looking forward to getting it out here and spending some time (and money) with it and getting more active in EAA.

tonycondon
01-17-2012, 10:26 AM
not really building, but am in the middle of restoring my wife's Cherokee II Sailplane. We recovered mine a few years ago. http://cherokeesailplanes.blogspot.com

Frank Giger
01-17-2012, 11:39 PM
IMHO, a full on restoration is building times two - repairing stuff always seems to be more difficult than making stuff.

JohnReid
01-26-2012, 07:27 AM
I am involved in building a Bleriot 11 type full scale(1:1) airworthy aircraft and also a 1/10th scale model of the same aircraft.http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/JohnReid/Bleriot scarabee/Scar Pics and Drawings/BleriotCAHC196-1.jpg

JohnReid
01-26-2012, 07:44 AM
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y250/JohnReid/Bleriot%20scarabee/Scar%20at%20CAHC/Bleriothangingwings007.jpg

Jim Hann
01-27-2012, 01:43 AM
I'll get this started with my current project that I call a "Pirate Cub". Basically a scratch built super cub clone with doors on both sides.
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Any updates? Last date on the FB page is September.

Mike
01-27-2012, 07:43 AM
Mike in Fayetteville ncharleykitplane.comI am building 1seat pusher, Harley powered with B model Harley engine .After I taxi it, I hope to have a scaled down synergy wing on it..,Google; synergy wing and look at my web page typed above.910-257-7322

SprintUS1
01-27-2012, 11:52 AM
Beeeuuutiful, love the workmanship. I saw one at the Bayport aerodrome in bayport long island. No one wanted to fly it I hope you are using an engine with a bit more horsepower then the original. Maybe some cheating little ailerons. I spoke with Roy Hall, who was on the wright brothers 100 year aniversary project kept telling the qroup that they needed more horsepower then the original they were building untill they through him off.
Joe

Mike
01-28-2012, 06:06 AM
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/df37a12a.jpghttp://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/df37a12a.jpg

Proven powerplant for years, contact mag., issue #74... Also jack cox article, July 2002/page 56... Two current articles in Eaa experimenter magazine by Pat Panzera you can read in my web page under articles header..."harleykitplane.com"

Mike
01-28-2012, 06:08 AM
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/d74d9d8b.jpg

Shop at home garage,35 foot climate controlled! As you see can build many of these with glass/foam or carbon/foam.

Mike
01-28-2012, 06:09 AM
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/b1b23d26.jpghttp://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/3b9e913e.jpg

Takes 7 coats of wax on tooling molds before I can start layup for your new carbon pieces, then installed in factory jig in photo below to true cockpit.

Mike
01-28-2012, 06:12 AM
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/f50f1e13.jpghttp://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/df6b827d.jpghttp://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/27edcc87.jpg

As you see, gyro flyers are interested in farings for open cockpit and full enclosed gyro cockpits. You see storage of all tooling molds above.
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/3ce622ae.jpg
http://i1113.photobucket.com/albums/k511/putt2012/08386274.jpg

Tim Hoversten
01-31-2012, 05:05 PM
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As mentioned in another thread, my ten-year-old son and I are building an Acey Deucy, which is sort of like a two-hole Baby Ace. We're constructing ribs now. I had no idea that cut spruce smelled so good.

To see a recent example:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b61PlJsQ9HI
Note that this particular 'Deuce was damaged at last spring's Sun 'n Fun. The builder, Ed Marerro, is making good progress on the repairs. He hopes to be flying next year.

When the designer of the Acey Deucy, Commander John Powell, passed away in 2008, new plan sets were no longer available. My set was one of the last to be issued by the late Commander -- it was a delight to speak with this fascinating veteran of various Pacific battles of WWII. Fortunately, his widow, Peg Powell, is now offering them for sale again for fifty bucks. Let me know if you would like her mailing address.

Would you happen to have Peg's address? Looks like a fun flyer!

conodeuce
02-02-2012, 09:21 AM
Re: Acey Deucy Plans Source .... I've updated my original posting (page 6 in this thread). But, for convenience, here is the mailing address for Commander Powell's widow, who is now providing the plans:

Plans are available for $55 ($50 for plans, $5 for postage) . Send check made out to Peg C. Powell at 4 Donald Drive, Middletown, Rhode Island 02840

ippolitoevan
06-22-2012, 10:34 AM
I'm building a full-size, flyable, wright brothers based airplane. I have had my science teacher who used to be a pilot and my uncle who is an aircraft mechanic check over my plans and they say it'll work. I'm fourteen so I have plenty of time for the build!