Hummel H5

[malexander]

I'm thinking I'd like to build a Hummel H5. Does anyone know af anybody in or around Oklahoma that has a Hummel?

Marshall Alexander

[Dennis Brooks]

Hi Marshall Well Im not in Olk. but im not that far away. I built a Ultra Cruiser. I started last Nov. 23 and it was flying 5 months 11 days later (May 4) I have 190 hours in it now hoping to get 200 by the end of the year (weather permitting). Have a great day....................Dennis

[petemitchell]

I am also thinking about building a Hummel. Possible the H5 or the Bird. I am 5'11" and 190 so I have some concerns about the useful load of the HB. Has anyone built either of these planes? Any advice as to ease of build, time frame, ect? Does anyone have a rough estimate of the cost to get to a completed airframe for each? I am leaning toward the H5 because it is larger and has a higher gross weight. I would like to get a rough idea of cost to help make my decision.

I am in mid-Michigan, anybody nearby with a completed plane or a project in process that they wouldn't mind sharing? Hummel Aviation is only a couple hours away, so I might see if I can visit them - maybe they have some completed airplanes on hand to take a look at.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks.

[martymayes]

Hey petemitchell, do your friends call you Maverick?

I'm in MI as well, let me know what you decide. I like airplane projects.

[petemitchell]

Marty,

Negative Ghostrider, the pattern is full. Just living out my fighter-pilot wanna-be dreams.

[danielfindling]

Found a short video on building HummelBird ribs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRRNIFt114U

In 1986, I drove to Byron Ohio and met Mr. Hummel. I purchased both Tom Watson's Windwagen plans and Hummel's conversion plans. They were very sparse. I understand that the plans have been updated, but have not confirmed same.

Daniel

[malexander]

Well guys, I called Hummel one day a couple of weeks ago, I left a message & my phone number with the girl that answered the phone. A few days later, Terry (if I remember correctly) called me back. We had a very warm & friendly visit. He said the best way to describe the construction, or the kit, is to picture an airplane sitting there, drill out all the fasteners & rivets, all the pieces fall to the ground, there you have your kit. This is to say it's so complete and simple to build anyone can do it. We also talked about total completion cost. Here again, it's been a couple of weeks ago, but I think you can have a flying H5 for less than 25K.
I've sort of changed my mind though, I think I'm going to build a Sonex first, simply because I want 2 seats. But, the next project will be an H5.

Marshall Alexander