Author Topic: Airplane update (Read 1548 times)

StarOfAfrica2 · « **Reply #30 on:** June 22, 2006, 08:27:46 PM »

Chairboy, there are 2 versions of the 503. One puts out 4-5 hp more than the other one. Thats 10 hp over what you have now for about the same weight increase as the lesser 503. Just sayin.

Debonair · « **Reply #31 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:15:46 AM »

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He's saying that Phil Boyer isn't cool, challenging the assertion that anything that flies is cool (since Boyer is a pilot).

and since he is teh ghey (just look at him lol)...amazing thedifference a little more HP makes.
Cessna 150, 100hp rate of climb@sea level & fully loaded ~700'/min if you're in the engines first 100hrs.
same plane 150hp 1500'/min easy.

Kurt · « **Reply #32 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:27:00 AM »

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on the right, AOPA boss Phil Boyer

cool?

And is that you on the left Debonair?

Kurt · « **Reply #33 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:29:11 AM »

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same plane 150hp 1500'/min easy.

150/150's are a riot... I used to have access to one and it was really a fun little scooter.

Never underestimate the fun of an average engine in a lighter than average airframe

Hangtime · « **Reply #34 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:12:57 AM »

A1

Engine Dependenability 101

If yer gonna get an ultralight with a 'real' aircraft airframe.. why not get one with a 'real' aircraft engine in it? That miserable 2 stroke has a suck-ass rep for a reason. Save the gambling trips for Vegas.

Debonair · « **Reply #35 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:33:28 AM »

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And is that you on the left Debonair?

no, iirc that is the champion of several malomar eating competions

Chairboy · « **Reply #36 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:38:58 PM »

I'm going to try to make it down this weekend, can anyone suggest a place between Eugene, OR and Hanford, CA that might sell Icom handhelds? I'm looking to get an A5 Sport or A6 Sport, and I can get 'em off the internet but not before my trip.

Habu · « **Reply #37 on:** June 23, 2006, 12:54:08 PM »

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Originally posted by Hangtime
A1

Engine Dependenability 101

If yer gonna get an ultralight with a 'real' aircraft airframe.. why not get one with a 'real' aircraft engine in it? That miserable 2 stroke has a suck-ass rep for a reason. Save the gambling trips for Vegas.

That guy turned over trees right after take off. Not smart. He had a nice road he could have climbed out over.

Always fly as if your engine is going to quit any time.

eagl · « **Reply #38 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:15:50 PM »

C1

Plus flying solo is fun for only so long...

I'd say get back to work slacker!

Seriously, if you're on a budget, split your cash between rentals for currency and building the plane you really want.

IMHO.

mars01 · « **Reply #39 on:** June 23, 2006, 01:27:31 PM »

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Seriously, if you're on a budget, split your cash between rentals for currency and building the plane you really want.

Most sensible idea yet.

Chairboy · « **Reply #40 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:08:24 PM »

Re: Flying as if the engine will quit anytime
Absolutely! My instructor and I were in strong agreement about that, and I'm a fulltime member of the "Where can I land?" club when flying.

Regarding the sensibility of X,Y, or Z: Making sense has nothing to do with it. I've got enough supplies to make a lot of progress on the plane, but I'm finding it almost impossible to work on at the moment because the kids come barging in, the workspace is a mess, and so on. I'll get back to work on it soon, but right now, I just want to flyyyyyyyyyy.

Renting makes me feel like I'm on a clock, and the scheduling, lack of availabillity, and stuff like that takes some of the fun out of it. Plus, most FBOs (the local ones included) prohibit grass/turf operations (other than the one the local CFIs do during student training), and right now I've got a hankering for some unimproved landing strips!

My mom has a nice field at her house, not to mention a super well mowed and maintained private RC/Piper Cub hangout practially next door, and it would sure be neat to try at least the latter out.

Finally, if pilots were all level headed guys who only did the practical, then at the very least all general aviation planes would be owned by large partnerships to spread the expenses.

Hangtime · « **Reply #41 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:30:56 PM »

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Re: Flying as if the engine will quit anytime
Absolutely! My instructor and I were in strong agreement about that, and I'm a fulltime member of the "Where can I land?" club when flying.

Regarding the sensibility of X,Y, or Z: Making sense has nothing to do with it. I've got enough supplies to make a lot of progress on the plane, but I'm finding it almost impossible to work on at the moment because the kids come barging in, the workspace is a mess, and so on. I'll get back to work on it soon, but right now, I just want to flyyyyyyyyyy.

Renting makes me feel like I'm on a clock, and the scheduling, lack of availabillity, and stuff like that takes some of the fun out of it. Plus, most FBOs (the local ones included) prohibit grass/turf operations (other than the one the local CFIs do during student training), and right now I've got a hankering for some unimproved landing strips!

My mom has a nice field at her house, not to mention a super well mowed and maintained private RC/Piper Cub hangout practially next door, and it would sure be neat to try at least the latter out.

Finally, if pilots were all level headed guys who only did the practical, then at the very least all general aviation planes would be owned by large partnerships to spread the expenses.

Agree on all the salient points. only wish to add:

You have one license.. and one life. Little complications like FAA accident and incident reports, insurance, recovery costs, medical bills... vs utter dependability and price.

Choose Wisely, grasshopper.

indy007 · « **Reply #42 on:** June 23, 2006, 02:46:40 PM »

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Finally, if pilots were all level headed guys who only did the practical, then at the very least all general aviation planes would be owned by large partnerships to spread the expenses.

Practical people suck! If everybody was practical, there'd be no reason for these to even exist.

Chairboy · « **Reply #43 on:** June 23, 2006, 07:06:03 PM »

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You have one license.. and one life. Little complications like FAA accident and incident reports, insurance, recovery costs, medical bills... vs utter dependability and price.

Ultimate dependability is available in a firefall forward package now? Hadn't heard....

Chairboy · « **Reply #44 on:** June 24, 2006, 10:34:26 PM »

Update!

I'm borrowing my dad's Toyota Tacoma. The neighbor has a boat trailer for sale. Tomorrow, I plan on welding or bolting some little wheel saddles at the back for the main gear to rest in. I'll remove the thing that the boat rests on at the front and should be able to tie down the tail wheel to the neck of the trailer and still have about 3 feet to the hitch.

The horizontal stabs fold up for storage, and the wings are about 14'x4.5' each. When in Hanford, I'll build some PVC frames to transport them. I'll wrap 'em in a tarp or something for this trip to protect them from the wind and figure out something more permanent when I'm back at home base. I'll secure these frames to the sides of the boat trailer.

Need to do some welding, bolting, and so on tomorrow. Should be a busy day. At some point, I should probably introduce myself to the neighbor and actually buy the trailer I've been plotting over for the last couple days.

With luck, I'll be on the road early Monday morning for an afternoon rendezvous.