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Old 10-31-2011, 07:45 PM
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Default air camper

Just sent you a pm 941WR.
I have an uncovered emp for an air camper, in the "barn".
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Old 10-31-2011, 09:18 PM
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You're gonna love that plane. There are a good number od them aroumd here (Bernie is sort of local legend & aviation royalty in MN). Have you seen Navratil's with the Rotec radial on the front? In case you haven't, you can see it here. It's one of the finest around.

A friend of mine is still flying behind an engine Bernie overhauled before he died.

Neat airplanes for sure, but I have a pretty hard time fitting in them. Me, the breezy is on my bucket list (maybe after the coupe is done someday)!

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Old 10-31-2011, 10:08 PM
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I finished a Backcountry Super Cub in March. Now I can putz around the Idaho backcountry at 110mph or go cross country at 200mph in my RV7. Don
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Old 11-01-2011, 06:48 AM
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Have you seen Navratil's with the Rotec radial on the front?
Ooooo...I like!

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Air Camper?. That would be the Avid Explorer 1
I admit to having a serious jones for this fantasy......an airplane large enough to live in while touring the world.

Something a bit more affordable; remember the Private Explorer, another Dean Wilson design?

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Old 11-01-2011, 08:00 AM
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Default Hatz Biplane!

I spent the summer learning how to weld the fuse for my Hatz project. The wings are finished except for covering.
I started the project in 2007 due to a bout with BWS (builders' withdrawal syndrome).

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Old 11-01-2011, 08:33 AM
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I always liked the canard designs. Great speed, range, and efficiency. Would be one heck of a cross country plane. Second to that, probably some sort of ultralight. That's what I got my start in, so I have a special place for them in my heart.
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Old 11-04-2011, 09:55 AM
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I have the plans for the Pietenpol and the GN-1. But I am building Hummel Ultracruiser ultralight with my father-in-law.

I've started on the fuse after having built the bulkheads from scratch. I can say that with a total of 27 pages of plans and a construction manual that was designed for a kit and not scratch building I have to wonder why I ever scratched my head on the RV9 plans!



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Old 11-04-2011, 11:31 AM
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I already have the plans for one of these.......don't tell my wife!
It will be awhile before I start on this long-term project
Hey Brent, I have a good friend who built one of those from plans about 30 years ago. He still flies it and it is a beauty. When I first met him he was building it in his dining room. His wife is a special person, needless to say.
I think it took him about 8 years to build it. If you ever find yourself in Wichita for recurrent training, or aircraft delivery/maintenance, etc. let me know and I will see if I can hook you up with him. It is worth seeing.
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Old 11-04-2011, 11:53 AM
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I am building Hummel Ultracruiser ultralight with my father-in-law.

I've started on the fuse after having built the bulkheads from scratch. I can say that with a total of 27 pages of plans and a construction manual that was designed for a kit and not scratch building I have to wonder why I ever scratched my head on the RV9 plans!

Bob
Sweet! The UltraCruiser is a great variation of the old Hummelbird. You will enjoy the little 1/2 VW.
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Old 11-04-2011, 01:23 PM
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Hey Brent, I have a good friend who built one of those from plans about 30 years ago. He still flies it and it is a beauty. When I first met him he was building it in his dining room. His wife is a special person, needless to say.
I think it took him about 8 years to build it. If you ever find yourself in Wichita for recurrent training, or aircraft delivery/maintenance, etc. let me know and I will see if I can hook you up with him. It is worth seeing.
David,
That's awesome! I do make it to KICT from time to time, so I'll try to take you up on that offer! I'm having so much fun with my -8 that I can't see building it for a while, but I know I'll get the itch sooner or later.....
Take care!
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