Hi, Does anyone on the list know of a "small" artificial horizon that could be used in a Hummelbird or small UL (without extravagant airpumps and weight)? I...
Hi Folks, I had my first two flights today in the Chinook; it handles like a sports car on take off compared to the 150's I have been in...years ago. It has...
Hello, I am new to the group and pretty computer illiterate. I can't find the files re: elevator and rudder balancing. Help!? I purchased a Hummelbird...
When I built my first plane years ago, (KR-2) I just gave it a priority time slot and just tried real hard to keep to it. It worked! Any project is NOT a BIG...
Mike, There is a more active yahoo hummel group. You can find the files for this group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hummel/files/ The counterweight...
Not that I know of. The plans call out 2024-t3 for skins & bulkheads. There is a more active yahoo group for the hummelbird, called hummel. You might want to...
Hey Dale M, I was looking at your pictures from 9/07/01 and noticed your canopy. I'm trying to do something like that on my Zodiac and wonder if you could...
Hi Dick, I'd be happy to pass on what I did. In a nut shell, I have a frame horizontally around the canopy with a rear bow. There is one pivot rod on the...
Hi Dick, Well I finally did get some more pictures of my canopy and got them in the files. I'm sorry about the poor quality, I picked up a small digital...
Dale, Thanks for the pictures. I was able to see what you did okay. Not sure I'd have the courage to install a groove in Zodiac's turtleback though <G>. ...
Windwagon, 99.999999% complete. Engine, instruments, wheels, fuselage and tail complete. Needs trailing edges on center section and minor things to finish it...
i have been flying out of Brockville Ont for a year to get a hundrer hours. I have had few problems .I,m building a second HB and have to find some engine...
There is a jet version of the BD5. I'm not exactly sure of the web site address, but if you search of BD5 jet, I'm certain that it will pop up. ... if there...
Hello, I am 6'6" and right now 248 lbs but have been loosing weight with the goal of 220. To your knowledge, is my size/weight beyond the limits of the...
I need information about HB wings with integral fuel tanks any configuration, L/E or between spars, I/B or O/B wing sections. Pros - cons, fuel capacity and...
Hi, does anybody build the center wing spar caps with 1/16 thick angles instead two 1/8 ones??? Will it work or do you guest will be dangerous for some reason?...
Hi guys: In my previous post I ask about using one angle of 1/16 instead two of 1/8, obviously there is an error. The correct question is one 3/16 angle...
Hi, my name is Sean and I am a Hummelbird builder..... I am just starting out and just getting things organized for building. Are there any other builders in...
Hi Sean: On the topic of riveters. I to posted a similar question to the group several months ago. I got lots of responses. The flavour of the responses was...
Hello Sean and welcome aboard! I hope this link will work for you. It is available to current EAA menbers. It should answer basic sheet metal building...
WOW, I really think these guys have a great looking design. I was really impressed with the look and size. No more weird looking exhaust ports out the front of...
I have a 99.9% completed hummelbird that is located in Elk River Mn. I am looking for someone who would like to be a 1/2 partner. The plane is complete but, I...
I am in the process of installing 1/2 vw engine in my aircraft.I almost have all the goodies for mounting.I just need a few more parts from Perceptor and I...
I have a complete set of hummelbird plans for sale. Plans have been corrected to full scale size. Also included are the plans for building the 1/2 VW engine...
