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...
Are these plans the later version that Bill Spring modified? Elaine Hendry <lazyh@...> wrote:I have a complete set of hummelbird plans for sale. Plans have...
Yes, they were purchased from Bill Spring. Excellent work and a first class person. Dave ... From: Toyzjunkie To: Hummelbird@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday,...
I`m new and I`m thinking about building and what I`d like to know is there anything that`s for a fairly large guy . 6`1 mostly trunk and 220 lbs broad...
Charlie: If you're thinking about a Hummelbird, I'm 6'1" also, but been keeping the poundels down to 170 so I could fit in my Hummelbird: All fuselage formers...
Thanks Al will have to take that under advisement and I`m also trying that also but hard to do any way will keep hunting a way to do this see ya Charlie Al...
If you're going to go to 4 cyl, why not look at widening the fuselage or going tandem and making it a two-seater? A lot of G-calcs would need to be done, but...
I have a hummelbird project for sale in Rhode Island. it is about 25% complete.Most hardware is made. the fuselage is coverd from the seat former aft. Includes...
Hey guys- I am in the process of redoing the airfoil shape for the HB and was wondering what others have used. My initial thought is the Riblett 35A-315. Any...
Harvey, I just saw your note. I am glad you joined this group. My interest in my Hummelbird project has risen quite a percent, since I have had so much down...
Hi, I just reactivated my "Hummelbird" groups list... There have been so many delays in my other flying routine I need some positive refreshment from my...
She's just about ready to go;just have to clean off mag terminals ,connect up mag to switch,put gas and oil in and put prop on.I will inform group as to...
No joy gentlemen;I put oil and gas in her and there turned out to be an oil leak at the bottom rear corner;so I have to take the engine off and take her home...
If you hve a VW engine... better read the veedubber posts in the VW groups. Your leak may well be the block is cracked. He posts that with the magnesium block...
