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...
Hi, I looked at buddies "N3pup" 1/2 VW engine he picked up. It appears to be leaking at the false plate which is the new end of the shortened block. I truly...
Has anyone looked into the UltraVair? It is a 1/3 Corvair engine and looks like a viable alternative to the 1/2 VW. Not that there is some flaw with the VW,...
I'm in the process of building one as we speak.....super easy to build....easier than the 1/2 VW ( I've built three 1/2 VW's) and I don't think I'll build...
Hi, Billy Dee, is there a significant diference in ease of building Corvair? Parts my be more difficult and expensive here in Canada, since we have only 1/10...
