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...
There sure is.....but ask around....you may be surprised at what you will find. Check with the CORSA club in your area. Also www.corvairunderground.com Billy...
Complete set of William Spring Hummelbird plans, including the construction videos for the 1/2VW engine and the Hummelbird airframe. I paid $315.00 for these...
The Tiny Tach works very well and is an hour meter also. Available from any of the Ultralight supplys or your local lawn mower repair shop. Northern sells...
It can be done. Check this out... http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/tjdaff/sprint.htm There is a definate family resemblance. Not unexpected since it was designed...
Does anyone have Bill's current email address? I tried the one on the Hummelbird Network, and it was no longer in service. Any help would be appreciated....
