I have set of plans,and manual from 1989 and a tape of the build. Can anyone tell me if these are the current set or were there revisions that i should seek...
Hi Everyone, I'm just considering building a Hummelbird. I have two questions that will hopefully draw some responses. 1.) I have a friend with his own grass...
Hello Marty, I fly a C-152, C172 and a PA-28-160 from a grass field in New Jersey (N75). Almost all the planes based here are tricycle gear (ok, not that many...
Hi Marty, ... I'm a total newbie to this too, but I've done some research on the Guzzi angle. For the basic HB, the big block engines are too heavy (heavier...
Maybe you moto guzzi guys should look at the www.ultravair.com This is the Corvair two cylinder that is so much easier to build than the 1/2 VW.... Billy Dee...
... This is fine if you live in the US. Here in Australia, I think we only ever imported two Corvairs. And they are both now curiosities in museums. Therefore,...
Thanks for the info and advice guys. I'm a little disappointed to hear that a Guzzi engine is not an easy swap, however I'm not terribly surprised. It would...
Yes, I have thought of adding additional fuel to the wings as well. I'm at the very early stages of building, so I have time to figure it out. Anyone else? ...
Hello Marty, I initially purchased a "Nelson" two cycle engine (similair to the McCulloch drone engine). As many already know, the power-to-weight ratio of...
Marty, One more thing. You may want to join the yahoo group "hummel" and subcribe to hummel-suscribe@yahoogroups.com as well. The list of members and activity...
I'm not a pilot, but I play one on my computer. I really like the Hummelbird, and part of my desire to build one is so I'll have a cheap way to get my license...
If you live in Canada you can be registered as an ultralight in which case you build it ,you fly it after it's been registered.If you can fly a 150 then the...
The statement "If you live in Canada..." needs some correction. Not to start a debate but according to the regs. that I looked up, in order to be eligible for...
I'm down in North Carolina, USA, so the Canadian rules won't apply for me. I have looked into doing the UltraCruiser instead of the Hummelbird. That way I...
Marty, It has been my experience with obtaining my private and instrument rating is to try and have a fairly seamless regimen of training. In other words, try...
... rating ... words, ... may sound ... Marty the advice from alex is some of the best you'll ever get... I spent 23 years getting my private,,, owning a...
While checking the Hummel Aviation Forum I see a new March edition Newsletter is now being put together. Check out the 'News/Announcements' section of their...
I am a New appreciator of the bird-- Would there be any in any stage around Wichita Kansas? Getting ready to start on the wing spars and ribs, but before doing...
Neale: I'm not in your area, (Houston, Tx) but it sounds like we're in the same stage of construction. Maybe swapping pix on a regular basis will keep me at...
What is the current experience of wing tips? I believe I have seen a wittmann style wing tip extension in plan notes-- versus the Sonex style 45 degree slant...
Neale Its not colse but I live in Garden City Kansas. Get to wichita some times. Let me know if you get out this way be glad to show my Hummel. Tom S 465VW ......
Tom (and family)- Thank you! What a great offer. Perhaps some late Saturday morning a visitor could come to drool and take pictures? I'll check with the...
Neale, there's nothing like having the aircraft right in front of you. Thats very cool to have folks welcome you over, be sure to take them up on that. In the...
Neale Most any time on a weekend would work for me. You might not drool as much as you think , I should have done some things a little slower < but it flys...
