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Sep 9, 2005 5:14 pm
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Hi Guys! Today I moved the project to the front driveway which is fairly flat for weight and balance. I'm very pleased with the end results. Gross weight...
Bruce: A gross of 437, powered by only 20 HP gives you a power to weight ratio of 21.85. Isn't that kinda marginal? Did you ever read the first flight report...
Was just looking at the pic of the hummelWagon posted in the files. I love the canopy ---gives a more smoother look than the hummel. What type is it and...
Al, You are correct that the limited HP is a concern. That is why I have been paying close attention to both weight and drag. I still have several fairings...
Bruce, Wow, it really looks like you're making progress on your bird. I'm especially interested in how the tuft testing works out with your wing root...
I just bought a Hummelbird project and I have a Mosler 1/2 VW on another plane that I am going to put on it. I believe it is rated at 35 HP. What is the...
I can give you contact info for the guy that builds mine. It is a Prince pretty much without the P Tips and varnished 47X35 for $186 brand new. Can't find...
... Prince pretty much without the P Tips and varnished 47X35 for $186 brand new. Can't find anyplace to beat that. He does nice work. ... I'd like to get...
If so go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/everything_volksplane It is for you closet cases who wish to widen, narrow or add length to your VP fuselage and or...
Why not use metalized ac duct tape. it stays on cars a false chrome trim, and stays on ducts just as good a 100 mph tape as the military calls it and come up...
Hi Guys! Now that the latest hurricane has blown thru...it is time to get back to work on the Hummelwagon. It survived just fine tied down to it's custom...
I would strongly caution against the use of bed frame angle for anything other than beds - it is very brittle and does not handle welding or stress very well....
Has anyone ever tried using Horner wing tips on the HB? Also I was wondering if anyone had the plans for the rudder pedals instead of the rudder bar? In the...
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I bought my plans fom Morry in August 1995 (Bill's Plans). The sketches are on sheet 19. Shows arrangement and some details but appears to be minimum requred...
Tom, Thanks for the heads up on the angle iron! I used mild steel from a piece of 3/4" square tubing instead. The ring itself is made from a section of 1/4"...
Bruce those tie downs look great! I am wishing I was that far along on my bird! I will get back at it soon, but spent my spare time this summer building an 8ft...
Has anyon tried the build up ribs on a hummel bird wing ? any thought on this buy anyone ? Would it affect the weight,strenth, g rateing ? Thnks BobH...
Was wondering if you mean make the ribs bigger--which really would make the whole wing bigger. As you might know the ultra cruiser and hummelbird are somewhat...
Not bigger. Some of the ultracruser or all use a wing rib made from angle and channel for ribs didn,t know if they where lighter or stronger? Getting ready to...
Hello, I just joined the group and a looking for a project that someone wants to sell. If you have one or know of one, please email the information to...
Bryan, I recognize your name. My plans have been in my closet for 10-15 years, BTW we have moved to a location where I can consider a serious project. To those...
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