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It sports a Continental IO240 (fuel injected, dual Light Speed Engineering Plasma III ignitions, fixed Sensenich wood prop). This puts out about 130hp. With 32 gallons in the tanks, it should cruise around 150mph for four+ hours. This engine was used in the Voyager around the world plane on the front. I just need to paint and do final assemble/rig. That is what I have been saying for 2+ years now...I hit the wall.
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Got the wings ready to plug in Daryl...I just need to finish sanding and painting.
I have been in a glider, but not as pilot. I agree, it is very fun. I used to fly hang gliders back in the 1970s. Have you tried paragliding? That too is an inexpensive way into the air, and you are hanging out there - really experiencing flight. I strongly suggest you try that (tandem paraglide flight) if you had fun soaring.
Regards,
Mike
The only reason that these political discussions are happening is because people like Al and me see our auto/aircraft lifestyle threatened.
For myself I decided to not engage in any further political discourse as we are past the point of discussion anyway.
So bring on the Convertible Toyotas and Schweitzer Sailplanes.
Your ignition source sound electronic judging by that name.
How are the dual systems handled? Is it two separate everything like the old dual mags I am familiar with or single plug, single wire and dual function transistor box with a switch?
Our Stits had a Hartzell and a converted ground power unit O290 with about the same horsepower.
Hey Mike,
It is independent CDI systems each powering one plug per cylinder. Just like the mags. The main difference is - reliability, hotter/longer spark and auto adjustment of timing for altitude and manifold pressure. Oh, and the system weighs less too. Check it out:
Light Speed Engineering - Klaus Savier
It is independent CDI systems each powering one plug per cylinder. Just like the mags. The main difference is - reliability, hotter/longer spark and auto adjustment of timing for altitude and manifold pressure. Oh, and the system weighs less too. Check it out:
Light Speed Engineering - Klaus Savier
Dude, I'm 60 years old. I think I'm better off reclining snuggly INSIDE something...GT40 style!
Mike, What kind of $ amount is involved with building a plane like that? Cool plane!
Relatively speaking - not much.
The plane kit was 14,500. The engine 18,000, firewall forward kit 4,000, ignition system 2,500, prop less than 2,000. Avionics (EFIS, engine monitor, transponder, comm radio, intercom) about 10,000. Paint and HVLP system about 1,800. Various tools about 1,000. So what is that - about $54,000.
Now why did I have to go add all that up for....hey, that is one expensive garage wart, but it was spread out over about 5 years. That makes me feel better....then again, no it doesn't.
You can get into a homebuilt for maybe $30k if you want to. It is just like the thread on how much does a SLC cost...as much as you want to spend.
Mike
The plane kit was 14,500. The engine 18,000, firewall forward kit 4,000, ignition system 2,500, prop less than 2,000. Avionics (EFIS, engine monitor, transponder, comm radio, intercom) about 10,000. Paint and HVLP system about 1,800. Various tools about 1,000. So what is that - about $54,000.
Now why did I have to go add all that up for....hey, that is one expensive garage wart, but it was spread out over about 5 years. That makes me feel better....then again, no it doesn't.
You can get into a homebuilt for maybe $30k if you want to. It is just like the thread on how much does a SLC cost...as much as you want to spend.
Mike
Maybe I'll give one of those a shot after the SLC! I've yet to get a pilots license, but it's on the list. My Dad got his when he was 68.
Spydermike,
I've built three RV-4's in the past. All metal, Conti power (150) from plans. So long ago the kits were not available. Took about a year for each one. Idea was to sell two to pay for mine. Not even close..
I did sell two, kept one for awhile then sold that before I moved from PHX to Northern CA, then on to FL. One of my clients was near Redmond and before LanceAir moved, I would occasionally take a demo flt. Chomping at the bit to build a pressurized LanceAir! Don't think the spouse would be to excited though. Have enough in my SL-C right now.
I've built three RV-4's in the past. All metal, Conti power (150) from plans. So long ago the kits were not available. Took about a year for each one. Idea was to sell two to pay for mine. Not even close..
I did sell two, kept one for awhile then sold that before I moved from PHX to Northern CA, then on to FL. One of my clients was near Redmond and before LanceAir moved, I would occasionally take a demo flt. Chomping at the bit to build a pressurized LanceAir! Don't think the spouse would be to excited though. Have enough in my SL-C right now.
maybe is I put a silent "x" in the spelling and land that on a tripple score spot on the board...let's see "papoxose" doesn't look right....
I bought the plans back then - must have been around the late 1980s or so...never started though because I didn't have anyone to buck the rivets. Awesome, awesome airplane. I would still like one (or the RV-3). I settled on this one because I could build everything by myself in my garage.
The other plans I still have are for the 7/8 scale Nieuport 11....
Have you seen the new Lancair Evolution? WOW.
Mike
After you have built a SLC you will have no problem building a plane...exact same skills and issues I think.
Tons of kit planes out there - hundreds of different models.
By the way - this is going to be my paint scheme...my father in law was a WWII Marine pilot flying SBDs and TBMs off small escort carriers...this is kind of a tribute to him. Hope I don't muck it up.
The colors might end up a little different, but you can get the idea.
The colors might end up a little different, but you can get the idea.
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Can I get machine guns on mine?
