Snobird is back

[rotorryan]

Hello everyone, My name is Ryan Blair From Sandoval IL. I really like this forum, I have been looking on it for a few days and I must say that there is a wealth of info here. I just signed up as a member yesterday and evidently posted on the wrong forum. My father is the new owner of snobird aircraft corp, and I must say we are both very exited about this venture. As many people have been asking, we will be starting production sping/summer 2007.
There will also be a larger horizontal stabilizer approx 8-9 sq ft. if there is anything else that you would like to know don't hessitate to E mail me or post a message I will try to check back daily.

[pwongkit]

Ryan
That is a good news :humble: for us.:welcome: back snobird.
Thank you
pwongkit

[Chris Burgess]

Thanks for the update Ryan. I am very happy with my now 8 year old SnoBird Adventurer, Especially that CAM 100 Honda engine.

[cruizer]

Good luck to you and your Dad!!!!! Is there gonna be web site in the works?

[gyroplanes]

Ryan, Light a fire under the old man. It's good to see an internet presence. I was afraid your dad would not warm up to a keyboard and miss many opportunities.

I have a guy looking for a SnoBird right now.

I wish Sandoval was closer.

Take good care of my "Baby"

[NoWingsAttached]

I gotta say I am really impressed with the Snobird construction. Much of it just makes good, common sense. Being the only thing I've flown, it's my favorite :)

Greg

[Douglas Riley]

Ryan:

May I suggest that you guys do an analysis of thrustline placement and set up your HS "by the numbers"? Simply mounting a big one is shooting in the dark.

BTW, I did some business with Fred Gath, founder along with Hank Abbott of Snobird. Nice fellow. I bought Fred's old Air Command. In fact, it's parked out in my garage.

[Friendly]

do you have a new web link or did I miss it.?

[rotorryan]

what Engine will it have and will ya'll still build the Tandem? I did like the one I flew in with Leroy Hardee. his had the Cam-100 Engine.

Yes we will most definitly be building the tandem. we will be using the cam-100 and the newer cam-125. Thank you for the interest.....

[rotorryan]

Thanks for the update Ryan. I am very happy with my now 8 year old SnoBird Adventurer, Especially that CAM 100 Honda engine.

My dad speaks highly of you and I am sure he will be picking your's and tommys brain for some more info on snobird, as you well know we haven't been around that long.

[rotorryan]

Ryan, Light a fire under the old man. It's good to see an internet presence. I was afraid your dad would not warm up to a keyboard and miss many opportunities.

I have a guy looking for a SnoBird right now.

I wish Sandoval was closer.

Take good care of my "Baby"

I wish we were ready to start building a few machines but untill we get our facilities completed and proper knowlege of how thease machines go together it will be a little while longer. Don't worry the fire is burning. Dad wont warm up to a PC that is why I am here. I will keep you posted on any developments

[rotorryan]

I gotta say I am really impressed with the Snobird construction. Much of it just makes good, common sense. Being the only thing I've flown, it's my favorite :)

Greg

I am glad you like it and I appreciate the positive comments.....

[rotorryan]

Ryan:

May I suggest that you guys do an analysis of thrustline placement and set up your HS "by the numbers"? Simply mounting a big one is shooting in the dark.

BTW, I did some business with Fred Gath, founder along with Hank Abbott of Snobird. Nice fellow. I bought Fred's old Air Command. In fact, it's parked out in my garage.

As you know the HS mounts amidst the rudder and the tail plane "if thats the right word" . I guess what I am trying to say is that if we go by the numbers and the numbers say that it needs to be 6 in lower and 10 sq ft then it will mean a total re-design of the tail section. which will be done if thats the way it has to be.

[rotorryan]

do you have a new web link or did I miss it.?

sorry no web site at this time, just one more thing I have to work on. I will post it as soon as it is availible

[rotorryan]

Good luck to you and your Dad!!!!! Is there gonna be web site in the works?

there will be a website just not sure when at this point.

[GyroRon]

Ryan, I think Dougs comment was that the Snowbird gyro design is a slightly dated design and there are some improvements that could - SHOULD - be looked into as you guys tool up for production of new kits.

If you and your father are open to this idea, I am sure there are several people here on the forum that would offer to help you two come up with what needs to be done to make the Snowbird a better gyro than it was in the past.

Take care

[rotorryan]

Ryan, I think Dougs comment was that the Snowbird gyro design is a slightly dated design and there are some improvements that could - SHOULD - be looked into as you guys tool up for production of new kits.

If you and your father are open to this idea, I am sure there are several people here on the forum that would offer to help you two come up with what needs to be done to make the Snowbird a better gyro than it was in the past.

Take care

We are definitly open to some ideas. Let me use this reply to appologize to doug. After reading back my quote I thought that I may have been slightly rude. You are very correct we do need to change quite a few things and I would appreciate any ideas. Feel free to post any of your ideas or you can E-mail me @ ryang1@frontiernet.net.

[Chris Burgess]

Ryan, send me an email with your email address. I have two pictures for your dad I took tonight.

[Rotornut]

Sno-Bird Improvements want to know MORE MJ :)
God Love Leroy :)

[Dale Young]

I'm glad to see them back! I liked the looks so much that I used a Snobird tail on my Gyrobee

[Rotornut]

I always thought that Snowbird had lots of Following. But when we Lost Leroy it seemed like the Snowbird was done. My husbands Soma looks alot like a Snowbird if you ask me, but not many ask me so who knows. mj

[Brent_Brown]

Anything to report?

[gyroplanes]

I always thought that Snowbird had lots of Following. But when we Lost Leroy it seemed like the Snowbird was done. My husbands Soma looks alot like a Snowbird if you ask me, but not many ask me so who knows. mj

MJ,
Did you forget about me?

I busted my butt for 4 years to produce SnoBirds right after I bought the company from Cindy Hardee.

Rick Marshall did a credible job of keeping the SnoBird name alive.
It was after Rick, that SnoBird slipped into obscurity.

[polilla]

Hello, I am spain my name is Sergio I need buy a snowbird i need contac and e-mail Snowbird advetures

[gyroplanes]

Polilla,
Notice that the NEW owner of SnoBird hasn't posted on here in years (Dec 2006). I have heard that nothing has happened with the design in several years. This is sad, because there are still a lot of people interested in buying one.
The SnoBird documentation was second-to-none, and better than most certificated aircraft. This is also a shame, because the SnoBird was retooled to use the infamous Hirth engine, which made a good portion of the manuals and catalogs outdated. There are also CAD drawings for every part on each model. They spent a ton of money and did the project right (except for marketing and human relations)
I occasionally hear of a SnoBird Adventurer for sale. I will post here or contact you if I do.

[polilla]

Thank you for your response. I need the structure since the engine I want to put a Suzuki SWIFT G13 B GTI ue have. Tmabien one for the sale or the drawings also the comprari, I leave my direction of e-mail them vasco250racing@hotmail.com. I need photos and speeches with Chris Burgess my feicitacion is a great pilot
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[Chris Burgess]

polilla - You may contact me direct at my email address posted below. We may have language difficulties, but I will help you as much as I can. I will send any photo you need.