Winter Projects - Let's Hear What You've Got [Archive]

ToddP

11-17-2003, 02:07 PM

I Know You've got one, so let's hear what it is.  Whats in the shop or garage for this winter? For Me:   I'm not really happy with the throttle quadrant, or panel on my dominator.  I'm going to replace the 2 1/4" Airspeed and Altimeter with 3 1/8" instruments.  I may also take my exhaust off and get it ceramic coated, we'll see.  The throttle quadrant just needs moved over to the left a little, right now it rides right against my left leg. So there's my plans, how about yours? Todd

Phil_Ruffin

11-18-2003, 02:14 AM

This winter I plan on installing a Rotax 618, add a tall tail, brakes, redesign my throttle area and add a few things like the RAVE valve controller and a place to mount a GPS. I may even do a new layout on my instrument panel. If I do I may be able to mount the GPS there and mount my radio in the throttle set up area. I also plan on repainting the pod and tail with Camelian (spelling) paint that changes colors. I really like that paint. Phil

Screw

11-18-2003, 06:46 AM

I plan to finish and test fly "Da Screw-Driver" before years end weather permitting.  Head with Ring Gear is on its way to me as I type along with prerotator and rotor brake. I don't know about this winter, but I've just placed an order with Ron Herron @ Little Wing for a 2 place Long frame.  I belive it is the LW-4. Going to get this project started as I build hours in "Da Screw-Driver."  Haven't made any other plans than the frame for now.

gyropilot

11-18-2003, 06:47 AM

Major winter projects for my GyroBee: 1. Replace stock 5 gallon fuel tank with 10 gallon fuel tank from a GT400 fixed wing.  This will involve modifying the engine mount supports and building a new fuel tank tray. 2. Replace all bushings in cyclic control system. 3. Replace pump handle cyclic pivot bracket. 4. Modify rotor brake. 5. Disassemble, clean, measure, and reassemble Rotax 503, the carbs, and B gearbox. 6. Replace stainless steel leading edge tape on Ivoprop, repaint blade tips, and rebalance. Plus a list of about a dozen minor maintenance items. John Landry Olympia, WA

Udi

11-18-2003, 07:43 AM

After I finish test flying my 2 new jet engines, :o *I plan to install a warp drive, test my new force field generator (which I borrowed from the USS Entrprise), and go to visit friends in other planets where the weather is warmer. *By the time I return, it should be spring and the weather will be nice again. *Oh, actually, with my new force field I can fly year round... Silly me *::) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/364496.stm Udi

Screw

11-18-2003, 07:55 AM

Udi, Which Enterprise did you get the generator?  Also, depending on your warp engines, I would recommend Risa for your warm weather excersions.  I've never been to Risa, of course, but Commander Riker always seemed to look forward to going.  I think he talked Pecard into going once and I heard he had a blast. Watch out for Klingons around Uranis ;D

PW_Plack

11-18-2003, 09:28 AM

Udi, Take the time this winter to get the STC'd modification for the warp engines allowing the use of automobile dilithium. It's a pain to install, but it'll save you a bundle next year.

barnstorm2

11-18-2003, 12:05 PM

Winter Projects: 1. Finish Spring project 2. Finish Summer project ( was spring project ) 3. Finish Fall project ( was Summer project ) .......

Udi

11-18-2003, 01:32 PM

John - what are you talking about?  The klingon's are my friends!  I tought them everything they know about gyrplanes!  You're not gonna find any stinkin' RAFs back on Klingon.  Yeh, there's nothing like the women of Riva!!! Paul - you read my mind.  But I think these upgrades will have to wait until I come back from Riva  :o Tim - ditto. Udi

StanFoster

11-20-2003, 10:07 AM

I am going to finish building my RAF2000 that I just bought.  It was a new kit in 2002 and the previous owner had a good start on it. I am now installing all the instruments. I have a Don Parham HS to put on it as well.  It has about all the options and I figure it will take me most of the winter to finish building it.  

Screw

11-23-2003, 08:44 AM

It's official, Ron @ Little Wing has got both sides of the LW-4 fuse together for me and I also ordered the gear, tail feathers, doors and windows, ect. I'll start a seperate thread once I recieve some pics on its progress. Once Ron gets all of the assemblies together for me, he ship to me and I'll start the assembly after powdercoating. Haven't made decisions on powerplant yet.  Leaning towards radial, but I may go with a certified if possible. john-

Screw

11-23-2003, 09:57 AM

Hey Steve, Yes, the LW-4 is a 2 place long version 18ft fuse vs. LW-5 is a 2 place short version 16ft. fuse. I haven't had a whole lot of luck finding prices on certified engines.  I have seen alot of prices on ovrhauling certified engines.  It is scary.  Ive found some certified engines (used) in differant advertisments like Aerotrader, Ebay. It looks like to me, a Hirth will cost 10k, a rotax close to 20k, that radial 15k. I'm just exploring options right know, and if I find a cerified engine I can use for say around 5k.  I'll pay for the overhaul which will put me in the ballpark of my above mentioned other options but with a 2000 hour TBO. Is my thinkin off? What do you think? john-

r.coplen

11-23-2003, 10:17 AM

Now its time. After working two weeks on flight training for two new Gyro CFI's it's time to do much needed winter work.  I am going to have Gordon (my A & P mechanic)  rewire "Ruby" (my AAI modified RAF).  We have lost our ability to communicate with  the other local aircraft ( fixed wing ground schools)  After flying two weeks in 35 degree weather it's time to stop.  Talk about thick air.  I think we were at about -1000 feet below sea level air density.  The last day Scott had to help Matt hold "Ruby" on the ground or at least  keep her in ground effect to get forward speed up to 65 before climing.  Vanik's blades sure like to clime. Anyway my list is 1.  Full rewire to get rid of shorts. 2.  Complete 200 hour inspection 3.  Try to find cabin heat system.  God it's cold flying in 35 degrees. 4.  Yes! Yes! Set up build center at Boeing Field with tools and benches for building for our first SparrowHawk. 5.  I have to take my FAA Private Pilot Gyroplane written exam.  (I am not ready yet.  Have just retaken ground school again for fixed wing and am having Scott T. help me with the gyroplane and rotocraft part) and Mat and David are also going through CFI ground school 6.  Have to fly Santa on December 13 into Boeing Field and to the reception at the Boeing Filght Museun.  Can I get "Ruby" put back together again?  Can I get a CFI to fly Santa?  Maybe, Maybe not.  I don't want to have to rent a helicopter for Santa. Oh well maybe a good airplane will do. Randy Coplen

Screw

11-23-2003, 10:25 AM

I am truely in no hurry on this project.  I definately want it done right.  I have a gyro to fly and build hours as I build this one. I have heard both good and bad stories on Subs.  I can't get over the high price of a rotax.  I think a 914 turbo is close to 20k.  I've given alot of consideration to the Hirth F-30es fuel injected.  Given the high cost of all, the radial appears to be in the running as well. I saw on ebay a Rotax 914 block under a grand, but I have no idea how much would have to be poured into it to make it run.  It had no carbs, no turbo, no nothing but the block. I've also seen some certified type engines around the 5-6 grand range. The engine will most likely be one of the last things I do on the project and I'm sure I'll have plenty of time to work it out.   I do like the novelty of the radial, the torque and horse power, the fact I don't need any kind of cowling, and the price really isn't that bad.  I don't like the wieght 220lbs. Who knows? I can't wait to get a hold of the fuse and all for powdercoating, assembly, interior. john-

ToddP

11-23-2003, 11:07 AM

With a foot snow on the ground, I think its definately time to start the winter projects.  I was hoping to get a little more flying in, but nothing will keep the machine down too long.   It sounds like several others will also be very busy this winter.   John, I look forward to hearing how the little wing project comes along.  Do you have any kind of estimated completion date?  Next year...2 years, 2 weeks?

Screw

11-23-2003, 11:48 AM

Sorry Todd, Really don't know what will be involved.  I already have some work that I am unable to do contracted out like welding, powder coating, covering and painting.  Alot will depend on the assemblies I can get from Little Wing.  If I can get all assemblies from Little Wing, all will go fairly quickly.  If not, it will take much longer. I'm shooting for no more than 2 years. john-

KevinKing

11-24-2003, 01:37 AM

John, if you put a radial on that Little Wing, you'd better be prepared to wipe off the drool when you take it to fly-ins.

Screw

11-24-2003, 01:39 AM

Kevin, If I get a radial, my wife will have to learn to share the bed ;D john-

Screw

11-24-2003, 01:41 AM

Kevin, Wonder if that radial will work on my KB-2.  I might have to run a 4-6 blade prop and 26ft rotor? What ya think, will it work? ;D john-

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:03 AM

My winter project.... I think I going to build another hangar to sell as I already have my own. Here in the next few posts I will attach some pics of the last one I built this past Jan and Feb. Total cost of all supplies was 4500.00$ plus another 1000$ in rock to spread around inside and in front of the hangar. This one was built in a former pond - was a pond right before I started construction - and since it was so cold and wet this past winter I needed all that rock to keep the place from being a mud pit. Anyway I have a lease on the land and it runs me 42$ per month and the hangar is 40 feet wide by 40 feet deep and at the front will clear a 14 foot tall aircraft. This past summer I had 4 airplanes and my gyro and trailer in there.

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:04 AM

Here is about 2 days later

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:05 AM

A week or so later

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:06 AM

And now that the beams are up, now is time to build the roof.

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:07 AM

Roof detail

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:09 AM

Tin up and doors started

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 08:11 AM

Here is one happy gyro! total time to build it was 5-6 weeks. I did 90 percent of it by myself.

Screw

11-24-2003, 08:52 AM

Well, well, well, I know who to call when I need a hanger :-*

rfonseca

11-24-2003, 08:58 AM

My winter proyect (dry season in my tropical country) is to change the panel of my Yellow Dominator and include a Microair radio. I want to go places and my handheld radio, that I hang in the gyro, is not very efficient. Ramón

ToddP

11-24-2003, 10:28 AM

Ron, I don't get it. You'll build one hell of a nice hangar and knock it out in a few weeks but you won't build yourself a gyro?  You could have built a gyro in the time it took you to build that hangar.  Since the dominator is sold...why not?

GyroRon

11-24-2003, 11:31 AM

Why not? I couldn't buy the stuff to build one for what I can a buy a good used one for. Rotorblades = 1500.00$ Rotorhead  = 750.00$ pre rotator = 750.00$ Engine = 2500.00$ to 6000.00$ Prop = 400.00$ Seat tank = 300.00$ wheels and brakes etc... = 150.00$ basic instruments = 500.00$ to 1000.00$ Aluminum for airframe = 1000.00$ ? Control stick and push rods etc.... = 500.00$ tall tail = 750.00$ what did I miss? Grand total = 9100.00$ to 13,100$ and this would be a Bensen with a tall tail and either a Subaru or Rotax 582 engine. I can buy a flying Subaru bensen type gyro for under 5 grand trailer and all. I would love to build my own machine, believe me! But I just don't want to put 9-13 grand into a 5 grand machine.  I know a gyro can be built for less, I suspect that with finding good deals on a used rotorhead, direct drive soob, used tank wheels and maybe instruments etc... A flying " new " gyro could be made for under 5 grand but then I still have my time invested.

hasse

11-24-2003, 11:38 PM

I will start a Bensen with a direct drive (probably) prop this winter, hope to be in the air in 6 months or so. Hasse

Whirlydog

11-25-2003, 12:45 AM

Seeing the hanger being built reminds me of my own project. I have been building a house in my spare time over the last six years. This winter I start on the kitchen. *It has been just a sink, microwave and refridgerator. * Once I finish the kitchen then I will be done with the inside of the house. *then I have to start on the outside, trim, and stucco. *It is just paint on OSB right now. *The Wife has been great and has put up with a lot with very little.  But the good thing is once we are done we will have a nice house that is compleetly paid for and no morgage.  Out side of the water well and sewer we have done 100% of the work. Once I finish with the House, my next project is to build my Hanger/garage/ workshop. *Maybe then I can start building my gyro. got to finish this house, got to finish tish house.......... :P :P Shawn

Screw

11-30-2003, 03:58 PM

Hey Whirlydog, You can always Negotiate the other way ;D "You let me build a Workshop/Hanger and a Gyro, I'll make sure your Tish house is close to shop." :-* You got to have enough room to get in and out of, right?  Wouldn't want the house in the way! :-/ You only eat and shower in the house, right?  Priorities man, Priorities! ;D Just having fun, John-

Whirlydog

12-01-2003, 01:23 AM

;D ;D  Thanks for the reply John.  It got a laugh out of me :D. Since I started the house I have to finish it first.  Right now flying is just a dream, but the dream keeps me going and I know that in a few years I will lift off the gound and kiss the clouds. ::) I was trying to find something funny to say but I can't find the humor button on the keyboard this morning.    ???  Now if i can just find my hammer I can bring that dream in a little closer.    8) Shawn

skyflea73

12-01-2003, 05:13 AM

I just picked up my winter time project yesterday. Can't wait to get started! I will be prepping my new Magni M16 frame for painting this week. Hope to get it all painted by the weekend. Then to start on the fun part, the fuselage, wheel pants and the tail feathers. I have a real nice paint scheme picked out. I will be posting pics soon. Hope to be flying it by early spring 2004. I have 9 hrs training logged with Greg Gremminger so far. Love it. I am selling my two seat power parachute PC2000, if anyone knows of a retired person with a lot of time to wait for winds to die. Let me know. Ha Ha.... Anyway, I hope to meet a lot of the great people on this forum this coming summer.   Darren Twellman

girogeorge

12-06-2003, 04:54 PM

Gentlemen,
I plan to continue working on my 2-place tractor Autogiro and hopefully have it ready to cover with "Stits" by early next year and be in the air by early next Spring.
George Pate USA

Screw

12-06-2003, 08:43 PM

Now that looks interesting ;D

John-

girogeorge

12-07-2003, 04:45 AM

Thanks !!....... It is and will be ,John..........go to my website,(The little cursors on the left of the text takes you there,I guess), and see my single place too. I put off finishing the single place in lieu of having the tandem ready to go next Spring. I used the C.19 as a guide,(see pic) for looks and patterned the configuration accordingly,(sans Radial and winglets).....here's my URL if the clicky thingy doesn't work....
http://www.geocities.com/girogeorge_99/index.html

Girogeorge

Brent_Brown

12-07-2003, 06:19 AM

Come on George your not going to fly the single seater? All that the time and money into it and not fly it one time. You say you put off finishing it, what more needs to be done before it would be ready? you are killing me here.
Brent

girogeorge

12-07-2003, 07:16 AM

Hahahaha,...........Yes,Brent........even tho I have flown with Mike Solano, took lessons from Steve Graves in a Marchetti and John Potter, Walt Welch and Don Farrington ,(when I worked for Don),in the 18-A and countless hours flying fixed wings with my Father and other pilots, I truly haven't honed my flying skills well enough to jump into the single and fly it....

I really want to start fresh,(too much time gone by from flight lesson to flight lesson) and use my two place for training,(which would be ideal). The Tractor gyro isn't the same animal as the pusher and I want to learn the "nature of the beast" before venturing into the single place. This probably means taking flying hours in a regular gyro first as well as time in a taildragger...oh, well...Mike said he give me lessons as well as Bill DeVoust and Larry Neal....all have 2-places and are CFI's,BFI's and AFI's...and all are here in my area here in Texas.

The only items needed finished on the single is the fuel system,(I've built 3 tanks and all 3 would work but I want to have more positive fuel-flow and the location the tank resides now is sufficient but, I want more), re-installing the instruments in to the new panel and finishing up the tail section..and that's it........

I'll get there........LOL......like my "quote" says:
The Oxen are slow, but, the Earth is patient..!

Girogeorge

rehler

12-07-2003, 12:31 PM

It seems my "winter projects" have increased. I removed my old engine and took a good look at my gyro. I figured now is a good time to make some modifications that I have been thinking about. Well, one thing has lead to another and now I have redesigned the entire frame, suspension, etc. Following are some of the improvements I am making:

Move the HS and twin rudder back 6" (longer lever arm to improve stability).

Increase legs from 17" to 20" to raise the gyro up 3" (for prop clearance after lowering the engine and prop).

Add new shock absorbers to the main landing gear.

Making all frame members out of "streamline" tubing to decrease drag.

Change the engine from the 80 hp 165# Verner to the 100 hp 134# Rotax 912S (less weight and more power).

Lower the thrust line 2.75" (it was 1.9" above the CG and now it will be .8" below it).

Increase the prop diameter from 65" to 67.5"

Add a muffler system - quieter.

Add a spinner to the prop - supposed to reduce drag even with a pusher.

Replace the 25' McCutchen rotor blades with my new 27' Sport Rotor.

It may be a long winter! But when I get back in the air I should have a lighter, more powerful, quieter, more stable, single place gyro with better lift and less drag. I can't wait to fly it after all the improvements are complete.

craigjackson

12-10-2003, 11:24 AM

Ken,

While your dropping some cash to improve your gyro, I'd suggest you take the time to attend a Rotax 4-stroke seminar. I just returned from up around Lake Geneva, WI where I attended the Rotax 4-stroke seminar at Leading Edge Airfoils. LEAF was a great host. They gave a nice tour of their facilities and provided many tools for the seminar. Eric Tucker (www.rotaxflyingclub.com) was the seminar instructor. Check out his website for his seminar schedule. If you intend to do any significant repair and maintenance on your Rotax 4-stroke, this seminar is a must. I wouldn't be surprised to see more and more APs taking the course to gear up for impending LSA.

rehler

12-10-2003, 01:41 PM

Craig,

You are a hansdome man based on your photo, but your cigar is stinking up my office!

skyflea73

12-12-2003, 05:00 AM

Here is the 1st set of pictures of my winter time project. My son was a big help in the prep work.

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skyflea73

12-12-2003, 05:39 AM

Sorry about the size of the pictures above. I just figured out how to shrink them. Hope the last pic is a little better size.
Darren Twellman

Screw

12-12-2003, 08:11 AM

Tell me how to shink a photo. According to my computer, when I shrink 4-500kb photo, it looks like a thumbnail just to get it down to 150kb.

john-

skyflea73

12-12-2003, 11:19 AM

Hi John,
To shrink the photo, I used the Microsoft Photo editor. I open the picture up in the photo editor and then go to the tool bar and click on image. There should be an option to resize your photos there. Then you will have to hit 'save as" to save the photo to the new size. Let me know if that helps. It works for me anyway.
Darren Twellman

Screw

12-12-2003, 12:57 PM

Thanks Flea

John-

skyflea73

12-18-2003, 06:20 AM

This is a preview of the finished product. The fuselage and tail feathers are next.

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skyflea73

12-19-2003, 05:08 AM

Moving right along with the project. Hauling the frame and landing strut back to Greg Gremmingers house tomorrow. Hope to get the frame up on some wheels. Then the fun part.......paint the fuselage and tail feathers.

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ToddP

12-19-2003, 01:05 PM

Darren,

It really looks like its coming along great. The magni's sure are beautiful machines.

Did I hear you right...did you say "fun" and "paint" in the same sentence? ::)

I'm really looking forward to seeing your progress.

skyflea73

12-22-2003, 06:39 AM

Thanks Todd,
Yes, I did say fun and paint in the same sentence. What I failed to mention is that I am not the one doing the actual paint job. My friend Rick Butterfield is the painter extraordinaire! He is used to doing custom Harley motorcycles, sport bikes, model air planes, fancy cars and trucks. This will be his first real custom aircraft paint job. He does excellent work! His excitement for aviation and this paint job has made it a lot of fun to work with him on this project. How many other custom painters do you know would allow me the customer and my son to help out on the prep work and be apart of the job? After talking to Rick, seeing his excitement for the job, and viewing some of his work, I knew he was the man for the job. He has a web site that is still under construction where you can view just a few of his custom paint jobs. The Magni is Greg Gremmingers and was not painted by Rick. http://www.ripcustoms.com

skyflea73

12-22-2003, 06:46 AM

Weekend progress included hauling painted frame and landing strut back to Greg's house. Mounting the landing gear to the frame and getting the bird up on it's wheels.

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12-22-2003, 07:13 AM

With engine mounts. ;D

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ToddP

01-09-2004, 06:47 AM

Looks like its really coming along well. The Magni's really are great looking machines.

skyflea73

01-12-2004, 11:52 AM

http://Weekend progress report

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01-15-2004, 06:52 AM

I feel like the sanding will never end.

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01-15-2004, 06:57 AM

The look on his face scares me ! Who knows what kind of ideas he is coming up with now. I think the dust in the air is getting to him. ;)

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ToddP

02-09-2004, 11:20 AM

Darren,

How's it coming, there must be some new pictures since last time?

Ken Rehler,

How about you? You had a long list of projects this winter, where are you at?

skyflea73

02-10-2004, 10:59 AM

Hi Todd,

The weather is finally breaking to a temp that will be suitable to paint. It has been below zero at night for over a week here in Missouri. Not to mention all the rain, snow and ice. I hope to get some new pictures posted by tomorrow morning.

Darren

skyflea73

02-10-2004, 12:34 PM

we have color !

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Chuck Irby

02-10-2004, 12:56 PM

Wow Darren,

That's some really beautiful work. Please keep us updated.

davreich

02-10-2004, 06:22 PM

Wow,
Thanks!! Can't wait for more pics.

Screw

02-10-2004, 07:44 PM

SkyFlea,

Would you please do all my paint and bodywork at the car lot?

John-

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ToddP

02-11-2004, 05:00 AM

Wow, looks fantastic Darren! Its gonna be a beauty.

skyflea73

02-11-2004, 05:01 AM

Thank you for all the nice comments! I wish I could take credit for the paint job.

Truth is even though I helped with all the prep work and sanding, I thought I better leave the painting to a professional.

My good friend Rick Butterfiled would be the person to call for body work, custom paint jobs... ect. He is really great at what he does. He does this as a hobby.

He mostly paints custom cars, trucks, Harleys, and sport bikes. This will be his first aircraft. I could not have picked a better painter for the job.

His excitement for aviation has really made this job a blast. I think the real pay off will be when he gets a ride in the gyro! He flies model air planes as a hobby, so the interest in aviation is there. He just needs to take the next step!

If he gets half as excited about flying in the gyro, as he did when I showed up at his front door with the unfinished gyro for him to paint, I know he will end up taking that next step.

As we all know, flying remote control airplanes and helicopters is cool stuff, but there is nothing better than flying itself.

You can check out some of Ricks other paint jobs on his website http://www.ripcustoms.com . His site is still under construction, so it just has a few of his custom paint jobs.

P.S In the gyro pictures above, the paint job is far from done! I think the finished job is going to be shocking!

rehler

02-12-2004, 09:38 AM

Todd,

Yes, I am still working on my long list. I completed all the design work, fabricated the parts for the new landing gear, and assembled part of it. I need to complete the assemble of the gear and engine mount. Then I'll finally be ready to put on the new 912S engine.

It is taking me a lot longer to do the work than I had expected, as I have been helping my son remodel his house. Hope to get back to the gyro in about a week.

I ran into a new problem. The new engine turns the prop in the opposite direction so my Wonderluch prerotator now will need a new top double gear assemble to spin the blades the right direction.

Aussie_Paul

02-12-2004, 10:43 AM

That will be very nice. I wish that I had a little bit of flair in the artistic area, but afraid not!!!!

Aussie Paul

Aussie_Paul

02-12-2004, 10:47 AM

Ken, those long lists seem to grow don't they?

You cross off one job and add another two!!!!

Aussie Paul.

skyflea73

02-13-2004, 08:07 AM

New pictures after it has been cleared. Still far from done! Graphics are next. Can't wait!

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02-13-2004, 08:13 AM

Side graphics still to come!

skyflea73

02-16-2004, 04:28 AM

skyflea73

02-16-2004, 04:29 AM

skyflea73

02-16-2004, 04:33 AM

skyflea73

02-16-2004, 04:37 AM

Chuck Irby

02-16-2004, 04:51 AM

Wow Darren,

It's really coming along and looking great. What prop is that? It's mighty pretty. Are you certain you want to kill some bugs with it?

skyflea73

02-16-2004, 05:09 AM

Hi Chuck,

Not sure if its spelled Airplast or Arplast. Not worried about the bugs, I am just ready to start flying. It's been a long cold winter and I have spent way to much time on the ground. Looking at Tim's flying pictures is really making me jealous. The weather is supposed to get up in the 50's this week and I am thinking about blowing the dust off the power parachute just to get up in the air for a change.

Darren Twellman

skyflea73

02-27-2004, 03:41 AM

skyflea73

02-27-2004, 03:41 AM

skyflea73

02-27-2004, 03:42 AM

skyflea73

02-27-2004, 03:42 AM

skyflea73

02-27-2004, 03:43 AM

GyroRon

02-27-2004, 04:26 AM

Todd, can we re name this thread and slide it in the Magni section? The title is a little misleading....

It does look real good though. If I had that much money to put into a gyro, I think I would likely go the same route. It is a nice machine. What about insurance though???

Screw

02-27-2004, 09:02 AM

Wow!!! Now that's a paint job!!!

John-

Chuck Irby

02-27-2004, 12:26 PM

Darren, it is really looking GREAT. Thanx for the new pictures.

CLS447

02-29-2004, 04:01 AM

We have a winner! We're talking Grand Champ here! Better take to it the shows & collect your trophys! Very nice.

I think my winter project was : how to turn a brand new single place into a whole lot of parts(2 place). It's getting there but so is the weather!

Chuck Irby

02-29-2004, 04:44 AM

LOOKING GOOD CHRIS!!!

You don't lack a whole lot more, do you?

What engine do you have?

CLS447

02-29-2004, 05:35 PM

Thanks Chuck, I hope this isn't the first time you saw pictures of my progress. I try to keep the whole project posted under the Air Command thread.
Check it out!

Does everybody check out every new message on every thread like I do everyday on both forums or just the ones that interest you. Damn, everything about gyrocopters interest me.

BTW, that is my Joe Souza EA81 with his gear box , a 68inch warp drive with high torque AC prerotator, and a set of 28ft. SportCopter wide chord blades. CLT, tall tail, and extended range tanks. THIS IS MY BABY!!!

I am having the time of my life building this machine. To fly it will be a dream come true.

Phil_Ruffin

02-29-2004, 06:22 PM

Chris, looks good. I can't wait for my ride! :D

Chuck Irby

02-29-2004, 07:38 PM

Chris, I appreciate the additional info and the engine picture. I too try to keep up with everything that goes on on the forum... but must admit that due to being out of town from time to time some posts do get by me. Thanks again for sharing more of your dream with us. She is really looking good.