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Geico266

Geico266

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What are you working on in the experimental world? What projects are you planning for mods?

I just removed the fuel tank from my RV-12 and sealed up the site glass window, and installed a marine fuel gage so I can see it when filling. Leak checking it right now the lazy man's way, I filled it with fuel after 3 days and it don't leak! :yikes:

I love the smell of proseal in the morning. :rofl:
 
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Looking at another challenger project but not sure if I am up to it right now.
 
the challenger is a lightly-loaded plane, susceptible to turbulence, for sure - it's also just a hoot to have and fly! :yes:
 
Not experimental, but I'm building a set of spars for the Champ project I acquired...
 
I'm in the middle of my 3rd conditional inspection. So far, one adel clamp where the cushion was ripped, found one cleco and a rogue bolt under the seat pan, and one extra screw in the baggage compartment. So far nothing that is expensive or dangerous. Wish I could say that about the Pilot!! :yikes:

Now its on to the landing gear/wheels and brakes. A&P comes over Wednesday to do a compression test etc on the engine. May get this puppy back in the air by next weekend.


Jeff Orear
RV6A
Peshtigo, WI
 
At one time I purchased a Q-200 kit with a friend. We probably put a hundred hours into and then it got shelved. I then purchased a 1-26E that was wrecked and later a 1-26B with the plan to rebuild and least one flying sailplane. I then ended up purchasing a flying 1-26C that needed recovered. I flew it one season and then spent two years rebuilding it from the ground up. I replaced about 1/3 of the tubing in the fuselage and cleaned and repainted everything. I then flew it for another season. At this time I decided I didn't need a kit airplane I would have plenty of projects to keep me busy with a flying airplane. I was then offered the HP16T I currently own and a deal I couldn't pass up. So at one time I had 5 aircraft. I then put everything but the HP up for sale and after about 2 years was back down to one aircraft the HP16.

After flying the HP one season, I completely rebuilt the control system and cockpit area to give me more room and make it more comfortable to sit in. About three years later and rebuilt one wing after it debonded from the ribs due to an internal water leak. The next year I rebuilt part of the aft tail cone after a landing incident and installed a baggage compartment at the same time.

I have also build new handling gear for the trailer and a Tail dolly and wing dolly for ground handling the aircraft.

This year I am installing a drag meter and the electronics to display and log the data from it. Might also result in a automatic flap system to position the flaps to the optimal position for a give mode of flight i.e. best Cruise speed or climb.

Next on the list is re profiling the wing to a more modern more efficient airfoil and then repainting the glider. Then perhaps a bit more work on the trailer including a repainting on it. After that I should have it about the way I like it so it will be time to sell it and get a new project.:)

After I owned a flying airplane I determined I didn't need a project airplane. A flying one gives me more projects than I need.

Brian
 
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My other airplanes were transportation and enjoyable, but the Challenger has put the fun in flying. Low and slow with no doors is a blast.
etsisk said:
the challenger is a lightly-loaded plane, susceptible to turbulence, for sure - it's also just a hoot to have and fly! :yes:
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I'm building a Challenger II here myself. I bought one that had been wrecked when it was torn loose from it's tiedowns and I've been buying up bits and pieces of others to make one complete plane.
I agree. I've flown in three of them and I can't WAIT to get mine done.
 
There are a set of wings, nose cone and tail on ebay right now if you need any of those.
OffCenter said:
I'm building a Challenger II here myself. I bought one that had been wrecked when it was torn loose from it's tiedowns and I've been buying up bits and pieces of others to make one complete plane.
I agree. I've flown in three of them and I can't WAIT to get mine done.
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(I was looking at the pic I had posted with the T-craft and the engine on the hoist. Figured I'd better 'splain' that that engine is going on as a dummy for fit while the Lycoming cowl is converted to a Continental cowl. Don't want to scratch up the rebuilt Cont. see added pic.) h


Experimental: Pulling together pieces and parts for a Rose/"Hannaford" Parrakeet. Got the fuselage on wheels, wooden ribs, 75 hp Continental, and bunch of other stuff.
Stumbled onto a certified 1936 Parrakeet project and swapped my straight tail 172 for it. It's being worked on by guys who know what they are doing and should have it flying in my lifetime. Maybe before the snow flies in Iowa (next Winter!) ;-)
I am working on my '39 Taylorcraft Converting it from Lycoming to Continental, doing the strut attach fitting AD and the bogus wing strut AD. Also rejuvenating the dope. Hope to have the T flying by May. BTW the exp. keet is f/s now. You can see details on it over at Parrakeet Aeroplanes........Howard
 

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I'm fabricating parts for my Sonex project now. Mostly, I am turning big pieces of aluminum (angle, plate, sheet) into little airplane parts (gussets, ribs, doublers, skins, etc). I am hoping to have the fabricating all done by August.

I am keeping my extra/scrap aluminum for a STOL 701 project next. I got a great deal on a set of plans on ebay and will start that once the Sonex is finished.

I REALLY need to get to the hardware store to pick up a coping saw for some inside holes I need to make in a set of doublers.
 
Howard Wilson said:
Experimental: Pulling together pieces and parts for a Rose/"Hannaford" Parrakeet. Got the fuselage on wheels, wooden ribs, 75 hp Continental, and bunch of other stuff.
Stumbled onto a certified 1936 Parrakeet project and swapped my straight tail 172 for it. It's being worked on by guys who know what they are doing and should have it flying in my lifetime. Maybe before the snow flies in Iowa (next Winter!) ;-)
I am working on my '39 Taylorcraft Converting it from Lycoming to Continental, doing the strut attach fitting AD and the bogus wing strut AD. Also rejuvenating the dope. Hope to have the T flying by May. BTW the exp. keet is f/s now. You can see details on it over at Parrakeet Aeroplanes........Howard
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Very cool projects Howard. Building a kit is one thing, rebuilding a pre war plane is another. Keep us posted on your progress. :yesnod:
 
Geico266 said:
Very cool projects Howard. Building a kit is one thing, rebuilding a pre war plane is another. Keep us posted on your progress. :yesnod:
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Thanks, I think it's a disease.:D Rather be flying than fixing though, but soon...... Will post along the way. h
 
Howard Wilson said:
Thanks, I think it's a disease.:D Rather be flying than fixing though, but soon...... Will post along the way. h
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Seriously, I can honestly say there are a lot of members here that would follow your progress closely.
 
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I just started an RV-10. Wish me luck. :)

Chris
 
I'm getting involved with this, finished the engine last week.
 

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Is the SuperCub standard 180?

A fellow CFI friend of mine flies tow for the local glider port (Bandel). He has quite a few hours in that SuperCub and loves it.
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i think there were 90hp and 150 hp versions standard from Piper. the 90 hp version was probably not so Super. I've done a lot of towing (at relatively low DA's) in a 150. It's really fun without a glider dragging behind.
 
tonycondon said:
i think there were 90hp and 150 hp versions standard from Piper. the 90 hp version was probably not so Super. I've done a lot of towing (at relatively low DA's) in a 150. It's really fun without a glider dragging behind.
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I'll have to ask him what powerplant is in the Badel Cub.

I doubt it's a 180, though....
 
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I'll have to ask him what powerplant is in the Badel Cub.

I doubt it's a 180, though....
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I have towed with two supercubs one had 180hp the other was Supercub Serial #1. It had been converted from 90hp to 150hp.

Brian
 
Let'sgoflying! said:
Where is Don Jones??
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I am still lurking Dave. I am buried under aluminum chips. Fuselage is nearing completion on the 9A and the finish kit should be here mid April.
Engine is under construction here at the shop. I have been ignoring my website for the most part cause rivets are more important than pictures:D
 
The 180 horse 0-360-C4P is an stc that Cubcrafters holds for the 150 horse supercub.

As I understand the super cub engine up grade STCs The 90 hose cub can't be upgraded to the 180. Don't Quote me, I'm running on second hand info. but CubCrafters should know.
 
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I'm getting involved with this, finished the engine last week.
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Your shop reminded me of a story about Lincoln, NE history. Charles Lindberg learned to fly here, back in the day and No, I was not the line boy at the airport. :mad3: :rofl:

In between flight lessons he and a buddy were building an airplane in the attic apartment of a rental house that is about 3 miles from my house. When they got it done they had to cut a hole in the upper story to get the wings & fuse out. The landlord reportedly was not happy :no: so they replaced the hole with a nice dormer and re-roofed the whole house. The house stands, with the dormer still there, to this day.

Fast forward 50 years, Aero Airport he flew from was condemned by the City of Lincoln and turned into a garbage dump. :vomit:
 
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