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    Towable ? Long range towing ?

    I picked up a Maxair Hummer ultralight in Wisconsin, loaded it onto the 18 foot boat trailer I picked up in N.H. and drove it down to Sebring, Fla. to do some tests and repairs with a gentleman who has extensive knowledge of these aircraft. Today I head to California. I am towing it with my...
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    What is an affordable ultralight?

    I could swear I loaded a few pictures. Here, round 2. I am not very tech savvy. I just assume the little gremlins will do the right thing and post what I have selected. I am watching this process to insure something happens. It looks like the seat and control stick are loaded. As I type the...
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    What is an affordable ultralight?

    Real enough ?
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    What is an affordable ultralight?

    I just picked up a Maxair Hummer for $1350.00. Is that cheap enough?
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    Reviving a hangar queen?

    I found one of those hanger queens. A-10 Mitchell wing. Gentleman bought it, never flew it. Been sitting at least 10 years. It will be back in the air by the middle of the summer. I just have to get it down off this mountain....
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    Reviving a hangar queen?

    Yeah...but have you ever tried living in a horse?
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    Reviving a hangar queen?

    Found a sailboat sitting in a field for 15 years. Rebuilt her. Sailed her. Lived on her. Sold her. 44' Kelly Peterson center cockpit cutter rig. Paid $7500.00. Invested 50,000. Sold her for 58.000. Broke even.
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello to everyone, It looks like I might be closing in on a Mitchell wing. I talked to a gentleman this afternoon who owns an A10. He wants to sell it. I am going to look at it this weekend. Coincidentally, a B10 Mitchell wing was just listed on Barnstormers today for $3,000.00, ready to...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Billie, I sent a request to the company for the price of the 100 model. I will post it if and when I get it. Tom Emery
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Billie, That sounds good. I do not know what your time schedule is like, but I will be back in So Cal about mid June. I have a chance to take "Hummer" flying lessons from "Vern". I got a great deal on a used Hummer from a guy up in Minnesota and plan on picking it up at the end of the...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Billie, Let me know if and when you are ready to build that hanger. I think it's a great idea. I'll give you a hand. I have done a lot of construction work, so throwing up a hangar shouldn't be a big deal. The best rise to the top, Tom Emery
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Sigrana, That is one sweet engine. I cant believe it so light. Would you happen to have the price handy. It might make a great replacement for the Zenoah, if needed. Thanks, Tom Emery
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Rivilee, I talked with Vern(owner, instructor) about that. He said the guy who sold him his Hummer was 225lbs. At the time Vern weighed 135 (23 year old skinny guy). He actually had to move the engine back and add some weight to the nose. I weigh 180 so I should be okay. I plan on taking...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Claud, That's a great plan. Climb up to altitude, go soaring. It seems to be a trend with all the new gliders packing "fold away" motors. Looks like electric is here to stay. Let me know what you come up with. I may want to try it on my Exxtacy . I am buying a "Hummer" ultralight...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Claud, I haven't done much research on electric motors. Last time I checked they seemed pretty pricey. The upside is that they cost a lot less to operate so maybe it balances out in the long run. I am still looking for a Mitchell wing. I have a lead. I will let you know how it goes...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Aviacs, Ok great. I will try the email. Tom Emery
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Victor Bravo, My vet indicated that we wait a couple of weeks to see if it calms down. He actually has a bone spur that has broken off. Vet says the chip will migrate to the side thus becoming much less of a pain issue. I am doing some research on the replacement side of the equation...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Aviacs, Thank you very much for the referral. Yes , I would love to have an opportunity to check this wing out. I will be standing by. Sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. My dog (german shepherd) just got diagnosed with hip dysplasia and my mind is focused on him. He's my buddy...
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Billie, Yes,, I am going to keep the Exxtacy. If I cant find the Mitchell I want,(A10) for the right price,i I will definitely put together a trike. I will hopefully do both. Time and money... Tom Emery
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    Mitchell Wing

    Hello Victor Bravo, Yes you really nailed it with the "big air" equation. It is amazing what 5 mph difference in wind speed will do on launch. Typically we would get up to Crestline around two thirty and set up our gliders. No one was in a hurry because the wind was usually pretty brisk...
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