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    ultralight airplane, seeking info

    Affordaplane Hi, I have a fellow EAA member who has built the afford a plane and he could have easily bought a used Challenger single seat that needed some work for what he spent. His aircraft has yet to fly due to some safety issues on the wings ( thankfully he listens to the tech...
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    Tail Draggers

    Ok Ill Chime in As Cj said Im also training in the Citabria and have 6 hrs in so far. This is my primary training and I am just starting to get the hang of it. I am looking forward to flying my Aventura soon but I want to be sure I have the needed skills down pat before I do try my plane out. I...
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    Restoration of an Aventura U/L

    Urethane clear coats Allen Thanks for the info I will read the article to gain as much input as I can on the subject. Iam not a fan of the spray on clear because it will not allow you to easily remove your sails after you apply the stuff and its heavy and costly. Mike turner from Hummingbird...
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    Restoration of an Aventura U/L

    uv protection Allen, Thanks for the reply! I would like to read that article that you mentioned Were did you see it? I have yet to fly my U/L yet and have not even taken it outside yet. I was told that those coatings will attract a lot of dirt that will stick to the cloth but I am not sure if...
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    Choosing the right kit

    Kit built Aircraft YV, One piece of advice I would offer is to do extensive research and buy the plane, (kit or plans ) that you really want! Also be sure to look into the stability of the kit manufacturer that you choose. Here in the US some of the kit companies have been having a tough time...
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    Team Tandem Airbike for Sale

    This beautiful Tandem Airbike was donated to our EAA chapter and will be sold to raise funds It has only around 40 hrs TTAE and is loaded with options. If anyone is interested contact me at 508-997-4708 Asking Price is 12,000 Mike See pic in Aventuraflyers folder
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    Restoration of an Aventura U/L

    Hi All, I have begun my restoration project! I have posted some pics in the member area. I am replacing all the sails and was wondering what other members thought of the UV clearcoatings that some people use on thier sails. The factory did recomend its use but the sailmaker did not. I intend to...
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    Junkyard wars - building an airplane in 2 days

    Junkyard Wars It was a good show! I think the Brits design was far better due to the larger amount of wing surface. The american plane was a total flop and in my opinion it never "flew". I wish I knew which junkyard had rolls of Polyfiber laying around!!! Miikeb
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    New member

    Nice to meet you Captain. I hope to have the plane home in a few weeks. It needs new sails and some cosmetic work. I hope to have it ready by spring but I am not sure what the lead time on the sails will be. the plane will be ready before I am. I need to get some formal flight training. I have...
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    New member

    Hi All, Just wanted to introduce myself. my name is Mike Butts and I am 43 years old. I live in Dartmouth Mass. I have just purchased an Aventura UL that need some work and I am looking foward to learning to fly this cool amphibian aircraft off the pond I live near. I have been racing stockcars...
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