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  1. addicted2climbing

    Anyone have BD-6 plans

    Hello All, I dont want to build a BD-6 but do want to study how the fuselage is done with the extruded angle. Anyone have a set of plans that could take a few phone pics of the fuselage pages? Or live local to Los Angeles and I can have a quick look? They were recently redone so fingers...
  2. addicted2climbing

    RS15 Front Pod / Condor 2 Simulator build

    Hello All, Well 2023 has greeted my wife son and I with Covid so since I am stuck in Quarantine I decided to work on a soaring simulator these last few days. Anyhow a few years ago VB and I attended the VSA/ESA meet in Tehachapi and Boku brought an RS15 front pod that VB ending up dragging...
  3. addicted2climbing

    4130 and small TIG recommendation

    Hello All, In the new year I plan to start welding up a fuselage for the Skylite and it is all very thin wall 4130 (.375" dia to .0625" dia and .035 to .058 walls) and will need to buy a small TIG welder. I was hoping to take some lessons but my local Welding Fab school closed down due to C19...
  4. addicted2climbing

    Looking for Raceair Designs plans

    Hello All, Since I own the rights to the Lil Bitts and Skylite, I thought I would try and acquire a set of plans for each of Ed's remaining designs if possible. So far only other set I have is the Zipster. At the top of my list would be the Zippy Sport. Also looking for the Micro Mong &...
  5. addicted2climbing

    Im in France visiting looking to meet HBA members if there are any near me.

    Hello All, I am currently in France visiting my wifes family. We will be here until 11/02/22 and I will have some downtime and thought I might reach out to try and meet up with any HBA members in the area. Also maybe go for a ride in a plane if anyone is able. Our Home base is in the Gers...
  6. addicted2climbing

    Looking for 1-26 advice

    Hello All, I recently acquired a 1-26B from an auction and immediately joined the 1-26 association but their site is not really set up to ask questions and the few I did have gone unanswered. I figured I would ask here. Below is a cut and paste from the question I asked to the association and...
  7. addicted2climbing

    Design and Aerodynamics class being offered

    Hello All, A post was made last week regarding an aerodynamic design class being offered, but since he put the thread in the manufacturer announcement I thought a post to redirect everyone was worth doing since it may have been missed. I took this class a few months ago and had a lot of fun...
  8. addicted2climbing

    Would this require an STC... C182 question

    Hello All, I have a need to add a bracket for mounting in the cabin and have a question. In the floor of my C182 I have 2 vertical plates where my front seatbelt brackets attach. They are attached with a triangle shaped plate that when attached rotate as needed. The way this is done is with...
  9. addicted2climbing

    Gimli Glider - The History Guy

    Hello All, This popped up in my email today and it was quite interesting. worth the few minutes to watch.
  10. addicted2climbing

    Part103 in every way but does not meet stall speed? Thoughts?

    Hello All, Since I currently have a Zigolo MG-12 and the owner now has the MG-21 in flight testing I have been working with the designer about the possibility of having it imported into the USA. He designed it for other specs that it meets in Europe but sadly is falling short on the Part 103...
  11. addicted2climbing

    Part 103 Nomogram?

    I was trading emails with Ed Fisher of Raceair in regards to meeting stall speed on the Skylite and how he derived if the Skylite met the actual stall speed. He said in the 80's the FAA released a nomogram where you would add parameters of the aircraft and it woudl give you a value to see if it...
  12. addicted2climbing

    New Video surfaced regarding guy jumping out of Taylorcraft...

    Enjoy.... If its nought Scottish its Craaaap!
  13. addicted2climbing

    Anyone else on HBA taking the "introduction to aircraft design" course from Aero Academy?

    Its a zoom class and so far only one session but its a nice thing to look forward too each Wednesday evening. Would be cool if any others on here were taking it and maybe we could help each other... Link here: All Courses - AeroAcademy
  14. addicted2climbing

    Thoughts on an all metal Jodel D9, Falconar F10 or Druine Turbulent Derivative? For Taller pilots!

    Hello All, I am planning to buy an Avid CNC router before year end as I need to get my list of tools I need together as I will need the write-off. I already have a Tormach PC1100 I plan to finally set up this winter and a 100W laser cutter not for metal though. Anyhow, I was thinking it...
  15. addicted2climbing

    Would this require an STC

    Hello All, I have a quick question that I figured someone on here would know. Lets say I wanted to remove the front seat on a Cessna 172, 175, 182 and use the seat rails as mounting points for something far lighter than the seat and the human that would sit in it and thus those rails would be...
  16. addicted2climbing

    Pou HM.16 drawings or plans for Pedal Plane

    Hello All, I am trying to find some 3 views or even a set of RC plans for a Pou HM.16. I have a 1yr old and plan to build a pedal plane for him and nothing looks more cartoon than a Pou. However, may build 2 and the other will be a Depischoff Avionette. Koen you got anything?
  17. addicted2climbing

    If the Klingons built a sailplane this would have been it! Beautiful

    Video speaks for itself, but boy I want to learn more about this design now. Cash in hand Bob K for you to develop a new modern version... :)
  18. addicted2climbing

    Looking to buy Micro Mong and Zippy Sport plans

    Hello All, I am looking for a set of the plans for the Micro Mong and Zippy Sport. I have tried repeatedly to get ahold of Jim at Green Sky, but it seems not possible. Even tried a personal email I have for him. So with that said, I want to buy a 2nd hand set. Since I am already offering...
  19. addicted2climbing

    Zenith Carb for a Cassler 1/2 Cut case?

    Hello All, My dad has a 1/2 VW project built from Cassler plans. He has found a few Zenith Updraft carbs online and has part numbers but has no idea what part number Zenith he should be looking for? Also if there is another brand carb people like I am open to suggestions. Thanks Marc
  20. addicted2climbing

    Boku can you make one of these next?

    Bob, I know you have the FES option on your HP24, but I remember a while back you entertained the thought of a Pod and boom Bowlus'ish glider with a shorter span able to use some of the existing wing molds from the HP24. Curious if you could lean more toward an 12 Meter smaller glider with the...
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