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  1. rpellicciotti

    To what out-of-production aircraft would you buy the rights, if you wanted to start a 'kit-plane' company?

    The Wing Derringer has been declared abandoned by the FAA. The drawings and all tech material should be available.
  2. rpellicciotti

    To what out-of-production aircraft would you buy the rights, if you wanted to start a 'kit-plane' company?

    I would go with the Wing Derringer. I believe the drawings and certification data just became public domain in the last few months.
  3. rpellicciotti

    Beachner V8 Special

    Turns out the remains of the prototype and a couple of partially built Beachners were only about 125 miles from me. The man who had them put them up for sale. I flew my Long EZ over there and looked at them. They were in very poor condition, having been stored outdoors for years. Even though...
  4. rpellicciotti

    Lack of twin engine E/ABs

    Someone may have already mentioned this and I missed it. The FAA is about to declare the Wind Derringer design to be "abandoned". That opens up the opportunity for anyone to gain access to the engineering, drawings, etc. This airplane was designed by John Thorp and is very simple to build.
  5. rpellicciotti

    Looking for a V-Star

    Wanted: Information on the V-Star shown in the attached photo. I believe the airframe was sold without engine to the Kansas area. N15XX was on the airplane but the registration has expired.
  6. rpellicciotti

    N-numbers: bending the rules?

    Only civilian, private and commercial aircraft are required to have "N" numbers. Aircraft operated by federal government agencies and the military do not normally have "N" numbers.
  7. rpellicciotti

    Beachner V8 Special

    I thought I would "bump" this thread again. I am still looking for a set of plans for the Beachner V-8 Special. If anyone has a set they would like to part with, I would appreciate it if you let me know.
  8. rpellicciotti

    experimental help

    I suggest you take a look at the Panther. It is within your budget and does most of what you want to do. As an extra feature, it is also trailerable. FlyPanther.net
  9. rpellicciotti

    Spitfire by Gos Aero?

    The Aussie kit is now in the USA. They have a 75% and a 90% version. We visited them last summer and it is a first class operation. The airplanes are very nice. Here's the link: Supermarine Aircraft
  10. rpellicciotti

    Falco F.8L

    Corby Starlet info here: Welcome to the Corby Starlet Website There is a Corby Starlet airframe on Barnstormers for sale. Asking $4500.00. Hard to imagine building one for less than that. There is also a finished and flying one on Barnstormers for $15K.
  11. rpellicciotti

    Falco F.8L

    Take a look at the Corby Starlet. A simple, straight forward, all-wood airplane. Nice flyer as well. For what it is worth, most Falcos are built by first time builders.
  12. rpellicciotti

    homebuilt twins

    One of my favorites is the Phillips Speedtwin: Phillips ST.1 Speedtwin, G-GPST, Private
  13. rpellicciotti

    twin engine light sport plans?

    There have been several homebuilt twins that came to market but none have been successful. One of my all time favorites is the Phillips Speed Twin. Phillips ST.1 Speedtwin, G-GPST, Private
  14. rpellicciotti

    Fastest Light Sport Airplane?

    Yes, one S-LSA airplane that is fast is the Sting. I fly these airplanes regularly and at higher altitudes I see TAS of around 130 knots. If you can get a little tailwind, 150 knots is no problem. Sting S3 & Sirius: Light Sport Aircraft I have seen some references to "75% power". There is...
  15. rpellicciotti

    Falco F.8L

    There are several really nice Falcos for sale out there right now. Because of the depressed economy, you can buy one of these planes for less than it would cost to build one. If you would rather fly than build and you want a Falco, check this site: Sequoia Aircraft Corporation and click on...
  16. rpellicciotti

    Experimental Limitations

    Aircraft in the Experimental Exhibition category cannot carry passengers for hire unless they have a waiver. Some large organizations (EAA, CAF, others) have these waivers.
  17. rpellicciotti

    Flight school recommendation resource?

    If you have not done it yet, join AOPA. Then, sign up for your free six month subscription to Flight Training Magazine. Lot's of good stuff in there. Flight schools that advertise in this magazine tend to be top drawer. As a member of AOPA, their member services department can tell you if...
  18. rpellicciotti

    Prowler Aviation Jaguar

    I have taken on a new project (actually, 2). I purchased the prototype Prowler Aviaton Jaguar which had been damaged in an off-airport landing. I also purchased a partially built Prowler Jaguar Kit (kit #13). While Prowler Aviation has been out of business since the mid 90's, a couple of fellows...
  19. rpellicciotti

    V8 Powered aircraft comeback?

    You don't have to imagine it. You can go to this page on my website and watch/hear the video: Prowler Aviation Jaguar The Prowler is one awesome airplane.
  20. rpellicciotti

    Personal Design

    If you like the Falco, you will really like this: http://www.falcomposite.com
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