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    My 1100R Minimax build

    Great start! Forget "attempt" to build. Commit, plan, and follow through. Accept it's going to take time, and focus on each little goal, each little success. In a couple years, you can be older, or older with a plane. That's my plan! The 1100 looks like a sweet little plane! Looks like a forge...
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    Any hunters here? Have you used your plane to scout?

    It's the name of another outfit like mine (custom, long range, precision, rifles). The owner is Kevin Kram, by all accounts a skilled smith.
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    Any hunters here? Have you used your plane to scout?

    Just startin' a build. I'm lookin' forward to scouting with it next year! You might find my website interesting. deadlyprecisiongunsmithing.com. Are you familiar with Montour county rifles?
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    Some welding questions

    He's handy, for sure! It'd be great to learn from him. Seems he enjoys teaching a great deal. I've got the 200DX. There are a few things I don't like, the huge torch and heavy cables, for example. Overall, I'm pleased with the machine. I've owned it about eight months. A friend (very skilled...
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    Some welding questions

    Okay. Prep and clean while assembling and tacking, then lightly wire wheel prior to final welding. Thanks! Where do I buy tubing? Do I need to specify "aircraft grade"? Local metal supply, or somewhere specializing in aircraft materials?
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    TIG issues

    Hi Daniel, To go with the good advise above, here's a link to a video.Tig Welding 4130 Tubing The guy's a great welder. The website is great. I've literally taught myself to weld from his videos and forums. All kinds of great info, including a free TIG tutorial.As a rule, you should direct...
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    Some welding questions

    I read Construction of Tublar Steel Fuselages. Lots of good, easy to understand info. The book generated one question. He says when you prep a cluster for welding (say cleaning everything with 220 emery cloth) it will rust very quickly. Yet, he advises against any corrosion protection until...
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    Just Aircraft

    That looks like fun!
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    Some welding questions

    I've watched dozens of this guys videos in the past. Found one specific to the task. Tig Welding 4130 Tubing Check out his "tig finger" too, handy! He makes it look eeeaaasyyyy. No tray full of prepared tungstens on hand (for when you touch) for this guy.
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    Some welding questions

    Great idea. I am acquainted with a real pro. I expect an hour of his time would prove as valuable as many many hours of research and practice. I'll give him a call.
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    Some welding questions

    Perfect, I love books. Do you recommend both for TIG welding?
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    Some welding questions

    Thanks gentlemen, you've clarified a lot. For the sake of discussion, I'll be welding a Legal Eagle XL fuselage. I will be TIG welding, as I own a nice TIG welder. I am an amatuer welder with a limited skill set particular to my trade. I will procure direction and inspection of a local expert...
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    Some welding questions

    I'm researching and educating myself in preparation for a build. I've a couple questions regarding welding the fuselage (most likely a LE XL). It seems most assemble and tack the entire fuselage then finish weld. This helps keep everything straight and in place? Would it make sense to assemble...
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    Legal Eagle XL vs Fisher 202 / Skeeter and other questions.

    Very interesting. Thanks! Slow, smooth throttle change definitely changes the perspective. My experience with two stroke MX reflects the narrow power band. Two strokes seemed rather "wide open or nothing". The performance window was maybe 80-90% of max. The four strokes had smooth power all...
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    Legal Eagle XL vs Fisher 202 / Skeeter and other questions.

    Dana, Floats or skis might be nice at some point. I understand the weight allowance is generous. Fisher responded quickly and informatively. The 28 hp, 40 lb Hirth is required to meet 103. Let me reprhrase the 2 stroke vs 4 stroke question. Which is more "fun", responsive, quick? Let's...
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    Legal Eagle XL vs Fisher 202 / Skeeter and other questions.

    Aeromax looks great. I don't think there's a 103 version?
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    Legal Eagle XL vs Fisher 202 / Skeeter and other questions.

    Ion, Thanks for the input. I've emailed Fisher and MiniMax. Free plans is great! Looks like MiniMax has a high wing that can be built to 103 specs. I also requested plans for the mid wing. The plans may influence me. I'm sure they'll be educational and interesting, at least. Bmc, Is that you or...
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    Legal Eagle XL vs Fisher 202 / Skeeter and other questions.

    Of course, email sent. Looking forward to hearing from them. It is entertaining to approach someone with, "I think I might want one of your products, can you tell me".
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    Legal Eagle XL vs Fisher 202 / Skeeter and other questions.

    Howdy, I am researching a plans built ultralight. I like the tail dragger design. The Legal Eagle XL looks good. I like the following: It appears straightforward to build. I am a builder (residential construction, gunsmith, furniture..). Solid woodworking skills. Machining skills. I own...
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    Howdy

    Howdy, I came across this sight researching an ultralight to build. Haven't had a chance to look around much yet. I'm interested in a plans built ultralight. The Legal Eagle XL and Fisher Skeeter or 202 are options I'm considering... I'm new to all of this, no flying experience. I'm a...
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