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  1. JDub

    Roller blade wheels as tailwheels

    Thanks! I currently have a direct steering tailwheel I believe from Wicks. I bought 3 of them last time. The whole assembly kind of hangs out like a tail hook. There has to be a few knots by cleaning it up. I'm more concerned with speed and efficiency than the noise, although my itty bitty wheel...
  2. JDub

    Roller blade wheels as tailwheels

    Some Cassutts use roller blade wheels as tailwheels and I'm leaning in that direction. There is a local builder that is working in that direction also. The big question in my mind-actually two-come with the mission I do. I'm not a racer, so I need some reliability and longevity on hard surface...
  3. JDub

    Cassutt rigging

    Flatiowa, N804RV, and Elviar, One of the things I am thinking of along the surface trim lines is a Wittman bungee type stick. It essentially helps hold the stick in position through friction and springs. That is way later down the line because I will need to rip the fabric up so I can do some...
  4. JDub

    Cassutt rigging

    TFF, I have considered a bit of forward weight. My Cassutt is one of the heavier ones which is why I'm going to do a bit of carbon fiber work soon. I run a 6 inch extension currently. Maybe I should have done the 10-12 and shoved the prop fwd a bit more. I'm not a big acro guy. I've often...
  5. JDub

    Cassutt rigging

    VB, for sure! I have fixed tabs doped in. It's currently trimmed at 165 hands off so I can actually do a semi-nice role without figuring out where I need to have the stick when I put my feet on the horizon. I've flown it about a hundred hours in this state and since I'm starting to do a little...
  6. JDub

    Cassutt rigging

    This is a question I've been meaning to ask for a while, especially to those that have experience in this. My plane flies tail heavy unless I droop the ailerons, which slows me down. I can't remember exactly since I'm on the road, but my tail is not heavy at least empty weight wise. Maybe I need...
  7. JDub

    Dream Plane Build / Describe Your Ultimate Homebuilt Aircraft

    Verhees Delta for something different, public outcry (look at that UFO!), and low cost of building.
  8. JDub

    Dream Plane Build / Describe Your Ultimate Homebuilt Aircraft

    W-10 set up like Jim Rust's for practicality.
  9. JDub

    Contenders for National Championship Air Races from 2025

    https://affordableairracing.proboards.com/board/5/general-air-racing-discussion It was a dream to get the the Formula V's started up again a couple of years ago. We were excited, but it takes more than one main man to promote it and some people to actually complete their airplanes. It fizzled...
  10. JDub

    Parts For Sale Oratex Fabric Kit (White) new price

    Yes it is still up for grabs. I've been out of town quite a lot lately so I appreciate your patience. Weight of the fabric role is 31.5 pounds and the rest is 11.1 pounds. Price is now at $5000.
  11. JDub

    Parts For Sale Oratex Fabric Kit (White) new price

    I'll advertise on barnstormers next week, but I want to let the forum know I'm open to offers. Give me a call if you're ready to cover-I'll make you a smoking deal. Comes with everything you need, minus the expired glue. Non toxic and no runs!
  12. JDub

    Parts For Sale Oratex Fabric Kit (White) new price

    30 meters in length, 1800 mm wide. All materials and tools required to cover are included, however the glue is expired. Current price is $155 per liter and there are 3 in our kit. To give you an idea, there is enough there to cover a Starduster Too with a bit extra. Nothing has been opened. The...
  13. JDub

    Verhees D1

    I received the plans 2 weeks ago. Total was about 3 weeks from wiring money to showing up at the door. He will ask which engine you'd be looking at using. Right now Im set on using a VW 1835 . Once Bart sends the box, he'll give you a tracking number and also sends the files for cutting the 19...
  14. JDub

    Verhees D1

    The D-1 plans are on the way. I think if you want plans, give Mr. Verhees a call. It is so simple with cell phones and cheap. I don't think he was expecting I was wanting the single seater though :) I'm pretty stoked about this.
  15. JDub

    Verhees D1

    I guess it depends upon how much one wants to learn. The plans with the Subaru install cost $506 USD last night with the Euro conversion. That got me thinking of the cost of college books...some are worth it, many are not. I've spent a considerable chunk of money on plans. I've learned a lot...
  16. JDub

    Verhees D1

    Geoff, I am interested in this design as well. It is a combo of the cool factor and the performance for cross country flight. Did you have any luck?
  17. JDub

    Hummel Bird Ramblings

    That is a good point. I could do that. Just in the front end? My question is how much more vibration than the half VW does it have?
  18. JDub

    Hummel Bird Ramblings

    Yes it does. Thanks for finding that!
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