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    Arrow GT500 Engine

    Hi All, i have a MP1 Ultralight that has been in storage for 15 years. am working on registration but this is proving a problem as i do not have the manual for the aircraft. would anybody have this? or any information on the same? also looking for the handbook of the GT500 engine. pics of the...
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    6061-T6 - 2.5" x .065" Aluminium Tube Joinery

    Hope youv all been keeping well. am having a problem purchasing aluminum for the weedhopper for the lengths longer than 12 feet. Aircraft & Spruce have the aluminum in 12 foot max lengths and therefore sections like: The Root Tube 2.5" x .065" x 183.5" L.E Wing-spar 2.5" x .065" x 158.5" T.E...
  3. My First UL Attempt

    My First UL Attempt

  4. Cuyuna Engine

    Cuyuna Engine

    For My Weed Hopper Project
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    6063 T6 aluminium as an alternative of the T6-6061

    Hey Mike. thanks. am currently working on the Weedhopper Model 40 of which received the plans from Brian Melton on Saturday. am working at obtaining the parts in bits. power plant option is either the Kawasaki 440 or Rotax 377-477 with gearbox due to the weight restriction. the EA-81 would be a...
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    6063 T6 aluminium as an alternative of the T6-6061

    Hi Mike, sorry but sadly, the aircraft is no longer available in the pictured state, only have the wings. the entire plane was sold for while in storage. am working on the weedhopper at the moment and hope to be flying by the end of the year. will update on progress. For your Questions...
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    6063 T6 aluminium as an alternative of the T6-6061

    The ribs were not as heavy as they looked. i used marine plywood sandwiched by 1 inch thick Styrofoam for the rib construction. the construction manual empty weight was indicated at 245 (111Kgs) Lbs and was able to achieve 187 Lbs (85Kgs) total aircraft weight minus the engine. am sorry but this...
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    6063 T6 aluminium as an alternative of the T6-6061

    This are a couple of pics of my first attempt of construction and flight. don't have a license but sure as anything, hell bent at achieving FLIGHT... was based on the affordaplane plans. Any comments will be highly appreciated.
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    6063 T6 aluminium as an alternative of the T6-6061

    am currently working on the Weed-hopper and have been unable to get the 6061-T6 locally, but 6063 is available in all given dimensions and thickness. will give it a go and see how it works out Felix Wakibia
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    6063 T6 aluminium as an alternative of the T6-6061

    Hi all. would it be possible to build an ultralight purely on 6063-T6 Aluminum as an alternate of T6-6061 Aluminum? would the compromise in structural strength be compromised to a level of not using the 6063 grade aluminum?
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