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    Range Rider?

    That will be a great performer ! Yes, I have frequented the Yahoo Preceptor group quite a bit over the past year.
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    Range Rider?

    Wow, that one is a different one than the one I looked at, and both here in eastern North Carolina. Go figure, go from a mystery plane to two at a time. This one is either being restored or never was finished and flown.
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    Range Rider?

    That is the one I went to look over and is in the pictures above. It is in very good shape and is complete, but I am looking a two seater. If were going for a smaller design like this with tandem seating, it would be to build an UltraPup no doubt. I think an UltraPup is a great looking plane...
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    Range Rider?

    I have now seen one in person, it is basically the same as a N3 Pup or more so the Super Pup which was a single seater like the N3 Pup but powered by a 4 cyl VW engine instead of the 1/2 VW. This one is actually N256RR and much of the early log data was done by Jesse Anglin himself. There may...
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    Range Rider?

    Well, it looks like this is a rare one for sure. I am going to go look at one tomorrow close to me, I will update with some information back if no one has anything before I go see it. I was hoping since it was an Anglin design and even his personal plane for a while that there was something...
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    Range Rider?

    Has anyone ever heard of a Range Rider? It appears to be a Jesse Anglin design and there were only a handful that ever existed. I have searched all over trying to find a picture or information on it, hoping someone has some information or pictures or links to such. I am told that one was...
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    TIG or gas welding...

    I recently purchased an Eastwood TIG 200 (AC/DC). New, they are about $800. Very nice quality unit that has been working well for me. I have not tried aluminum with it yet but hope to soon.
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    BEDE BD-4 complete project for sale with io-470

    Jay, Just sent you a PM then I saw this post. I will send you my email address for pics. Thanks !
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    I picked up a few missing items today for my project with the intentions to go in the direction of restoring it as a Colt. I think I need to really consider that as my best option at this point (although not likely the most economical route) due to alot of unknowns with my lack of...
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    OK, that is good to know that I can actually use it for training. I guess hiring someone to go over it and test it would not be too bad to do then. I would want to have someone experienced go over the rigging, etc anyway. Problem is, Phase 1 testing is like 40 hours. My friend A&P would put...
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    Well, I went for it and purchased the Colt project when I was able to negotiate an even better price, figuring even if I don't move forward with it I could part it out and easily recover my investment or even come out ahead. It was close by and just seemed like a good option for what I want to...
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    Well, I purchased the Colt project I was looking at. I am torn as to what direction I will ultimately go. If I go experimental, it would mean that I could possibly use the fuselage and build everything else and have the battle of proving the 51% build by me. I think it can be done by just...
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    I don't know, does it to the trained or experienced eye? I would think there are certain places on some planes that you could probably go straight to if you know what to look for. But like was said above, I would hate to start a museum at my house with the first display being the little plane...
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    I thought the same thing until I read it somewhere that some people have used the Colt fuselage for a Wagabond build since they were the same build and size. I pulled up my PA22-108 drawings and sure enough, it is shorter and just like the Wagabond fuselage.
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    Need some help deciding on a budget build...

    There is a set of unused Sonex plans on Barnstormers for $495 (says can be registered to new owner). There is also a complete airframe kit for a Zenith 601XL for $10,500. Looks to be an unstarted kit. I know the guy selling the Zenith kit, he lives close to me and is a good trustworthy guy...
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    Homebuilt Experimental from Certified Aircraft Parts..Can it still be done?

    I have been considering building an airplane such as the WagAero Wagabond, J6 Karatoo, or similar. Something that may fit into LSA guidelines (but not absolutely necessary). I have several sets of plans for different planes, including the Wagabond, J6 Karatoo, V6 STOL (Javelin), Preceptor...
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