• Welcome aboard HomebuiltAirplanes.com, your destination for connecting with a thriving community of more than 10,000 active members, all passionate about home-built aviation. Dive into our comprehensive repository of knowledge, exchange technical insights, arrange get-togethers, and trade aircrafts/parts with like-minded enthusiasts. Unearth a wide-ranging collection of general and kit plane aviation subjects, enriched with engaging imagery, in-depth technical manuals, and rare archives.

    For a nominal fee of $99.99/year or $12.99/month, you can immerse yourself in this dynamic community and unparalleled treasure-trove of aviation knowledge.

    Embark on your journey now!

    Click Here to Become a Premium Member and Experience Homebuilt Airplanes to the Fullest!

Search results

Find deals on amazon
Find deals on ebay
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. B

    Synergy Aircraft

    John - Technically speaking, you're right about the first three, but, I think KickStarter does fall into a "dog and pony show" category even if it's on the internet and just asking for pledges, however, glad to see you got some funding. As they say - no bucks, no Buck Rogers. You might...
  2. B

    Tech Councilor Video

    Back in 2007 I did an interview with Tech Councilor Dan Benua of EAA Chapter 105. For some reason, I let it slip through the cracks and didn't complete it, sorry Dan. He does a very fine job explaining the benefits of the EAA Tech Councilor program. Len Kauffman of 105 is also in the video...
  3. B

    2 place scratch built composite

    Here you go, the Canard Aviation Forum, you get links to download the LongEZ plans(102MB) and full-size templates(26MB), plus the Roncz Canard plans. Just checked the downloads and they work fine, takes awhile though. :-) Downloadable Long-EZ Plans - Page 2 - Canard Aviation Forum Best...
  4. B

    A few of my design drawings...

    Don' know if you've seen this one, the Ion 100 aircraft. Here's a link to their web site and a link to EAA. They did a short story on their aircraft. Ion Aircraft Best regards, Bruce Sturgill Pursuit of Flight
  5. B

    Questair Venture canopy design

    Re: Questair Venture Here's a link to a video I shot of Allan Toole, builder of 2 Questair's. It's a little over 6 minutes long, not very technical. Questair Venture Best regards, Bruce Sturgill Pursuit of Flight
  6. B

    H-1 and H-1 Replica

    If you haven't had the chance to see or hear the HR-1, here's a clip of Jim Wright doing a high speed fly by. This was his first flight after doing a major rebuild of the right wing and putting a new prop on, the right gear didn't fully extend on the previous landing. He's doing 340MPH at 75%...
  7. B

    Cheap aircraft are simply impossible? :(

    I think that's why an organization like the EAA would be a good choice for handling the promotion and distribution of a craft like this. They already have a large network in place, mostly volunteer based. Think how many man hours (and fuel cost) per Young Eagles flight hour it takes, not to...
  8. B

    Cheap aircraft are simply impossible? :(

    One challenge would be to get enough small manufacturers to just agree on the airplane. High wing, low wing, tail dragger, tricycle gear, two place, single place, tandem or side by side seating, which engine, etc. What would be the ideal entry level trainer? Bruce
  9. B

    Cheap aircraft are simply impossible? :(

    After reading all 17 pages of this extremely interesting thread, I think I can add a little different thought to the problem that hasn't been explored. Instead of trying to make an expensive aircraft cheaper, why not come from the other side and make the ultralight aircraft better. I believe...
  10. B

    Vision Projects?

    Yes, a lot are still building the Vision, in fact a four place is being built. The third Vision to fly was by a gentleman named David Cress from the Seattle area several years back. On a taxi test the nose gear had some "issues" and he had to buy a new prop and fix the gear. Then after getting...
  11. B

    Last-a-Foam OK? Maybe new parts with PVC and Vacuum Infusion?

    Hey Orion, I've called both places and it looks like I'll be able to get a small quantity from Fiberlay, thanks again. Just a small technical question, where they say the density is 2.5 lbs or 3.0 lbs, etc, they are saying that one cubic foot weighs 2.5 or 3.0 lbs and so on, correct? Bruce
  12. B

    Last-a-Foam OK? Maybe new parts with PVC and Vacuum Infusion?

    Thanks for the leads, I'll give them a call on Monday. Bruce
  13. B

    Last-a-Foam OK? Maybe new parts with PVC and Vacuum Infusion?

    Hey Orion, I've been trying to find Airex or Core-Cell foam for the last week. I've called from CA to NJ trying my best to purchase foam in small quantities (less than 1-2 sheets) and in a 3 inch thickness. Any leads where I might find some in the Northwest. I'm building a LongEZ and want to use...
  14. B

    Flying videos on new web site!

    Yep, that's exactly what we'll be doing. We'll have 3 different versions to choose from and one will be for the dial up community, thanks for the input. Bruce Sturgill www.pursuitofflight.com
  15. B

    Flying videos on new web site!

    We've had several people request just that, especially in some other countries, so I'll be encoding for dial up as well. It'll be a week or so before I can post the current videos, my IT guy is starting a new job on Monday and will be a little busy. It does sound like we've reached the max data...
  16. B

    Flying videos on new web site!

    Yes, they are large. I'm trying to keep the quality of the picture as high as I can without making them to large. With all the high speed internet connections these days I felt that the large files would be OK to use. Now that I'm shooting these in High Definition I really hate to see the...
  17. B

    Flying videos on new web site!

    3 new segments added! We've added 3 new segments at www.pursuitofflight.com and one is about a Cozy Mark IV. Episode 6: A new composite kit airplane, the "Personal Cruiser" that's designed with the newly developed Fold-A-Plane technique. Join me as I walk you through the unfolding of this...
  18. B

    Flying videos on new web site!

    If you enjoy watching flying video's check out our web site www.pursuitofflight.com Pursuit of Flight is a web based TV series involving all things flying, especially experimental aircraft, but we'll mix in anything interesting. For example a friend of mine down the road is rebuilding a Jenny...
Back
Top