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    Old timer pranks / shop jokes

    I was a loadmaster on C-141s back in the '70's and one of our favorite tricks on "Third Lieutenants" (AF Academy students) was to have them take periodic air samples from the gaspers on the flight deck. These were taken in barf bags and were carefully placed in an old flight lunch box. The 3rd...
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    afford-a-plane

    Thus far, I have a bit over $2K in materials. There will be further expanse as I go along, what with having to buy bolts, nuts, probably more fabric and finish, etc. If I can use the Rotax 447 that's on my Tierra, I can keep it down a bit but I would venture a guess that if I have to obtain...
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    afford-a-plane

    Sorry but I don't have an accurate weight on the fuselage yet but I would guess that it is around 80 - 85 pounds. One of these days I'm going to have to get off my butt and weigh the thing. I don't think that there is any way that it will make the "official" ultralight weight but it can be...
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    afford-a-plane

    I am in the process of building one but it is stalled at the moment. I have the fuselage together and on the gear and have built the frame work for one wing and the tail feathers are covered. The project is stalled right now because I was able to buy an old Tierra two place that was converted...
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    For Sale Tierra 1 ultralight

    You are always welcome here, Bruce. The airplane should be at it's new home in Pismo Beach by now. Mike and his son, Michael, left here with it just after 11:00 a.m. and was a very happy camper. As we discussed, even if he decides to go with a new set of sails, he's still ahead of the game...
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    Mini-coupe plans

    I had not. Didn't even know it existed, but I will now. Thanks, Steve. Jim
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    For Sale Tierra 1 ultralight

    That was quick! The T-1 has been sold. Thanks for the interest. Jim
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    Mini-coupe plans

    Does anyone have a set of Mini-coupe plans? I just acquired one that has not been completed and would like to go through it and see if it is worth the FAA hassle to finish it. Thanks. Jim
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    For Sale Tierra 1 ultralight

    Approximately 1983 Tierra single place taildragger with Rotax 277 engine and Competition Aircraft 3 blade prop. The sails are in fair condition but the airframe is good. The aircraft is located in Apple Valley, CA and I will deliver it free within 50 miles. Beyond that, we can negotiate a...
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    Ultralights in Mexico?

    You should be able to get the rules by writing to the mexican aviation agency. I don't know what it's called but it should be easy to find out.
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    Afford-a-plane

    Hi Builderboy! I am in the process of building an Afford-A-Plane. I have the fuselage on the gear and the tailfeathers are almost covered. I have the plans on my computer and if I can figure out how to get them on disc (they're password protected), I'd be glad to send them to you since...
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