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  1. Scarecrow56

    Tube and Fabric on a tie down?

    Thanks VB to be fair, I am not just looking in Florida. I own a tractor trailer so I could possibly go anywhere in the lower 47 to get it.(cant go to California, truck not legal there) Or hire a ferry pilot. I already have a CFI that has said he would do it. But funds are not in place as of yet...
  2. Scarecrow56

    Tube and Fabric on a tie down?

    I have seen a few airplanes around my budget. Challenger II for one. Piper Colt for another. 2 different animals I know but just spitballing right now.
  3. Scarecrow56

    Tube and Fabric on a tie down?

    Thanks all. As far as a trailer aircraft, I think you can do that over there but my budget is around 10K and not too many folding wings are gonna go for that.
  4. Scarecrow56

    Tube and Fabric on a tie down?

    So there's the question i've wanted to ask for a while. How does fabric do on a tie down in Florida? I'm still looking for a trainer to buy but I've also realized that I'm not gonna get a hanger. X59 has a wait list of 3 years right now. Wadda ya think. Thanks
  5. Scarecrow56

    challenger 2 vrs excalibur?

    To put in my 2 cents. I have long looked at both and the biggest thing that I see is price. You can get a used CHII for less than 10K and an EX, if you can find one used, will be double that or more. I'm pretty sure EX's come with a 4 stroke and CH only have a 2 stroke. Kinda boils down to where...
  6. Scarecrow56

    Building a 103 legal in Florida?

    I guess not. To answer one question, its my understanding that an ultralight is for the joy of flying so where are you going to fly to? Straight up and around the patch. Out over the beach, over the golf course which is right next door. Over the jungle which is everywhere and maybe down to Vero...
  7. Scarecrow56

    Building a 103 legal in Florida?

    Is anyone building a true ultralite anywhere near Palm Bay florida? X59 Valkaria? I would love to come by and see what youre doing. Maybe even help some. Thanks
  8. Scarecrow56

    Kawasaki 440 vs Rotax 447

    Thanks Armilite. Lot of technical stuff I'm not up to speed on. Here's my thing. I just wanna fly! I don't really care what it is. I had my sights set on GA then LSA but I am getting the idea after 3 years or more of this pursuit that I probably cant afford a bigger airplane with hanger fees and...
  9. Scarecrow56

    Kawasaki 440 vs Rotax 447

    I think I have those sizes right. Any thoughts as to which is a better more reliable engine? Is Rotax getting more money because of the brand or are they about the same? Also, would either one be light enough to put on a Legal Eagle or Affordaplane and still keep it part 103 legal? Just curious...
  10. Scarecrow56

    Generac 992cc V-twin four cycle EFI 37hp

    I dunno why my links dont light up and actually become a link.
  11. Scarecrow56

    Generac 992cc V-twin four cycle EFI 37hp

    Here's a place to start. performancetwins.com I dunno much about them but I found them off a forum about a mud motor. The original poster was claiming 100hp from a Vanguard 1000cc. He has worked it and hence the 1000cc. He claims he can get 100hp with the addition of a turbo. I'm fairly...
  12. Scarecrow56

    Generac 992cc V-twin four cycle EFI 37hp

    thanks Armilite. I'm understanding almost all of what youre saying. Not sure what +1.0cr means. But, if I get this right, you could bolt on a Weber carb, a set of headers and upgrade the valve system and get the desired 50 HP. The question is where do you buy this stuff. You can get the engine...
  13. Scarecrow56

    Generac 992cc V-twin four cycle EFI 37hp

    I'll admit I didn't read every post in the thread so if I missed this then sorry. I watched a youtube video of a Rans S12 for sale (sold) made by glassdogangle where he show cases the airail with a generac GTH990 at 50hp. I'm thinking that a 990 and a 992 are probably almost the same? maybe? If...
  14. Scarecrow56

    51% rule?

    Thanks to all, especially Wanttaja, just what I was looking for.
  15. Scarecrow56

    51% rule?

    Hello again. Just let me start off by saying that you guys are great and this is a great forum!:ban: Really no wise guys or drama to really speak of. A breath of fresh air in todays social media. That being said, what exactly is the 51% rule or rather how does it work. I think I know but I...
  16. Scarecrow56

    To fly or not?

    I think I know right where you are recmob. At the end of the hanger in the soft sided tent hanger?
  17. Scarecrow56

    To fly or not?

    I tend to agree with BJC. Learning to fly a taildragger might be harder but not impossible. 100 years ago that's all the had. I get what youre saying blane but im in a position where if Im gonna get a 4 stroke my options are limited. Also, I absolutely love the 1940's look of them. The T craft...
  18. Scarecrow56

    To fly or not?

    Once again, thanks for the input. Fly the airplane, copy that. There is a flying club at Valkaria that has a taildragger and has advertised that they will train LS with your own plane. I say taildragger because there is a Taylorcraft on Barnstormers for 16K right now. Continental 65. Another...
  19. Scarecrow56

    To fly or not?

    Point taken toobuilder and Turd. (that always cracks me up!) :roll: Anyway, my mission would be local flying around central Florida, X59 Valkaria airport. over to Orlando, 60 miles, down to Vero Beach 15 miles, up to Titusville 35 miles, maybe to the Florida Keys. That would be a longer one...
  20. Scarecrow56

    To fly or not?

    Thanks for the input mmatt. I am an owner/operator of a tractor trailer so I am all about maintenance and preventive maintenance and inspection. I get 2 strokes somewhat. I haven't ever had a motorcycle or any large 2S but Ive had chain saws and weed wackers. Not saying they are the same but...
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