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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Scarecrow56

    To fly or not?

    I know my budget and it is pretty apparent to me that I can afford to fly 2 stroke but not so much 4 stroke. I have read a lot in here about some people that say "never fly behind/in front of a 2 stroke". Others defend them. As a student pilot I am confused and perplexed. With a budget of around...
  6. Scarecrow56

    C 150 usefull load?

    Being a wanna be student pilot (I havent trained in over a year. Money) I am struggling to understand empty weight and max take off weight. My buddy has purchased a C150 and he knows less than I do as he has no ticket either. Anyway, I understand the empty weight and the MTOW to be a difference...
  7. Scarecrow56

    painting a C150

    Hi folks, been a while. I have a friend that bought a C150 with almost no paint on it and what is left is pretty bad. long story short, I have been "warned" against painting the plane for him because "if you don't know what you're doing you can ruin an airplane". My background is about 7 years...
  8. Scarecrow56

    Run out engine question

    Hi folks, haven't been in here in a while. Life gets in the way. At any rate, I was talking an EAA member at Sun n Fun and we came on the topic of buying a used Cessna 150. I told him a buddy of mine had just bought one and he said "So its got a run out engine. It runs fine but its got nothing...
  9. Scarecrow56

    What happened to Barnstormers?

    Yesterday I went to Barnstormers.com and internet said the site was not working. Today I went there and I get an error message, site cannot be found. Anyone know what happened?
  10. Scarecrow56

    continental or lycoming?

    I think I have changed my direction from LSA to a PPL. At any rate, I have started looking at C150. There seem to be a ton of them on Barnstormers at or around $15,000 which is right around where I wanna be with my budget. I spoke to a 30 year A&P and he said he much preferred the continental...
  11. Scarecrow56

    Avid Flyer landing gear

    So just a question about the Avid Flyer taildragger to trigear configuration. Is it nothing more than jacking up the plane, taking off the gear, turning it around and moving it back to the rear holes or is there something more to it? Also with the front wheel, is it nothing more than bolting it...
  12. Scarecrow56

    Buying the wrong airplane

    As I don't have a ticket yet, I am conflicted and I waver back and forth like a drunken sailor (I'm ex Navy so I get to say that) between about a few different models. Pushers and tractors, taildraggers and tri gear. My plan was to buy the plane and have someone train me but now I am leaning...
  13. Scarecrow56

    503 vs 582

    The question is, aside from the obvious HP advantage, which is the better engine? Or are they about even? I have heard/read that the 503 is a longer lasting between overhauls and more reliable. Anyone know if it's true? While I'm at it, I have heard from the owner of a leading LSA company...
  14. Scarecrow56

    Headers and/or turbo for Rotax

    Has anyone seen or had experience with intake/exhaust on a lesser Rotax? Like a 503 or 582? I wonder are there headers or turbo ready made or is it even possible or even smart? Just coming from a hot rodders perspective. I would think if you could boost the HP in a smaller engine, it would be a...
  15. Scarecrow56

    Rotax 670

    Is anyone familiar with the Rotax 670 and its application to an aircraft? Is it good bad or ugly? I found that it is a racing snowmobile engine and 1 fella claims its the toughest engine Rotax made but beyond that its a little sketchy to try and find anything beyond tech specs. Just looking for...
  16. Scarecrow56

    USUA? HELLO?!

    Anyone know about the USUA, an ultralight organization? I have gone to their website and it looks like there hasn't really been a new entry in it since around 2007. Half of the flight club links either don't work or are directed to something that is totally not about flying. A few of them go to...
  17. Scarecrow56

    How hard or easy is it?

    I'm just trying to figure out where I wanna do. So I'm looking at all options. My wife has fallen and broken her leg so my earning potential has diminished a bit as we are a team driver truck. Also I don't see me being able to afford flight lessons for GA or LS for about another year or so...
  18. Scarecrow56

    Flying Club

    There is a flying club at my local airport (X59) in Valkaria,FL. They offer a membership at $862 a year. They offer flight instruction (which I need) for $50 an hour CFI, $57 an hour for a C120 tail dragger or $66 an Hour for a 172. They also have a Piper Cherokee low wing for around $70 an...
  19. Scarecrow56

    Kelly Blue Book for aircraft?

    Is there such a thing as a Kelly blue book for airplanes or something similar? Or are we to just go by the average price seen on Barnstormers to determine whether you're getting a good deal?
  20. Scarecrow56

    Better or just hype?

    Hi folks. As I look around on Barnstormers it occurs to me that there are quite a few STOL type aircraft but they are all over the place on the price range. Kitfox generally go in the 20k range and Avid 15 to 20K but then you see Just Highlander for 80K. Carbon Cub is another. They don't seem to...
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