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  1. Chris In Marshfield

    Change.org: Urge the FAA to Address the Deficit of Ultralight Aircraft Instructors

    My colleague Jim Pfarr is the Chairman of EAA’s Ultralight and Light Sport Advisory Council. We’ve talked about lack of proper ultralight training in past discussions, and Jim is working to urge the FAA to help come up with solutions to overcome previous rule changes that restrict realistic...
  2. Chris In Marshfield

    Quicksilver Insurance

    Because this question comes up from time to time, I thought I'd provide a data point for today's cost of insuring ultralight-style aircraft. As you may recall, I have a Quicksilver Sprint II project I've been working on which I'll provide a project log update to pretty soon. I talked to an...
  3. Chris In Marshfield

    Ultralight Training: Tell me your experiences!

    As you all may have heard me discuss in the past, it is my intention in the next year to earn my Sport Pilot CFI, obtain a training LODA for my Quicksilver MX Sprint II, and provide transition training for folks who are seeking to start in or move to US Part 103 or equivalent ultralights from GA...
  4. Chris In Marshfield

    FLYING Acquires Five Major Aviation Media Brands

    I've always admired Aviation Consumer for what they are NOT. This should be an interesting acquisition. I stopped reading Flying magazine a long time ago. It ought to inject an interesting flavor into these publications at a minimum...
  5. Chris In Marshfield

    RIP Earl Luce

    I learned this morning that we lost an amazing aviator and craftsman yesterday. Earl taught me to weld in my very first SportAir Workshop years ago and was a joy to talk to any other time. He inspired many with his Buttercup recreation and his love of flying. He’ll no doubt be missed by many...
  6. Chris In Marshfield

    2-axis ULs - scary?

    Hi all, My Quicksilver Sprint is nearly done and I’m looking forward to flying it this spring. As I am wont to do this time of year, I’m all over YouTube watching flying videos and such of various ULs out there. I accidentally ran into a critter called Bloop while browsing and I’m totally...
  7. Chris In Marshfield

    Transition Aircraft

    Good evening all, In the next year or so I'm planning (insurance permitting) to earn my Sport Pilot Instructor certificate and provide transition training for ultralight vehicles to those moving over from GA and the like. And primary ultralight training, of course. There's a dire need and I'm...
  8. Chris In Marshfield

    Quicksilver MX Sprint II: Trailing Edge Rib Fittings Suggestions

    ** Cross-posted for commentary from my build log. I had a trusted aviation advisor give a cursory inspection of my plane and the work done to date. He found a couple of things I can improve upon, but otherwise it’s coming along nicely. While looking at how to fix my busted bolt problem in one...
  9. Chris In Marshfield

    Barrows Electric Bearhawk Ultralight Runup

    As some of you may know, The Bob has been working on an ultralight aircraft and he really wants to put an electric powerplant on it. He's been searching for the right motor/controller combo for a while. Looks like he's making progress. Here's a short vid from the fly-in this week (which sadly...
  10. Chris In Marshfield

    Wyatt Swaim (Mr TIG) no longer with us

    I just learned that Wyatt Swaim (Mr TIG) passed away from complications related to an auto accident back in March. I was looking him up for some reason the other day when I saw his obituary. How sad. That man had some pretty amazing experiences in his life, especially welding aerospace...
  11. Chris In Marshfield

    Rotax 582 Exhaust Manifold Bolts

    Looking at the Quicksilver documentation, there are six bolt holding the exhaust manifold onto the 582 block. There are, however, eight holes. Any particular reason the other two aren't used? If RTFM is the correct answer then I'm down with that. Just wondering if anyone had any insight into...
  12. Chris In Marshfield

    Corrosion R Us

    :: Cross Post in case anyone cares to comment :: I attended a session at #OSH22 about Annual Inspecting Your Ultralight. On the topic of what to look for when buying a used machine, the short story was take it apart, clean it thoroughly, inspect every bolt, every hole, and assume that the...
  13. Chris In Marshfield

    Quicksilver MX Sprint Main Gear Strength

    Good morning all, A technical question before heading out for the big show. I recently installed Black Max brakes and new wheels/tires on the plane as you may have seen in my build discussion. A member of the QS FB community suggested that I created a "massive weak spot" in the gear and I...
  14. Chris In Marshfield

    Solder Splice Connectors

    I'm moving my "instrument panel" in my Quicksilver to position of the newer models. It sits further ahead on a stalk so you don't have to look up so much to see your engine instruments. I could just give GRT a call and order a new wiring harness for the EIS, I suppose. Or I could extend the...
  15. Chris In Marshfield

    Quicksilver MX Sprint II Project

    So I picked up a Sprint II project from the estate of one of our UL chapter members recently. For the uninitiated, it's a 2-seater SBS with a Rotax 582 and wire-braced single-surface wings. It also came with a composite 5-blade prop - Kiev, I believe. The wings were re-covered and have been...
  16. Chris In Marshfield

    How much fabric shrink is enough?

    The Double Eagle project continues as we’ve started (re)covering the wings. After gluing and shrinking the wings, we’re seeing distortion and actually found a rib that was previously fractured from the last project caretaker. So we realize it’s too tight and will be rewrapping them. So I...
  17. Chris In Marshfield

    Canopy/nose cone/wind screen type thing for Quicksilver Sprint 2-place?

    So, I’m about to pick up a complete (but disassembled) QS Sprint 2-place. New sails, zero-timed 582, and waiting for adventure! I’m thinking this guy could be loads of fun on skis in the winter, but Wisconsin gets stupid cold when the days get short (doncha know). Aside from a heated...
  18. Chris In Marshfield

    Anti-chafe tape on a wood wing

    Hi all, We're about ready to start covering the Double Eagle wing and were thinking about the materials and steps to completion. We'll need to put some anti-chafe tape on the ribs and other things before wrapping them. The ribs are 1/4" stock. When we put the tape on the ribs, should the...
  19. Chris In Marshfield

    First Ultralight Flight This Weekend

    Hi all, Long time, no see! So, I made my first ultralight flight this past weekend. Climbed into a 447-powered single-seat Drifter and went for a spin. It's my first experience with a pusher of any kind, and it was an enlightening experience. The Drifter, for the uninitiated, is sort of a...
  20. Chris In Marshfield

    FS: Great Plains VW 1600cc

    Posting for a colleague. Don’t know much about it aside from what’s in the ad. Jim would be happy to answer questions. Photos in the ad. BARNSTORMERS.COM Find Aircraft & Aircraft Parts - Airplane Sale, Jets, Helicopters, Experimental, Warbirds & Homebuilt VW ENGINE, COMPLETE NEEDS WORK •...
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