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    Baker Supercat

    Decision made. Ok... further playing. After ignoring it for an hour, the #2 reserve tank filled up. The #2 reserve tank is only 6L. I'll drill through the wall between #1 and #2 and make a 41L single tank... and yes I am aware that I never have to fill it all the way up lol. Have a great...
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    Baker Supercat

    I've been hiding... but back from an awesome road-trip from New Zealand to San Francisco, Reno (air races), Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas. The past two weeks - a new seat base was made and after designing all sorts of exotic ideas, I chose to follow the plans! Perfect for shorter legs and I still...
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    Baker Supercat

    A busy week with life but I needed to confirm the best place/position of the pedals. After refitting the rudder, I could confirm the angle of the pedals were too upright (96deg from the floor), where as the plans show 105deg. Add the brake-pedals on top and I couldn't make this comfortable. I...
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    Baker Supercat

    Some progress mid-week... the advantage of "working from home" 😎 I'm needing to check everything carefully as I wasn't the builder. The builder was a great engineer and the woodwork has been awesome, as has his fiberglass work. Engine and panel wiring - OMG. I've ripped the lot out and I'm...
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    Baker Supercat

    Some progress in the weekend. I removed the windows (lots of screws) making future cockpit work easier. Seriously considering making this an open-cockpit machine... The first issue - the builder was 6'2" with big feet. I've short legs lol... I'd be 6'2" if my legs weren't missing 5"... with...
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    Seth's Baker Bobcat Restoration

    Te Kowhai, just out of Hamilton
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    Baker Supercat

    Built by Ian Davis, Pikes Point, Auckland, New Zealand. First flew approx 2000-2001. Given to Andrew Carter, Galatea after Ian was in a fatal accident. Purchased Peter Kirby (me), Hamilton New Zealand 5th Aug 2023 for restoration ZK-JMO had reportedly done approx 40 hours according to Andrew...
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    Seth's Baker Bobcat Restoration

    Bobcat/Supercat people... I have just picked up a project down here in New Zealand. This machine was built as a Supercat by an engineer/craftsman and I'm very lucky to be the new restorer. It did fly (about 40 hours) but hasn't for 15 years. The owner decided to replace the Yamaha 2-st with...
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    Seth's Baker Bobcat Restoration

    Guys - any progress on your restoration? I've hopefully got one in my sights... checking it out soon.
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    Amax, EA81, belts.

    The seller told me today that he has installed a carbon belt from Gates Melbourne AUS and it's just had ground running. I'll have a look when I get to inspect it in a weeks time. If there's any doubt... it's going to get a new one. The biggest challenge is the 300 mile trip to get it home...
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    Amax, EA81, belts.

    I'm not saying I'd fly with a 13 your old belt! But is there a lifespan recommendation that anyone is aware of?
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    Amax, EA81, belts.

    I’m looking at a 2nd hand project with a 300 hour Zenith 601 HD running the EA81. It’s not flown for 13 years (not because it was broken) and the engine has been run regularly. Does anyone know if there’s a time/age limit on the Amax belt? Pete
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    Seth's Baker Bobcat Restoration

    In case anyone is interested... I had a chance to inspect a SuperCat here in New Zealand that I was hopeful would be what I wanted. 20 years ago when built the original builder (quite a large gentleman) enlarged the cockpit a bit, added another bulkhead between the wing and tail and...
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    Seth's Baker Bobcat Restoration

    What a find!!! Hi guys! I'm in New Zealand and have just purchased some unused plans and the construction manual for the Bobcat - arrived in the mail from Miami this morning. I am viewing an old unfinished Supercat in a couple of weeks down-country with the idea of purchasing and...
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    Wanted - Baker Bobcat / Supercat plans

    Great news on you moving the plans - pleased for you. Thanks for your patience with me. Terrible news on the blade! What happened?
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    Wanted - Baker Bobcat / Supercat plans

    Erik - any chance of scanning and sharing the newsletters? That would be awesome! It’s frustrating that much of the Bobcat history is before the internet became a daily part of life. Especially as the Yahoo Groups have been shut down. We’ve hot a problem with it not being possible to...
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    Hummel Windwagon

    I had "Inspected and approved 2004" sticker on it from the sport aircraft inspector... but I don't know what was done after that!
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    Hummel Windwagon

    Here's the inspection video - note it was a head-worn camera so the angles aren't perfect but you get the idea. I've been around planes for ever - I am a plane nutter lol but this was my first pre-buy inspection. I've been to OSH twice and done both woodworking and ali workshops. I did bring a...
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    Hummel Windwagon

    I’ve just returned from inspecting it. Thanks for your feedback. It’s been built from a 1982 first-generation set of James (Morry) Hummel #164 plans as the Hummel Windwagon. I’ve seen the plans. It’s got the first changes that Morry made before he made a few more and called it the Hummelbird...
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    Hummel Windwagon

    Hi team. I'm looking at a second-hand project (auction) of an un-flown and stored Hummel Windwagon. I get to physically check it out later today. It has the plans with it and it's a tail-dragger. Has anyone looked at what's involved with converting it to a trike undercarriage? The condition...
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