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    Just getting started....

    Just curious, did you ever get to Slugfest? Mike
  2. M

    Used PPG wing, trike, and engine--what should I expect to pay?

    That's a matter of opinion. There's a definite advantage to a 2 stroke powered trike or quad. Mine is half the weight of any of the Generac powered units and is smaller than them as well. I can fit it in my Minivan if need be. I second that! My instructor's website has a warning right on the...
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    Just getting started....

    In case you haven't yet sorted this out, no. PPG and weight shift trikes are 2 totally different types of craft. Well, not entirely. I remember visiting a website that offered a rig that could be equipped with either a rigid weight shift type wing or a paraglider wing. To the uninformed a...
  4. M

    Volksplane anyone?

    Those are the factors that sold me! No question that low build cost is a factor but the fact that so many on these planes have been built and flown is a big plus! I too have pretty much decided to just pick up a GP 1835 kit. I bought a book on rebuilding the vdub engine and the more I read...
  5. M

    Which Router for ribs?

    I thought of a palm router/laminate trimmer for the purpose of making my ribs but figured it would be lacking for other uses. And the cost was rather high compared to a full size router. From what I understand variable speed is essential when using very large bits. Mine is VS although I don't...
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    Which Router for ribs?

    I quickly realized when shopping for a router and bits they are one of those tools where you can very quickly have spent more on accessories than the tool itself. I looked at some roundover bits yesterday for easing the edge of my workbenches (just hate those slivers!) and a set of 4 cheap...
  7. M

    Volksplane anyone?

    Ever since I started that thread I wondered if I'd change my mind!:ponder: But no, it'll be the Volksplane. I learned my lesson from model railroading. I started 2 fairly large HO modular layouts and never got much beyond the benchwork stage. Just got in over my head. Then I took a step...
  8. M

    Volksplane anyone?

    I don't think you are doing anything wrong. I've now drawn out all 7 ribs and most of the points came out all right. I only had 3 or 4 points that I had to adjust. Like I said, I think if a person drew it out freehand you probably wouldn't even realize that the points were off and I only had to...
  9. M

    Which Router for ribs?

    I picked up a Craftsman fixed base router a week ago, hopefully it'll do what I need it to. I feel your pain. Picking a router was not an easy task for me. There are so many brands and models to chose from and never having used one I didn't know what features to even look for. I did a lot of...
  10. M

    Volksplane anyone?

    Hi there. I too am considering looking for a VW engine and rebuilding it although I don't know at this time whether it'll be more economical to go that route or purchase a kit from Great Plains . If I could find a 1600 and just rebuild it w/o bumping up the displacement, therefore avoiding...
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    Shop/Build questions

    I did read on that site that in Wisconsin the vent free types are not allowed to be used in houses built after sometime in the 80's (can't remember exactly when). Makes sense, the newer the house is the tigher it is. This house was built much before that so as you said, shouldn't be much of a...
  12. M

    Shop/Build questions

    I checked out those units and it says they do require adequate ventilation. At this point I'm inclined to just do my building upstairs. I have a feeling that using any kind of gas fueled heater is going to cost as much as cranking up the thermostat. The one I looked at says it needs at...
  13. M

    Shop/Build questions

    Actually this one: http://www.mrheater.com/productdetails_extended.asp?catid=41&id=116 Mike
  14. M

    Shop/Build questions

    I'm going to be building a VP1 over the winter. The basement in the house I'm currently renting is very cold in the winter. The upstairs for that matter is never what you'd call toasty unless I want to spend a fortune heating it. I have a programmable thermostat and the house is usually kept...
  15. M

    I think I've decided

    Thanks. Another one I can check out. Mike
  16. M

    I think I've decided

    That's something I like too. I plan to do something different right away with the turtledeck having seen some that made the VP1 look very nice. In the plans the designer said at first he didn't approve of people altering the design but then realized that they weren't compromising the...
  17. M

    Sport Pilot

    Close? The PPL is double the time and cost of the SPL. I don't consider that close. For me and the type of flying I'll be doing, the SPL makes perfect sense. Although I would like to have a higher allowable cruise speed, which would open up more choices in AC, I can live with the...
  18. M

    I think I've decided

    Or maybe he left the fan shroud off. A mechanic friend from years ago had a shop that worked on import cars and did a a lot of work on VW's. One of their customers brought in a bug engine for them to rebuild and when he reinstalled it he left off the fan shroud. His thinking was that there's...
  19. M

    I think I've decided

    At first I thought building wing ribs on an airplane like an Air Camper could be fun but after a while I'm sure it would get old! In the VP1 plans book they say you can build the entire wing in the time it takes to build ribs on other planes. I was thumbing through the plans and noticed they...
  20. M

    I think I've decided

    Good to know.:) I've thought of adding a battery for things like electric tach, radio or lighted instruments. With a SPL I won't be able to fly at night but there might be times when lights would be nice. Or for nav lights. I've also thought of adding an alternator and battery just large...
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