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  1. conestogaman

    What is an affordable ultralight?

    'Ground breaking' may not be the best choice of words...;) (prolly shouldn't use 'Earth Shattering' either)
  2. conestogaman

    Single Tube Fuselage idea

  3. conestogaman

    Flying Boat or Bust

    Hello. I love the avatar. I also like the flying boats. Is there a reason you went with the Ferarri engine instead of something with better parts availability in the boonies should you need a part or repairs/service? Also, is this a pusher or tractor? What part of norcal are you in...
  4. conestogaman

    methods to batten plywood ribs....

    There is a product called a staple strip which is a plastic strap you staple thru, which allows you to pull out the staples by pulling on the strip. I m sure ACS, Wicks, and other aircraft suppliers will carry it.
  5. conestogaman

    Mark Stull

    It breaks my heart. I enjoyed reading his posts. Godspeed Mark.
  6. conestogaman

    Witold Kasper

    1000 fps film of Eagle Owl and possible reverse flow over top and bottom wing as it goes to high Aoa. Amazing nature - The Eagle Owl
  7. conestogaman

    Minimum plywood skin thickness

    The American designed Mitchellwing U2 uses 1mm ply for leading-edge 'D' tubes, gussets, and stabilator leading edges.
  8. conestogaman

    Smallest possible ultralight for real men 230lbs

    I have not heard mention of the Ragwing Stork yet (or any Storch replica). It is a replica of the Feisler Storch, and built to plans, fits the American LSA requirements. Plans built from mostly wood (no kits) STOL capable Gross weight 1200 Empty weight 497 VNE. 105 Cruise...
  9. conestogaman

    Seaplane kit recommendation?

    I just saw last week that the VJ-22 from Volmer is offered as a kit (less engine and avionics of course) from Aircraft Spruce for roughly $6000. Designed for the C-85 Continental engine with 85 horsepower. The BMW R1150 motorcycle engine weighs about 15 lbs less (wet with a PRSU and prop)...
  10. conestogaman

    Flying Skiff

    I have given this some thought and was leaning toward the skinboat method of Hull/fuselage. WWW.Skinboats.com lightweight 18' hull of about 40 pounds or so. My question, can I use plans for a fabric covered ultralight plane like the ragwing parasol, and make a stepped hull on the bottom of the...
  11. conestogaman

    Bending Plywood for Leading Edge

    The Mitchellwing aircraft (U-2 & B-10) use a 1mm ply for wingskins and the leading edges (to make a 'D' tube attached to the spar. Also used for the leading edges of the stabilators. It is first wetted and formed, allowed to dry, and coated with epoxy on the entire inner surface just before...
  12. conestogaman

    WWII Mosquito construction

    Thank you. Very cool.
  13. conestogaman

    Old timer pranks / shop jokes

    Last time I did that I used 1/2 and 1/2 oxy/acetylene in a lawn and leaf bag. It blew the mirror off my truck door, blew the mirror off the windshield and cracked it, blew bondo off the door, blew my neighbor off his toilet (loud bang scared him), blew collector plates off the other...
  14. conestogaman

    Unadvertized secrert abilities

    Don't use the lemon scented kind. The yellow jackets REALLY like the smell. I used it on my windscreen of my bike and wherever I stopped, the bike was swarmed by them. It's very tricky trying to get on, start up, and ride off with several dozen 'jackets' buzzing around trying to find the source...
  15. conestogaman

    The cost of T-88

    Thanks for doing the legwork on that for me...;)
  16. conestogaman

    Horton wings?

    Off topic or not, I don't mind. I enjoy reading thru all your posts. After weighing the boat, I have determined it is too heavy for the Mitchell wing anyway, so that's out. Thanks, Jeff
  17. conestogaman

    Horton wings?

    I was thinking along the lines of the Pelican (bird, not plane), with somewhat high AR and drooped wings. I guess "taxi" tests on the water are out. My search for a good long field is on. Good luck Topaz.
  18. conestogaman

    Horton wings?

    I still need a few more tools, but it is a short list, consisting of twist pliers, planer, clecos, riveter, and sander. Tools I'll make myself are a hot wire knife, metal brake, Vacuum bagger, and the assembly benches. I will static load test it for +/-4g. I will then dynamically...
  19. conestogaman

    Horton wings?

    Excellent discussion and video! Thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. My shop is coming together, I have aquired a table saw, jig saw, and small guage air staplers so far (I already had the band saw, chop saw, welders, drill press, and assorted hand tools), and I am about to start...
  20. conestogaman

    Molding a canopy.

    I have 2 experiences with polycarbonate to relate. The first is my neighbor, who is meticulous with his truck's appearance. He has a product to make the crazed headlight lenses clear again. Standard Ford lenses (whatever they are made of). They still have a slight yellow tint. I don't think...
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