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  1. GlassVampire

    Mystery Ultralight?

    Anybody have any idea what this is, or what it was before possibly being modified? Modified Capella Javelin?
  2. GlassVampire

    Parts For Sale Hummel Ultracruiser Plans s/n 859 & Assembly Manual for Sale

    I purchased this plans set about 2 years ago, and the full-color assembly manual last year at Oshkosh. Sadly, I don't think I"m ever going to get to use them so I'd like them to go to someone who might. $150 including US shipping. That's less than half the price of a new set. Message me if...
  3. GlassVampire

    Team Minimax plans now free to download

    Hello all, I didn't see this posted up here yet so I thought my fellow aircraft builders would appreciate it (not that I'm building anything yet!). Plans for the various models of wood-constructed Ultralight, LSA, and Experimental aircraft from Team Minimax (such as the 1100R Mini-Max,Hi-Max...
  4. GlassVampire

    Bunch of aviation books including textbooks and design books

    Hey all, I have a bunch of aviation related books I need to find a good home for. $5 each + shipping (ground first class parcel) unless otherwise marked. Will combine shipping on multiple items. Will sell everything together for $50 + shipping and include a free 32R Aviation Apparel shirt. I...
  5. GlassVampire

    ICeU SPECTRES Kickstarter project

    Any thoughts on this? Looks far out! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1614073669/iceu-spectres?ref=category
  6. GlassVampire

    Anyone recognize this homebuilt twin-rotor helo?

    Someone posted this on a FB page I'm a member of and we are trying to find more info about it. All we have is this pic, though supposedly it was built by someone in Africa (go figure) and has been flown (I"m somewhat dubious on that last feat). The rotors are articulated and both are powered...
  7. GlassVampire

    SR-71 50th Anniversary

    Interesting bit of trivia for all you avgeeks :) 50 Years ago today (Dec 22, 1964) Lockheed SR-71 (s/n 61-7950) made its maiden flight from Air Force Plant 42, Palmdale, California (The Skunkworks) with Lockheed test pilot Bob Gilliland onboard. Earlier versions of the aircraft (the...
  8. GlassVampire

    Saitek Pro Flight Yoke w/ throttle quadront, CH Pro rudder pedals and Track IR 5

    Selling my flight sim setup. Saitek Pro Flight control yoke and throttle quadrant (single engine throttle, prop and mixture w/ rocker buttons), CH Pro pedals (has toe breaks!), and Track IR 5 head tracker w/ hatclip. Track IR makes flying in the sim alot more immersive- if you don't know what...
  9. GlassVampire

    32R Aviation Apparel

    Hello everyone! Wow its been awhile since I've been on here! Why, you may ask? Because I've been working on this (among other things)! I just launched my business the first of this month, so please stop by and check it out. We are doing aviation themed clothing (shirts, for now). The web...
  10. GlassVampire

    Checklist deficiencies- or... what do you wish checklists would include?

    Hi guys/gals, I'm developing a new type of aviation checklist, and I was curious what everyone here thought about the ones currently out? What do they do well? What DON"T they do well? Too much info? Not enough info? What do you wish they included? Thoughts/remarks/comments? I'll update...
  11. GlassVampire

    Light Aircraft Design Wiki education site...a.k.a. "HBA College"...

    Hello everybody, After waiting since about 2007/2008 to see if the "HBA College" idea ever panned out, it hasn't. And so, I've decided to start the wiki page myself. It is hosted by Wikispaces, and the url is https://lightaircraftdesign.wikispaces.com/ You must join the wiki to edit pages. I...
  12. GlassVampire

    European wood size names... CP 18...

    Hello all, I'm trying to transpose some French plans and I'm trying to figure out what CP 18, CP 17.5, etc. Is. I think its plywood that is 18mm or 17.5mm thick. Is that correct? Thanks!
  13. GlassVampire

    Bogus-builder posts build log photos...

    This from the Van's AirForce forums, some guy posted to another website, claiming to be the builder of someones elses build. Complete w/ updates and everything! How crazy is that! Vans Airforce forum post here: Build log identity theft... - VAF Forums BTW, I orginally got this from the...
  14. GlassVampire

    any amateur astronomers here?

    I am an amateur astronomer and was wondering how many others here that are? It seems to me that the kind of mind that wants to build an airplane, and especially design one, are also interested in these kind of things. I've been an amateur astronomer for about 5 years. I use an 8" Celestron...
  15. GlassVampire

    US Gazaile 2 builders?

    I've recently taken a great liking to this little plane. Anyone aware of any US builders?
  16. GlassVampire

    Hangar tents?

    Hey all, I just had an idea shoot through my head and wanted to post it here. Do you think theres a market for a sort of portable "hangar" tent? Kinda like those heavy duty carport tents? Do you know what I mean? Could be used as a temporary airplane storage, or to do your homebuilt aircraft...
  17. GlassVampire

    Just finished Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders...what next?

    As the title say, I just finished reading Simplified Aircraft Design for Homebuilders, but would now like to get more in depth in each topic. Aerodynamics, control and stability, and especially structural design. Anybody with personal suggestions? Perferably something that would be...
  18. GlassVampire

    EAA Sport Aviation archives back too 1953- Linky!

    I should say also EAA Experimenter, it was later changed to Sport Aviation. Hey all, found the link while doing some searching, thought I'd post it here for all to enjoy. Some really interesting articles. This is for the first issue/article...
  19. GlassVampire

    Soviet X14 Ultralight

    Came across this "vintage" ultralight today. Anyone else ever heard of it? Seems like an interesting design, thought at first glance I'd say the wings are WAYYYYYYYYYYY to small to actually fly supporting a person. Though with a big enough engine and going fast enough I suppose it may be...
  20. GlassVampire

    using a snowmobile engine...

    I have a bunch of older snowmobile engines laying around, made by Bombardier( Rotax right?). What would I need to convert it to an aero engine? A rebuild kit? There is a local small engine repair co here I could have do the work. What kinds of Bombardier engines were in old snowmobiles...
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