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  1. Dick Rake

    Hummel Bird

    I talked to the builder of this airplane about 11 years ago at the Copper State fly-in and he told me that his 4 cylinder VW had been trimmed to 120 lbs. I think he said it was an 1584cc. I got the impression he was well versed in the vw and machine shop skills.
  2. Dick Rake

    Who's going to be first to try the DLE 430 engine?

    This link has the reduction ratio as 2:55 to1. http://www.dlengine.com/en/aero-engine/dle430
  3. Dick Rake

    Who's going to be first to try the DLE 430 engine?

    The DLE 430, 42HP inline twin showed up on the Mini-max forum today. Looks like a nice compact package. http://www.austars-model.com/dle-430cc-paraglider-or-uav-motor-wth-autostarter_g16419.html
  4. Dick Rake

    Oshkosh 2018

    Thanks Charlie, That was an interesting story about his record breaking flight.
  5. Dick Rake

    Loyd engine

    Back in 1982 I used a Lloyd on a ultralight that I designed. I was stationed at Fort Rucker Alabama at the time and had just one weekend to test my plane before heading to Korea. I only made a few flights down the runway so I can't claim any real experience with it. Mike Fisher had made a...
  6. Dick Rake

    Is there a less expensive substitute for 2" OD x .058 wall 6061-T6 ???!

    Aircraft Spruce list 1 7/8 x .058 at $6.50 and the 2" x .058 at $5.90 per foot.
  7. Dick Rake

    What HBA Members are Accomplishing - 2011 Archives

    Re: January 2011 - Tell us what you've done this month! Having fun flying. :nervous:
  8. Dick Rake

    How old are you?

    About to turn 67. I have pretty much lived my dream with aviation. I started with R/C in 1959 and still build and fly those. got a little glider time while stationed in Germany in the early 60's. Got my private and an A&P in Jan 67, Commercial in July 67, started crop spraying in Aug 67. Did...
  9. Dick Rake

    Where do I Start with my Hi-Max

    Google "East Tennessee Lonesome Buzzards". This group has over 1000 members with plenty of experience with the Mini-max, Hi-max and Airbikes designed by Wayne Ison. Good luck and follow through with your Grandfathers dream. Dick
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