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    Diesel Auto Conversions in 250-300 HP

    A procedure has been posted on Baja Bush pilots on Sept 15. Some of the members are going through the procedure, but it seems to be moving slow. I have not seen any forum members post success in the process yet, but Jack has confirmed the procedure. If you are interested in flying to Mexico...
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    Diesel Auto Conversions in 250-300 HP

    I am willing to pump Mogas (in fact that's my plan), but I would love to build a plane that I could fly anywhere knowing that there will be fuel on the other end. According to Baja Bush Pilots there is a new process to fly an experimental into Mexico. Seeing as I have not even started...
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    Azalea Saberwing

    I'm particularly interested in ELSA for the ability to have multiple repairman certificates. What is the empty weight and gross weight of the Aeromomentum plane?
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    Diesel Auto Conversions in 250-300 HP

    When I mentioned that low-compression, it was mostly to contrast with what I view as the alternative. My primary concern is cost and availability of AvGas (especially if I fly out of the US), so the 260hp O-540 is my primary consideration because I know it can run on Mogas. But Mogas isn't...
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    Azalea Saberwing

    @Bill Clapp, did you pursue an SLSA/ELSA version of the 2 seater?
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    Azalea Saberwing

    Look into this incident before you judge the plane on it. The plane that failed was modified outside the original design. I am not an aeronautical engineer but, my research suggested the airframe design is a well thought out evolution of the KR-2. I decided not to pursue building one because...
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    Diesel Auto Conversions in 250-300 HP

    Are there any Diesel/Jet-A auto conversions that are in active use or development? Ideally I am looking for an O-540 (low compression) alternative.
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    The drag’n’fly is a tailwind with flaperons and a folding wing. I would like to see the design drawing for the wing fold mechanism, because that is not stock tailwind.
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    The Drag'N'Fly is for sale in Washington right now, I wish I could buy it but I am not in the position to take on the project at the moment. If nothing else, I would love to get my hands on the design drawings (or use the plane to make my own).
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    I like that folding mechanism, I will need to do some research into it. As for the trailer. I have plans for a custom trailer to deal with the suspension issues (and a couple other things I want in a hangar-trailer).
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    Full disclosure, I started that thread too. I like the T-18, but I know I want to build an airplane and I don't know if I will ever build another. So, my plan is for the first plane I build to be the last plane I fly. Although I am in my 30s and had no problem getting in and out of my Yankee...
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    My job has resulted in living in 4 cities in 3 states in the last 3 years. Even if I can get a hangar now, I cannot take for granted that I will have access to one forever, so I would like to be able to replicate this: Just with something faster than a Kitfox. Having said that, my current...
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    That's my fall back plan, but after years of trying and failing to get a hangar, my goal is to be able to store it in a trailer after every flight and unfold it as part of my preflight.
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    Does the Cougar have a folding wing option? This concept is inspired by the Wittman Tailwind, and I was under the impression that none of the Tailwind derivatives have a folding wing option.
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    Single strut or Cantilever Folding High wing designs

    I am working on a fixed gear high wing cross country airplane. My goal is an ownership experience similar to a Kitfox, with a mission profile closer to a 2 seat Mooney M20. I am thinking about the wing design, and I would like to have higher wing loading, low drag, and a option to store it in...
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    Which plane should I buy for time building? Second owner homebuilt edition

    I am working toward CFI, but I am not there yet. Once complete, I plan to do training and checkouts with my club. I am also hoping to seasonally tow banners if I can schedule it around my day job. But I'm not in a position to walk away from my job unless I am building the kind of valuable...
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    Which plane should I buy for time building? Second owner homebuilt edition

    Ideally yes, but Part 135 PIC and ATP only require 75 hours instrument, so if I buy for 80% of my requirements and rent for the rest, it I can do most of my time building VFR. Buying something IFR ready will likely blow my budget.
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    Which plane should I buy for time building? Second owner homebuilt edition

    A plane like yours started me down this rabbit hole, the biggest hesitation I have buying a Sonex is the factory position on second ownership and the difficulty finding a good one in my budget.
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    Which plane should I buy for time building? Second owner homebuilt edition

    I really like the Sonex as a single seat, but so far the only one in my price range had dual sticks and I don't have a workspace to do a center stick conversion. (Also, it was trigear and I would prefer a taildragger, but that is a flexible detail). I really like the Waiex, but those are even...
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    Which plane should I buy for time building? Second owner homebuilt edition

    I'm looking to build time toward a part 135 or 121 job. Eventually, I plan to build my own airplane, but thats not in the cards. On many forums, if anyone suggests buying a homebuilt, the responses tend to range from "You are going to kill yourself" to "Anything other than an RV is not worth...
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