• Welcome aboard HomebuiltAirplanes.com, your destination for connecting with a thriving community of more than 10,000 active members, all passionate about home-built aviation. Dive into our comprehensive repository of knowledge, exchange technical insights, arrange get-togethers, and trade aircrafts/parts with like-minded enthusiasts. Unearth a wide-ranging collection of general and kit plane aviation subjects, enriched with engaging imagery, in-depth technical manuals, and rare archives.

    For a nominal fee of $99.99/year or $12.99/month, you can immerse yourself in this dynamic community and unparalleled treasure-trove of aviation knowledge.

    Embark on your journey now!

    Click Here to Become a Premium Member and Experience Homebuilt Airplanes to the Fullest!

Search results

Advertise with us
Find deals on ebay
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
  1. AirSharkII

    Airshark II

    Hi Jordy, I’m very interested your progress with the AirShark. If you have the time, I’d appreciate a call or email. 530-521-3380 or [email protected] I have an airframe hanging in the shop that’s about 50% complete and would like to hear about what modifications you are pursuing.
  2. AirSharkII

    Where Can I Find an Aluminum Hydraulic Cylinder?

    Hydraulic Hose Assemblies | Hypac Hydraulic Systems
  3. AirSharkII

    Float/ski combination

    For $400K you can have it all
  4. AirSharkII

    Looking for recommendations for a small to midsize airplane to build

    Have you looked at the SeaRey LSX? I'm not too far from you. You are welcome to come up and demo the SeaRey for a few hours to see how you like her. SeaRey- Adventure 1 - YouTube SeaRey LSX- Explore No Limits.mp4 - YouTube Searey Demonstration flight for ex-top gun instructor - YouTube She's...
  5. AirSharkII

    VGs on blunt fuselage

    Come look at the SeaRey.com and give me a call 530-521-3380
  6. AirSharkII

    Seaplane deadrise

    The SeaRey has a deadrise of 12* and gets off in 14 seconds at 1430lbs with 100hp and can handle 12" chop with no problem.
  7. AirSharkII

    VGs on blunt fuselage

    Research the Mermaid. They have done some extensive work with VG's in this area.
  8. AirSharkII

    The big video topic

    Wow! What a sketchy place to launch.
  9. AirSharkII

    Seaplane retracting gear.

    Orion, what's your opinion on how the Lisa might behave in 1 to 2 foot chop? I'm thinking the pitch moments might be tough to keep up with. For rough water operations, the hydroski may be easier to control. (Dan, 700hrs is flying boats. I've seen a bit of rough water and know what you mean. )...
  10. AirSharkII

    Seaplane retracting gear.

    Doesn't the Lisa aircraft solve the problems of cavitation/ventilation/transition with their configuration? Although elegant, I prefer the Shearwater's (Shearwater Aircraft - Kitset manufacturer of a high performance four seat amphibian airplane.) hydoski approach. I'd like to see how the Lisa...
  11. AirSharkII

    Another Experimental goes down

    I'm afraid it may have been a SeaWind. Kim Presbrey, Thomas Rhoades | 2 Aurorans Aboard Plane that Crashed into Florida Supermarket
  12. AirSharkII

    The big video topic

    SeaRey Rodeo. Go ahead. You can call me a moron, too:) http://youtu.be/J_iHHa6m1g8
  13. AirSharkII

    Spinning an Icon

    You can dock like in the photo. It's not easy and the wind needs to be just right or none at all. The most secure is to run it up the beach. The Icon with it's tricycle gear will stuggle with this, though. The SeaRey does a better job beaching with it's larger tires and tail wheel configuration...
  14. AirSharkII

    Rough water operations in a SeaRey

    Here's a link to some rough water operations in a SeaRey by Progressive Aerodyne. I took this footage with a new camera. Still need to work out camera mounts and mounting positions, but you still might enjoy it. I am interested in other folk's videos demonstrating different seaplanes rough water...
  15. AirSharkII

    Advice and considerations for a float plane on a tropical island

    The AirComp 6 may fit the bill. Comp Air 6 experimental aircraft.
  16. AirSharkII

    Glasair Build Info

    Orion, the early Glasair kits used Last-a-foam for core material, right?. Are you suggesting that with analysis of core samples that LF can be used safely or should LF not be used no how no way? I ask because my AirShark project, I believe, uses Last-a-Foam as well. Once design and structural...
  17. AirSharkII

    Glasair Build Info

    Orion, don't you have concerns over the core material of the early Glasiar kits?
  18. AirSharkII

    Foam Core

    Jan, do you have specs for Clark Foam or is it also known as Last-a-foam FR-6700?
  19. AirSharkII

    Freedom Master AirSharkII

    The AirShark is restricted to flap 15* for take off and landing(water) and even then only when on the step. Flaps are standard construction. The hull will be lowered 4" to improve cabin height, displacment, and flap clearance.
  20. AirSharkII

    Freedom Master AirSharkII

Back
Top