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  1. BBJCaptain

    Flying Race 6 Lancair Legacy

    I’m sure most of you have watched this since engine failure was added in the conversation
  2. BBJCaptain

    Airplane Wanted Ultra Light wanted - New England/NY Area

    Here is the unpowered Swift in the hands of 7 time World Champion in Class 2 Hang Gliders, Manfred Ruhmer
  3. BBJCaptain

    Airplane Wanted Ultra Light wanted - New England/NY Area

    Since you just sold your Mooney, here is the best powered Ultralight/Glider on the planet!!! https://aeriane.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Swift-Light-PAS-4-stroke-Manual.pdf
  4. BBJCaptain

    Airplane Wanted Ultra Light wanted - New England/NY Area

    He is looking for an Ultralight, not a Light Sport. The ATEC won’t work. It doesn’t comply with FAR 103
  5. BBJCaptain

    Spar inspection results raise FAA concern

    #6645 since 11/21/2014 Been busy at work and haven’t caught to the latest updated info.
  6. BBJCaptain

    Spar inspection results raise FAA concern

    I haven't got a chance to "personally" check for corrosion. I have relied on the AI for that inspection in the past! I open the plane up and then give it to them for the inspection! When he says it is good to go I put it back together. Yes, I do look it over to the best of my ability but as...
  7. BBJCaptain

    Spar inspection results raise FAA concern

    I open up every access panel on my Cardinal, and yes I remove the headliner every couple of years for inspection. After all I do live in a Very DRY environment and check ALL the scat tubing for condition! Being an RG owner, I ALWAYS remove the interior (top to bottom) because It is impossible to...
  8. BBJCaptain

    Spar inspection results raise FAA concern

    Yeah, I guess you know exactly how my annuals have been performed every year sitting there at your keyboard!!!
  9. BBJCaptain

    Spar inspection results raise FAA concern

    I bought my 76 RGII in 1987 for $18,000 and it's been in a shade hanger since 1992. I got it painted for $5,800 in 1990, overhauled the engine in 1997 for $7,500 and the prop was $2,300, also invested $2,400 in 2 MX300"s. You can do the math but this is all I have spent on the Cardinal other...
  10. BBJCaptain

    $10 gallon Avgas

    I had to go to JFK due to EDCT time a couple months ago and the cost of fuel at the FBO was $14.35. Luckily it was a short hop over to EWR and I didn't have to buy any fuel. I just filled up one of the Bosses rides (767-300ER) to take one of the kids to the Monaco Grand Prix from LAX. The...
  11. BBJCaptain

    How to build a better Swift?

    Just a little info to resurrect a faded dream of some to build a foot launched sailplane on the cheap I have stumbled on to the Klingberg Wing MKII. Rollin Klingberg has a channel that has building technics that he is using for this project. His goal is to provide plans so you can build your own...
  12. BBJCaptain

    How to build a better Swift?

    Aircar, The nice thing about the Millennium is that I now have the ability to be picky about where I land. I always land on wheels so I just program in my choice of LZ's into my Flytec 6020 and thermal around until I have enough altitude to make the next LZ. With 12k under my but I have...
  13. BBJCaptain

    How to build a better Swift?

    I think that a resurrection of the Millennium would be a great choice. I have been HG since 79 and always wanted a cage rigid ever since I seen a Mitchel Wing. I bought my Millennium in Feb/12 after about a 2 yr search. I think that they only built 50 of these amazing wings and they are very...
  14. BBJCaptain

    FW190 Replica Kits

    Can you say Mini Rare Bear
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