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  1. flying2bill

    Vertex Handheld radio, Push to talk switch?

    The way it was explained to me is that using the PTT switch on the radio does not shift the mic to the headset
  2. flying2bill

    MY FIRST DESIGN AT A HOMEBUILT

    it's a good start but to go further some things need to be decided, ultralight, experimental, experimental (light sport eligable). A short tail moment makes for twitchy flying, taper wings require more building (more different ribs). Have you tried drawing in cad. You can download a demo version...
  3. flying2bill

    March and April 2011 - Tell us what you've done this month!

    Completed Rebuild in Apr, 6-1/2 hrs flight time so far
  4. flying2bill

    First Submissions For the Calendar Photo Contest

    Chuckbird Bipe completed (rebuild)16 Apr 2011 (first flight)
  5. flying2bill

    New project search

    Ok here ggoes the can of worms, The Texas Parasol (on which my bipe is based) was in reality a Pietnpol converted from wood to alm angle construction (and simplified), aside from the mfg's not wanting to be sued when something like this goes wrong, why can't this be done with other wood...
  6. flying2bill

    New project search

    I Mig weld on a regular basis as part of my job, just don't have occasion to Tig much so my tig skills are not as good as needed for such a project, nothing practice won't cure.
  7. flying2bill

    New project search

    Having finished my latest project (Chuckbird Bipe) I am in search of my next one. I want to plans build (or rebuild) a 2 seat (side by side), light sport compliant, non composite (not fond of working with glass) aircraft. I really enjoyed working with the rivited angle method of the Chuckbird...
  8. flying2bill

    Would you by an plane off of E-bay & what do you think of the CHALLENGER I ultralite

    Re: Would you by an plane off of E-bay & what do you think of the CHALLENGER I ultral We purchased A Chuckbird Bipe of ebay in late 2009, were unable to inspect it prior to purchase (was 700 miles away) but knowing this we were prepared to completely rebuild it (which we did) We got it for a...
  9. chuckbird project 159a

    chuckbird project 159a

  10. This is The Chuckbird Bipe as it was built in the late 80's early 90's

    This is The Chuckbird Bipe as it was built in the late 80's early 90's

  11. Airframe stripped down

    Airframe stripped down

  12. just arrived. pic looks better than it actually is

    just arrived. pic looks better than it actually is

  13. After 16 months of rebuilding

    After 16 months of rebuilding

  14. Chuckbird Bipe

    Chuckbird Bipe

    Just completed rebuilding a Chuckbird Bipe
  15. flying2bill

    High wing aileron control linkages?

    On my Fisher Fp101 it is a simple cable pull/pull set up, the cables start at the stick, exit the fuselage via a pulley, go up the struts (outside) enter the wing via a pulley and connects to the aileron control horn (lower). Then a cable connects to the upper control control horn, runs thru the...
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