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I've gone and done it again...
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:36 am
by cjensen
No, I didn't change my mind.
No, I didn't order another RV kit (though, it was heavily weighed!)
Yes, I did order my next airplane! Well, not technically an airplane, but if I follow all the steps on the papers, I will have another airplane one of these days! I ordered a set of Hummel Bird plans this weekend!
So not really a repeat builder, but I'm gonna build again, and remain a Rivetbanger!!
Hummelbird
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:14 am
by jimpappas
Hey it's a go kart with wings!!
Does it have a bio fuel engine run on fruity beer?
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 9:32 am
by Spike
Really Cool Chad, Really Cool.
Spike
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:04 am
by hydroguy2
nice! Do they make it in XL?....I might not fit in one.
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 11:12 am
by cjensen
You'd be surprised at how roomy they are inside!
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:02 pm
by Spike
That actually reminds me of the Thatcher which also looked like a nifty little plane. How are you going to source your materials Chad?
Spike
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 1:01 pm
by cjensen
Spike wrote:That actually reminds me of the Thatcher which also looked like a nifty little plane. How are you going to source your materials Chad?
Spike
Yeah, there's a Thatcher CX4 being built, actually almost complete, here at Bloomington. Very cool airplane, but a little more money than I want to spend on a second airplane toy.
I'll get hardware from work, and probably drive to Wick's for materials. They are in the St. Louis area, so they're close enough when I need something. Other things such as engine mount, gear, etc. can be sourced from Hummel Aviation.
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:07 pm
by hydroguy2
cjensen wrote:You'd be surprised at how roomy they are inside!
And you might be surprised how petite I am
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:24 pm
by svanarts
First a Bearhawk, then a Coyote, now a hummelbird! What's next, an Avid?
I bet that would be a kick in the pants to fly, Chad!
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:53 pm
by dons
Chad, as long as you really got the ok from the 'Boss', it looks like it could be fun.
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 3:56 pm
by cjensen
She wants me to have something to do while she's at dog shows and seminars, so I figured I'd rather do this (and spend LESS), than restore my Saab (and spend MORE).
It'll definitely be a challenge, and a new skill set to learn...if PK ever checks back in here, he'll have to give me some pointers on pounding out ribs!!
Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:26 pm
by lancef53
That looks fun!! I am with Brian, tho--do they make them adult(bubba) size?
There was a plane kit like that on EBAY a while back, seemed like the whole airframe kit was about 10k.
I have been thinking about my next project, (when I finish the house
).
I am thinking something like a bearhawk
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:52 am
by stanman
G.day Chad......You.ve got the bug!....me!!....I.m still trying to cure it after 45 yrs!!......I am looking at an Aussie design called a Hornet.....can be LSA....sub600kg..with a Rotax or a Rotec Radial ..or normal register with a Lyc...a friend recently flew one into the paddock...loved it!!!...can land anywhere...go for 6 hrs....throw the metal detector/swag... in the back!!...and head for "them thar hills"/"river of gold"..(yu know the fantasy!)...rgds to all ....stan
Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 12:56 pm
by flytoboat
Looks like fun Chad. If the parts you need will fit in your airplane, give me a call and if I'm available I'll pick you up at Shafers Metro East (3K6) and take you to Wicks. Or call your order in and I can pick it up and meet you at 3K6.
Don
P.S. That bird should really scream with a Subie in it!
