Recent content by Grumman79L

I believe the FAA now mandates a teardown (as of 2005) no matter who's engine is involved... And the term "propstrike" now includes any impact that may damaged the spinner, prop ect. even if the engine in question isn't powered at the time. A local had an Archer 4 that got rammed by another...

"...would show up 5 min before all kinds of shows (Male, female, green gorillas, midgets, fat man & fat lady shows) and set up the cake for the actor to pop out of. This job was great because as soon as the person pooped out I was out of there." Eamon...

John; I'm not one to quash anyone's dreams but look at the website...not one picture of a plane that's not Computer Generated! If it was "un-vailed" at OSH 2005 then where is the Press...where is the Pireps...where the heck is the PLANE?? Bede is indeed a Brilliant Designer. His problem is...

They have BBQ in Texas??? Do Tell... Congrats JD! Here's to your next 10,000... Chris

Given Jim Bede's past record of delivery on promises (not to mention parts, kits and assistance) in the last 30 or so years I would not be the first in line to put down money for a "delivery slot"... Just my personal observation. Chris BD-1 (AA1x) owner...

The link didn't work for me Steve. 2003? was that the Spit owned by Carollyn Grace? If so; that was the finest Spit to "Grace" the skys...a truly exceptional aircraft and lady... My Dads logs are filled with WOW's and such when the time recorded was in a Spit. His first flight in a Hurri IIB...

So Bill, I see you finally got the twin turbo io540 conversion under the cowl... I bet it really puts you back in the seat when you cob it...:D Expect phone calls from PITA and the SPCA in eight...seven...six...

Recently a thread on the Red board got me thinking about the control stick layout in the British Spitfire, Hurricane, etc. where the bottom of the stick pivoted fore and aft while the top 8" of the stick pivoted left and right for roll control. The main advantage is the stick never gets near...

Here's my newest addition. I'm almost to the point of getting comfortable in her (read: not scaring the crap outta' myself every other flight...) :rolleyes: . Chris N777HT

Hi Diana, Yea, I just talked to Ben R. and he's so happy he's 'bout to bust a seam! He not only bought a Hiperbipe but he also bought a COMPLETE kit!. I've been helping another guy here in North LA. who has his HB about ready to cover so that will make 3 'bipes in the local area...something...

I have access to and fly 3 airplanes all with different control layouts. Grumman AA1B w/ conventional yoke/throttle positions. Hiperbipe SNS-7: side-by-side seating w/ sticks in front of each pilot, center mounted throttle/prop controls + an acro throttle on the left side for the pilot...

It ain't just women fellas... I built motors and crewed a Fuel Hydro in the '90's. We had a couple of lads that were keen to help every weekend and they're job was to mix the fuel and bring it to the boat. After a run in which certain parts of the engine "abandoned" the boat ( I have a pic...

OK you Mercedes fans.. Dr Benz had two daughters. He used they're names in his endevors. What were the two daughters names? BTW; Larry, I've only gotten 1 year out of my front tires on my 'vettes...somehow the rears always need replacing sooner...:goofy...

I keep a pair of "shooters glasses" in the plane for those really hazy days. Serengettis and other brown or rose lens glasses are really good but when there is haze and not much sunlight, the yellow lens of my glasses really make spotting traffic (and everything else) much easier. JMPO and...

Way to go Brook! Today the Solo...tomorrow the WORLD!!! chris