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Forum: Kit Building
02-05-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

IMO, flaps are not needed as it lands just fine...

IMO, flaps are not needed as it lands just fine without them.

I partial to four strokes, had a tired 120 in mine and moving to a Saito 150 now. Large two strokes are just too thirsty for me.
...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2016, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

i know Frank Bowman retired but was not aware of...

i know Frank Bowman retired but was not aware of someone else making replacement rings. Wish i had ordered a few for the current engines i have as i have heard very good things about them!

Also...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

I could get bearings but doubt a ring. With its...

I could get bearings but doubt a ring. With its age its probably due for a piston and cylinder too,.

However the bolt deep in the head by the glow plug has part of a hex key snapped off inside it...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

My engine has no muffler, just the header pipe. ...

My engine has no muffler, just the header pipe.

Sounded fine that way too so i never bothered to check to see if it was even supposed to have one!

Going to make a base and stand for it and use...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Exact engine i have. It depends on what kind of...

Exact engine i have. It depends on what kind of performance your looking to get out of the plane. Its not a 3D type plane. If you want a "Sunday flyer" type that engine will get the job done. ...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

It flew it but had very little vertical. ...

It flew it but had very little vertical. However, mine was already old and well used when it went into my 1000 20 years ago so if your has less time on it, it might do the job a lot better.

i...
Forum: Kit Building
11-26-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Wore out an old OS 120 FS (non surpass) in my...

Wore out an old OS 120 FS (non surpass) in my US1000, swapping to a Saito 150 now.

Your looks great!

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2016, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

those links are not working... Bill S.

those links are not working...

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
07-31-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

that looks awesome!! All hand cut? Bill...

that looks awesome!!

All hand cut?

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
03-13-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Link does not work... Bill S.

Link does not work...

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

i was going to say that while great planes sells...

i was going to say that while great planes sells the plans, I kinda doubt they have all the templates for the formers and ribs on them (don't need that when supplied with a kit).

However, the ones...
Forum: Kit Building
03-03-2016, 04:32 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

interesting question! If they indeed were...

interesting question!

If they indeed were not going to release it again would be nice if they made plans available so a laser cutting service could offer a short kit...

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
11-02-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Try doing a google search then click 'images' at...

Try doing a google search then click 'images' at the top.

You should find several to choose from.

EDIT: try this shortened link: https://goo.gl/uUXiOq

EDIT2: Even my US 1000 is pictured!...
Forum: Kit Building
05-19-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

What about long (12") drill bits? they are...

What about long (12") drill bits? they are available online if you have the clearance for them alone.

Sharpened brass tube might work but will probably require frequent resharpening during the...
Forum: Kit Building
05-14-2015, 07:13 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Hugh fuel tank, that Moki will be thirsty!! ...

Hugh fuel tank, that Moki will be thirsty!!

Wondering how a 30-35 cc gas engine would work, but don't feel like cutting and redoing the nose on mine to find out...

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
05-12-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Stoner, what engine are you going to use on...

Stoner,
what engine are you going to use on your US 1000?

Thanks,
Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
03-17-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

I flew mine with a tired OS 120 Non surpass four...

I flew mine with a tired OS 120 Non surpass four cycle and it worked though I am moving to a Saito 150 now.

That 120 (two stroke correct?) should do fine.

Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2014, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Don't let the shipping cost alone stop you from...

Don't let the shipping cost alone stop you from trying to sell it. You do need to come up with a fair price for the plane considering the work that was done without going overboard but there is...
Forum: Kit Building
10-09-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Grayhound charges what a seat would cost so that...

Grayhound charges what a seat would cost so that is an option. i have received a few planes i purchased that way, and though its a bit of a drive for me to get to the terminal, it was a lot cheaper...
Forum: Kit Building
08-18-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Robert, Found your thread at that 'other' site....

Robert,
Found your thread at that 'other' site. Loved it.

With what you did (stock build) and jrf's mods, I am looking forward to building mine now!

Thanks guys!!
Bill S.
Forum: Kit Building
08-11-2014, 04:00 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

I too have a Dodge Ram for transportation. the...

I too have a Dodge Ram for transportation. the largest plane i have will just fit as long as i open the rear window of the cab and cap and slip the wing of my Nosen trainer through it, only then I...
Forum: Kit Building
08-09-2014, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

They look great!!!!!!!! Bill S>

They look great!!!!!!!!

Bill S>
Forum: Kit Building
07-09-2014, 03:13 AM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Congratulations Jim on a successful maiden!! ...

Congratulations Jim on a successful maiden!!

Considing what you said about how it flies, i will duplicate your mods on amine which i hope to start this weekend.

Did you put retracts or the...
Forum: Kit Building
07-07-2014, 05:09 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

Jim, Can't tell from that pic but is there any...

Jim,
Can't tell from that pic but is there any foam or some sort of padding around that battery? Just wondering if there is room for it.

Good luck and good weather for your maiden flight!!
...
Forum: Kit Building
07-05-2014, 07:06 PM
Replies: 3,198
Views: 366,039
Posted By Twin_Flyer

The engine mounted on it side always looks better...

The engine mounted on it side always looks better then one upright. I only mounted one inverted once, and it was always a problem...

Good idea about the battery floor!

Bill S.
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