> > >> >> >> To all the FlyBaby enthusiasts, >> >> It occurred to me that this forum would be useful in putting together >> a Directory of current and active FlyBaby's with more than a N # and >> builders name. The Directory could be useful in planning future Fly-Ins >> or other FlyBaby specific events. In addition you may gain some insight >> about how others have solved problems or improved the design (if that >> is possible). So, here is my input--I'll attach a photo when I find a >> digital camera. >> >> Builder/Owner: Wayne Spani >> 11506 Oculto Rd. >> San Diego, CA 92127 >> 858-485-1052 >> >> Home Airport: Ramona (RMN) >> >> Registration Number: N37983 >> >> Plan Set: 805 >> >> First Registered: 1979 >> >> Total Time: 1335 hrs >> >> Engine: Lycoming O-235 >> >> Prop: Rhem 75x47 >> >> Radio/NAV Icom A-200/Magellan GPS >> >> Cruise: 100 MPH @ 2500 >> >> Climb: 1000 FPM >> >> Ceiling: 14000 >> >> Not-to-plans features: 1. Single wire rigging. Replaced the double >> 1/8" and nicos with single 3/16" and A/N >> terminals. >> 2. Pressure cowl. >> 3. Rear spar carry thru at station 5 using >> 1/4" 4130 rod attached to the spar plates. >> 4. Modified the tail wheel spring saddle at >> the bottom of the fin spar to carry the >> vertical >> loads into the "U" bracket in the fuselage. >> The original design applies those landing >> loads >> to the bottom of the fin spar only -- mine >> lasted about 500 hrs. >> 5. Added a tail tie down release that is >> released using full up elevator--a "must" for >> >> hand propping. >> 6. Pre oiler & Ney Nozzles in the engine. >> 7. Windmill generator. >> >> Remember, keep the airspeed up and the greasy side down. > > Wayne