Message #35

Date: Nov 16 1999 01:10:37 EST
From: "Mike Lund" <crafters@elgin.net>
Subject: New list member

Hi Guys
 
Just a quick note to let ya know there is a new lurker here.
 
I have been aware of the flybaby for a number of years, but untill today I had never seen the plans or the plane up close (all my wooden airplane experience is with Pietenpols).
 
Then, I came upon a treasure at about 9:30 this morning... a 1971 issue of the complete EAA plans for the fly baby. I have had my nose burried in the book and on every flybaby site I could find all day. NEAT little plane, and after a Sky Scout and an Aircamper the construction would be a snap. AND I happen to have an EA-82 handy without an airframe behind it ;-) hmmmm grey cells are turning ;-)
 
Have there been any major changes to the design since '71 (safety wise) ?
 
Also, being in Southern Ontario, aircraft spruce is hard to get, and worth more than gold when you get it...has anybody used a different wood for the plane (with appropriate sizings of course)?
 
Mike Lund
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The more money you throw at them,
the faster they fly.
 
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