Bruce

You have done some very nice work.  I'd like to hear about the pipe you used to make a couple of the long bends.  Did the radius of the pipe work out well for you?  The parts look ver nice in the photos.  Would you say that the pipe was a good option worth the time or would you suggest looking for a long break?  You have posted soem nice photos.  Keep up the good work.  .

Joe b

Bruce

Since you have started your fusalaage I thought I would ask how much time you spent drawing the paterns out for the odd shapped side panels?  Did you find it difficult to keep the cut edges identical so the sides matched up?  Most of the build is basiclly straight lines and the side panels are critical to getting the cage to fit properly and square up for proper wing lines.  Are you building the fusalage first so that you can adjust the wing connection points as you build the wings?  It appears that you haven't done the wings yet and that is somehting that I have been considering.  I don't know which is easier to adjust should the need arrise.  Will you build your cage or purchase?  I like the idea of using the pipe to bend some of htose parts.  from you photos it looks like it worked well.  Thank you for your time.

Joe B

The Viking engine makes the most sense and gives you the best bang for the buck.  Compare the numbers to a 912...then look at the price.  You get everything you need FWF for less than $17K.  He has a very sharp cowling/polished spinner/3 blade ground adjustable prop/engine mount/wiring harness/dual fuel pumps/FADEC/oil cooler etc.  He has a video on engine installation.  You are able to order the engine /components online as well as put money down and make regular payments.  An Engine ordered March 1st will be ready the end of August.  This will allow you time to run lines/fancy panel etc.

I talked with the presidents of UL, Corvair....they both spoke very highly of Jan Eggenfellar and were very impressed with his technical expertise.  I only wish that he had a salesman to talk to.  He's so busy and trying to manage a rapidly growing business that he sometimes leaves us customers hanging.

Hi Bruce, I see you are a scratch builder. You have no idea how much respect and admiration I have for you guys to tackling such a project. Hope your having fun, good luck.

Hi Bruce

Deon Here from South Africa. Thanx for the support. Every time i open my plans i just cant wait to start snipping and bending. However, unfortunately, preparations have to be made and finances gathered for materials. But, never the less, any advise, tips and spare parts (ha ha) are welcome.

Kind Regards

Deon lombard

Hi Bruce

Deon Here from South Africa. Thanx for the support. Every time i open my plans i just cant wait to start snipping and bending. However, unfortunately, preparations have to be made and finances gathered for materials. But, never the less, any advise, tips and spare parts (ha ha) are welcome.

Kind Regards

Deon lombard

Hi. Bruce. I went with the header tank so I could use all the fuel in the wing tanks and still have a reserve for emergencies. Also I had heard that it was possible to get a fuel starvation situation with low fuel on a steep decent. 

Hello Bruce,

CAMit is the manufacturing company that has always made Jabiru engines to Jabiru's spec. They have come out with their own version, similar but better.

I had two Jabiru engines that both failed with camshaft-related issues.  That is why I have switched to CAMit.

CAMit's web site is: http://camitaeroengines.net/

steve