Hey guys, I'm Darren from South Georgia. I'm trying to decide on a new project, and the affordaplane looks like it would be a lot of fun. All of my flying...
Hi all, Does anyone have any info on modifying a Rotax 503 to free air cooling.My motor is a non-provision sled motor with points and after watching CPS's dvd...
Hi All, If anyone is looking to wire up their Affordaplane or any homebuilt or ultralight aircraft, a great source of wire, which can be bought by the foot in...
I am a fairly new member (freflite) and am in the process of deciding which engine I will use. I am puzzeled by more than one 2-cycle installation in the photo...
I am just getting started with my A-plane and would like to look at completed craft and work with those getting their designs together. I live just outside of...
Hello, I just finished a new website for homebuilt aircraft. www.homebuiltdirectory.com <http://www.homebuiltdirectory.com/> We are trying to grow it to be...
http://theaffordaplaneresource.blogspot.com/2011/11/gents-big-silver-affordaplane.html Check it out. The motor is VERY heavy. I would not recommend it. ...
Recently I bought an Affordaplane project and off course jumped ahead to what power plant to use. I looked at a video of an A-plane using an A084 military...
The A804 engine was used on various military equipment, mostly to drive pumps or small generator heads. The military discontinued use of this engine only...
Just a little encouragement for you builders. I'm not mooved by those who say it won't work. You are waisting your time. Icrow hoped my aplane again yesterday...
Gent uses that engine. I am not sure I'd use that motor. His plane is somewhere around 425lbs. Which leads to much higher flight and landing speeds. His ...
The fine for flying an unapproved airplane is $1000 per flight. Being over 254 lbs, without an N number qualifies you for that prize. Flying without a pilots...
I dont understand. Why is it that Legal Eagle can make the weight yet Affordaplane can't? I like Affordaplanes' metal wings. Seems like that would be lighter...
The heavy part of the aplane is the fuselage so changing the wing would not help much. I am using a Texas Parasol fuselage with the lighter design for the...
The Aplanes fuselage is based on a 2 dimensional design. Because of this it has to use thicker and heavier materials in order for it to handle the real 3...
I am new to the group and joined to get new info to make the build better ie.. the landing gear, I do not care for all the unwanted emails of people quoting...
Gentelman this will be my last post and my goodbye. I have decided to leave this group and there is many reasons for that. #1 I find I am wasting way to much...
I am sorry, I read a post where it was given what the weight of the Aplane was and I cannot find it for the life of me. Can you tell me what the the average...
If its welded are gussetts still used? And if not theres some weight saved! Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4GLTE smartphone
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http://theaffordaplaneresource.blogspot.com/ Please, puruse it, it has most of the important affordaplane information. If your plane isn't listed, tell me, I...
I am building a Aplane. Would you go with the foam ribs or aluminum ribs? I have a feeling that the foam ribs will Break on me job flight. Has Anyone used the...
Hello, I just downloaded The Affordaplane plans. Time and money are no object. I know this question is been asked but I searched and still havent had my...
I've got more projects than than the wife will allow! Selling: Legal Plans with "Codes", A-Plane Frame, LG, Wheels, Cables,Center Stick, Tail Feathers. 30...
Hi im just wondering has anybody built the afordaplane in the uk or ireland? Im thinking of building and would like to know is all the parts able to be got...
