Hi, The foam used is flotation billets used for docks, check with your marine outfitters. It is Dow large cell extruded styrofoam. Regards, Charlie Johnson ...
... Hi Vern My plane will have an EA81 fuel injectors and turbo with a variable prop as these engine are easy to get and parts are plentifully . my weight is...
Soobies are a viable option. We see lots of them at Arlington EAA each year. I drive a Corvair car also..and own several other engines. I also have an 1988...
Vern, My company WinterHawk Technology got to the eleventh hour of putting a now well known German diesel on the front of a Lancair, back in 2004. The numbers...
Here is soobie question to the group. I have a brand new 2.5l EJ25 engine. I am considering using it direct drive on a Dragonfly with the radiators in the...
Jon could give you some insight on his aircraft that may help. I would suggest a subscription to "Contact" magazine....that is one source that will wet your...
Uh oh! you found my sweet tooth Rick. Rudolf is not done yet! I also believe we have a lot more room to work with for aviation powerplants using the ever...
... drive on a Dragonfly with the radiators in the back fed air through NACA scoops. > Would that setup be too heavy, or would I be better off installing it...
I am regretfully putting my Dragonfly project up for sale. It is a Task kit. Also included is a never run assembled Great Plains 2180 76hp motor with the...
All, Is the CD still available for the Newsletters? Does anyone have an index of the plans? My DBFN collection is incomplete and I would like to make sure I...
... If your DBFN collection includes #14 (early 1984) there's an index to the construction manual on page 8; I xeroxed it and put it on the inside cover of my...
Hello group, I have received my airworthiness certificate for my Dragonfly MkIII and now I need to get some training / familiarity in type. Is there anyone on...
Randy, To clarify are you looking for Tri- Fly / Tri-Q type training? I thought you had a Q2 guy lined up for dual familiarization ride. Have you had any time...
Charlie, I'm looking for any experience I can get. I Don't think there are more than a couple flying tri fly's in existence. I have talked to a local with a...
Hi guys!, I have just bought a DF MK l l I would oike to find a CFI, or another DF owner that will help me get time in type. I am located in FL. Thanks! ...
Hi Chris,  Congratulations and welcome! I am in Florida as well and currently building a Mark 1Dragonfly. I believe there is a D-fly owner in central...
Hey Chris, You and I may be the only MK III owners and we are on the opposite sides of the country. I just got mine certified and am also looking for help...
A rather rough looking set of Q2 plans showed up on eBay this morning. No Templates. . . but hey. . . they're cheap! http://goo.gl/Kt8fh Cheers, Dan Yager QBA...
Friends, A question came up that I need some help answering. If you've been assigned a test flight area that encompasses several airports, can one who is still...
Patrick, According to my limitations, and my FAA adviser you cannot land at another airport until you have demonstrated that you can safely land and take off ...
Pat, The way it was explained to me, my area is bounded by the forte rest out airports anything in the area is fair game even SLC in Class B if for some reason...
Randy, Who do you have to demonstrate this to? Of course I am in a comparative rural area, but all of my bounding airports are shorter narrower and rougher...
Charlie, As with most of the test "results" no one is verifying them but yourself. I was told it would be good to keep a flight log with performance data. and...
Randy, I live in Class D adjacent to Hill approach, under the Class B veil with MOA's and restricted airspace. If I had to stay in E and G I would not have...
Hi Pat, I was given Porterville to Sacramento through the San Joaquin central valley without restrictions. Terry KSCK N51079 ... [Non-text portions of this...
Pat, Just another data point. I had asked for a 30 mile circle when I applied for AW cert. Got a 25 mile circle to keep me out of class D at ALO. Must depend...
