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How many of you have built your own PPG? Was it difficult? Did you use a kit or plans, if so which? How much did you end up spending to build your own? What...
paratrooper752000
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Jul 1, 2005
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Jeff or John, I will be glad to host the video and provide a link, if someone will email it to me. I can't download it because of the download limits on...
Rob Reynolds
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Jul 1, 2005
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Thanks Rob, I will email it to you tonight. John ... if ... web...
John De Franco
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Jul 1, 2005
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Hi Ron, The cage on the plans was designed for the Black Devil and the Simonini, 9.5 inches deep. Other engines will work, but the clutched engines are...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 2, 2005
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Hi Scott, I would say the biggest factor in building from plans or a kit would depend more on useing the proper tools and methods than on a persons skill...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 2, 2005
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Thanks for the help with the video Guys, I do not think I can put it on my cheap website. Honestly, I would not know how to anyways. Jeff B...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 2, 2005
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The first thing I did was design some drill guides to build the Skybolt ppg. To get a nice finished product with these plans, it is important to be able to...
ron wehba
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Jul 2, 2005
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I met with the guy drawing the plans and the guy helping me with the video tonight, I am hoping for a July 15 release date if all goes well. Thanks, Jeff B...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 8, 2005
4:38 am
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Great to hear Jeff! I'm looking forward to it. You've put a lot of work into it in the past several years. I guess it gives you a whole different repects for...
Ron Hogan
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Jul 8, 2005
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Jeff and I have been working on the instructional video and it is inches away from being done. It is turning out real well. It is extremely informative and...
John De Franco
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Jul 14, 2005
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I am picking up what should be the final version of the plans on Friday, if there are no errors, we will be mailing them out next week!! Ron, I will not be...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 15, 2005
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I only have 2 connector kits left of the 5 I had made, I have to order at least 5 at a time from the machinist to keep the price at $500.00. Volume is...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 15, 2005
4:24 am
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Jeff, Can you post a picture of what the connectors look like? Regards, Ron...
Ron Hogan
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Jul 15, 2005
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The printed part of the plans are finished! The construction video will be done in a day or two. We'll be mailing them out next week! Jeff B...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 16, 2005
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... I'm not sure Ron, it's top secret! Really they are not that special, it's just that they are bolted on in a way that keeps the cage hoop clean so the...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 16, 2005
1:43 am
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Since I have recieved questions on the cost of shipping the plans that I cannot answer at this time, We will pay shipping in the US. untill August 31st 2005....
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 18, 2005
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What is the total, ready to fly weight of this unit with a BD motor. Tom...
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Jul 18, 2005
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I have had this unit on a non certified scale along with a skycruiser Black Devil that had a deluxe harness, which is a few pounds heavier than my standard...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 18, 2005
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Any issues in putting a larger engine in for tandem like the MZ or simonini? How easy to mod the frame for large tandem props? Attach points for the tandem...
perrymorrison
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Jul 19, 2005
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One of the next ones we build here will get a Simonini, I do not anticipate any problems mounting it. I have in mind to mount it with the head up like Fly...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 19, 2005
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Check out the photo section of for "Skybolt in action"...
John De Franco
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Jul 19, 2005
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Jeff, I'm curious about everything being bolted together. Are you using the nylock nuts, locktite and or torquing everthing. I'm looking forward to seeing the...
Ron Hogan
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Jul 20, 2005
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Yes Ron, Nylock nuts, locktite on any bolt that does not get a nut, but threads into aluminum. I have not used a torque wrench, although it may be a good idea....
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 20, 2005
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Guys, I wanted to recommend a good throttle that only costs $70.00 and does have cruise control. I bought one about 6 months ago from Leon at Paracruiser for...
Ron Hogan
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Jul 21, 2005
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Thanks Ron, Leon has verbally agreed to supply harnesses, fuel tanks, and throttles to my customers, I do like that throttle also. Thanks, Jeff B ... does...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 21, 2005
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A V-block would certainly work but you will also need a way to drill another hole at the other end of the tube parallel (or 90 degrees) to the first hole. I am...
Jeff Baumgartner
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Jul 21, 2005
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I have been looking into various "Doweling Jigs". I think one could get one of these devices to work John...
John De Franco
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Jul 22, 2005
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How about a plastic block instead of Aluminum? Would be cheaper, but would it last as long? Carbon fiber? Ron ... be...
Ron Hogan
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Jul 23, 2005
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Wow! Jeff you did a lot of work! I just got done watching the two DVDs and they are packed with info and how to. You didn't take any short cuts when showing...
Ron Hogan
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Jul 23, 2005
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Hi, Kiln dried hardwood such as you can buy sticks of in the hardware store makes a good drill jig if you oversize the hole and press in a metal bushing to act...
Clarke
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