The engine on the Fly Baby currently on Ebay is a Continental PE90- a converted ground power unit. Note that the engine is equipped with a single magneto and...
... I agree Harry, not an outstanding flybaby example. I've been talking to the guy and he says the spars aren't damaged any but that rig is attached to the ...
I ordered FlyBaby plans last summer. They never arrived. It was during that messy time. I thought I evenutually canceled the check, but apparently not. It was...
Anyone in 'net'shot is invited to our EAA 1167 BBQ fly-in in Green Sea, SC tomorrow. http://www.eaa1167.org/location.html We'd love to have a Flybaby or 6 show...
... I met David Bowers (Pete's son by his first marriage) at the Hall of Fame ceremony for Pete last week. He told me Alison has moved to Arizona. So I don't...
Ron Wanttaja
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Nov 8, 2004 3:30 pm
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Hi Ron: I'm not as sore about it as I sounded. When I got my checking account statement, it just stung a little wound I thought had healed ;-). I would love to...
I have posted picture of Splinters in the photo section for all to see. Got out this weekend to enjoy a couple hours flying on Sunday. What fun fall weather...
Well, I've (sort of) recovered from my trip to Oshkosh last week, to attend the induction of Pete Bowers into the EAA Hall of Fame. If you want just the...
Ron Wanttaja
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Nov 10, 2004 7:51 am
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... <cackle> "Never believe it until it's officially denied." ... <hah> You mad fool. ... Well... that's just blind random luck. Good for you, man. This...
oh no... I'm flying a certain NORTHWEST airline home (new england) for holidays... because last year I flew another airline from the UNITED states of america...
Ron, You need to travel with me to China or Papua New Guinea to put your trip to Oshkosh in perspective- at least your experiences occurred in a user friendly...
Got this in an email.... ... I have an extra set of wings, J-3 cowling type, J-3 exhaust system, J-3 wheels and brakes, extra wing hardware, many extra engine...
Ron Wanttaja
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Nov 13, 2004 4:31 pm
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G'day all, yes Harry there is a little group of Flybaby fans in Australia. Place is so big we don't get to see each other, my aircraft VH-FBY is on its wheels...
I've posted a writeup to my web page on how the Fly Baby qualifies under the new US rules: http://www.bowersflybaby.com/tech/lsa.html Ron Wanttaja...
Ron Wanttaja
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Nov 14, 2004 12:48 am
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Hi John, Ross Bowden, Manager of Product Support for Gippsland Aeronautics is the new owner (kind of- the deal is done, but the plane is due to be shipped back...
G'day all, I couldn't believe FBY was still available when I was looking, so I had to grab it. Thanks for the heads up Harry I will email Ross in a week or so ...
Waynne James, a longtime friend of the Bowers family, has assembled a list of the books written by Pete Bowers. She's granted me permission to include in on ...
Anyone know how much fabric is required to cover a Fly Baby? I'm ordering some materials to re-cover the White Tornado but I can't find my plans and I won't...
Like many men, I get attached to particular items of clothing. My wife is always complaining about the age of the shirts in my wardrobe, or the colander-like...
Would anyone be willing to share your procedures/tips for handpropping an A65 during cold weather. Mine starts pretty easy when its warm. But I have a hec of a...
... [...] ... Know what? Let me recommend the L.L. Bean A-2 copy. http://tinyurl.com/3zqw7 Goatskin (just about bomb-proof) with 100 grams of Thinsulate in...
... Another terrific flying story, Ron! My A-2 replica came from Wilson's about 10 years ago IIRC. The pocket seams are trashed, the zipper is coming unglued...
Harry, I'm sorry I don't have the exact answer but maybe this will help. At SNF a couple of years ago I was given materials quotes by two different Poly Fiber...
... Thanks, Billy. That *does* look good. I was looking to not spend too much, but as my wife pointed out, I wear the damn things for so long that it makes...
... Aircraft Spruce catalog lists 45 yards (70" width) for "Average aircraft the size of Piper J-3, PA-11, PA-25, Aeronca, Taylorcraft." Also 1 roll of 1" ...
... (nod) I'm tellin' ya. I've been happy as hell with mine, for a long time. There's a picture, here -- http://www.two--four.net/Essays/ (I was focusing...
Hi all, I have been looking through the plans trying to find how to fasten the plate that covers the inspection hole on the aft left side of the fuselage. I...
Hi Denis, I'm home for a few weeks 8:^) My FB uses small, self-tapping stainless steel screws to fasten this plate. This may sound crude, but it is simple and...
Hi Denis Mine has a doubler behind the hole and has small nut-plates installed and small machine like screws attach the plate to the fuselage. hope this helps ...
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