I'm looking for a ship in any condition that's reasonably priced. If I had lots of money, I'd buy a Lear. I'm hoping somebody has a FB that's not getting flown...
John On barnstormers... there is one for sale. $8500.oo OBO It's located in Marysville, PA Looks like it in need of some TLC. Jerry Radial Engine Skybolt ...
I have a Fly Baby project available, but in California. $2.5K. Some instruments, engine mount for O-235 with cowling, no engine. Covered. No builder's...
Good morning, I'm a newbie to the group. I'm the 3rd owner of a Flybaby built in 1977 with an A-65, tapered crank. I've owned and flown this a/c since 1987. ...
Hello listers, Another one...How many degrees deflection are you getting on the up aileron and the down aileron. I know the limit is set by the meeting of the...
Not having the plans to look at at the moment, shouldn't there be mechanical stop to prevent the bolt heads from making contact? Digging a hole in the spar =...
Roy, From I remember at the moment, Mr. Bowers designed the ailerons to have a 2:1 ratio of diffential. That ratio is built right into the linkage (stick and...
I've been occupied raising my family but I am able to get back to my project finally. My Fly Baby was built in the 60's and is dissassembled right now. I was...
Hi Bob, I think that this is the Fly Baby that was based in Rockford- right? If so I have some history on this plane. First, even in the condition it was in,...
Thanks to all for advice. Drew, it's not the hinge bolts interfering ( I'm using countersunk set screws and nut plates), it's the bolt heads holding on the...
Hi Dirk, Greetings from South Africa :-) I am currently r= erstoring a previously burnt FB in South Africa, and would consider a more complete project instead ...
Yes thats the kite Harry. You were very helpful when I considered buying it. I've kept your babied A65 well pickled and waiting to get back in the air. I...
I am in San Jose, California, about 1.5 hours (+/-, depending on traffic) from Vacaville. I'll get some photos for you--probably withing the next few days--and...
Greetings Everyone, EAA Chapter 193, and Cuyler Airpark resident John Wanamaker announces we will host another one of our tasty Ice Cream Socials on SATURDAY,...
I will mark it on my calender. This is a wonderfull fly in. I am sad that I had to miss last week but I am on the mend and will see you at the meeting on...
Thanks Jeff, Thanks for your kind words. Everyone seems to really enjoy themselves. And... the wife and I really enjoy having so many GREAT folks show-up! ...
Hi all, I will be in Murfreesboro, Tennessee over the Memorial Day weekend for a geocaching event. Are there any list members in the area? I'm always game to...
Drew, N34LN is located in Huntsville, AL at Moontown (International), 3M5. We're about 90 miles south of Murfreesboro. The fly-toy may be down over Memorial...
How about Dallas, TX?????? I work for the City of Dallas Aviation at Executive Airport. I would like to get up close to a Fly Baby to really get a good look....
... I've taken my January 2009 download of the FAA registration database and run a Fly Baby sort on it. You can see the listings for all US-registered Fly...
Hi Jim, I could probably make it there for a day trip. I'll be flying into and out of Nashville so will have a rental car. I will try and email you next week...
Looks good Matt, a very tidy and logical layout! Drew Fly Baby Mk 1a CF-UFL "Stringbag" ~Those magnificent men and their Fly Baby machines ~ ... From: wby0nder...
Nice looking panel but where are you going to put the PFD and MFD? How long before you upgrade to a JPI engine analyzer with fuel flow? and what the heck is...
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