Hello Group:I have been working hard on my Poorboy the last 2-1/2 months and am going to be able to start covering shortly.The tail surfaces and fuse are ready...
I was looking closely at the design of these parts and I dont think they could be improved any at all as far as strength and weight. Does anyone have any...
I was at Youtube initially looking at this Hang Loose video Hang Loose Hang Glider Home Movie http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s3YEEhOO3o When I noticed this...
Its been a long time since I've posted and was wondering how the builders are doing. Could anyone give me an estimate of how many are flying and how many are...
Just to answer the STC question on the poor boy: No Supplemental Type Certificate needed because it's not Type Certificated. In a nutshell, the whole point of...
Hi! I am at present a non-pilot, but am looking around for a design to build. I am attracted to many things about the PB. I had been expecting to fly an UL...
hi there ..plz semd me as much info as u all can ..and i wil try my level best to keep up to.. happy to be here.. regadrs bye Connect with friends all over the...
I think I miss-stated part of that roll discussion.. It is true that dihedral is a component of roll stability and so is wing length. To add a bit of...
Hi my fellow aviation friends. I sent this to the EAA and FAA on June 16th. I Don't suppose anything will come out of it but it was one of those insperation...
Yes the plans are still available. Send (Mail) $50.00 check or money order To: Poorboy Aviation 5920 62nd St. SW Minot, ND 58701 hartungj@... You can still...
I appreciate you assistance and reply's Scott. Any chance you could ask the question of Jim regarding the plans could be available on the site? Bob. I had...
G'day all I have been lurking for some time. Sorry the Poorboy site has closed. Can one still get a set of plans? I see that they were able to be downloaded at...
I understand Jim. I wish you had let us know as I personally would have paid to keep the web site up just for pure educational sake. I think you were too quick...
Hi All. Good Luck this year Scotty on the project. I did stop the Poorboy web site, too little activity and the cost of keeping the site up and running...
Hi All, I've been busy with school and hadn't checked in much since Fall. With summer here (and me taking a leave), I'm going to try to make a big push to...
I was reminded by a good friend of this project and was glad to once again review the fantastic detail photos. ( fantastic if you have a penchant for tube...
I know, y'all have likely seen enough of this add... but I'm coming to the fly-in this weekend and I'm bringing it with me. The new carb, the jet kit, the...
It appears I have a mistake on the later plans. Note that where the wing spar center to center demention is 46" (change the wing spacing stick also) is should...
Hi Everyone, In case you haven't heard, we've uploaded a FREE picture classifieds to our website. So if you have something to sell or are looking for ...
Hello Everyone, We thought you might be interested in a recent addition to our website. We are beginning to offer homebuilt aircraft materials and supplies...
I have a NEW Cuyuna ULII-02 428cc 2-stroke engine in original box for sale. This engine is commonly used in Ultra light aircraft, snowmobiles and other project...
Hey Jim- I saw these pics of engine mounts ( see attached )in your CD- photo collection and tried to find the part numbers in your manual but you only...
I dont quite agree with the necessity of the 3/8 aluminum insert into the squished tube ends other than to possibly prevent the tube from squishing so much the...
Could anyone give me the heads up on how many Poorboys are out there flying or near flying? Jim did a great job on his design and I feel that his support for...