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I want to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Happy and safe flying. Bob in Missouri...
1 Nov 26, 2009
5:10 pm

bobinmissouri2000
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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...
3 Oct 12, 2009
1:50 pm

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Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the poorboy group. File : /Jim's...
16 Sep 19, 2009
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pblaf1017
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where can u download the plans...
4 Sep 11, 2009
12:04 am

jacobryon
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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...
1 Jun 13, 2009
10:59 pm

Scott Perkins
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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...
1 May 19, 2009
1:39 pm

Scott Perkins
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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...
2 Apr 11, 2009
5:18 am

Jim Hartung
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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...
1 Feb 27, 2009
11:26 pm

Geurink
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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...
5 Feb 3, 2009
1:23 am

Scott- Iron Design
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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...
1 Dec 29, 2008
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prasad bansod
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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...
5 Nov 10, 2008
12:49 pm

Jim Hartung
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Work is being done to the Poorboy Website, it should be up again soon. Check it out. Additional work will continue for awhile. Jim H. ...
3 Aug 22, 2008
12:48 pm

Scott Perkins
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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...
1 Jul 13, 2008
12:45 pm

Jim Hartung
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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...
2 Jul 4, 2008
5:48 pm

Scott Perkins
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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...
1 Jun 22, 2008
11:37 am

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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...
7 Jun 9, 2008
5:11 pm

Jerry Mahurin
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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...
2 Jun 7, 2008
1:55 am

Michel
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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...
1 Jun 6, 2008
1:55 pm

Jim Hartung
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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...
2 Jun 6, 2008
1:28 pm

Scott Perkins
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This is a SPAM FREE Group for Drifter Owners and Fans of this Exceptional Aircraft with almost 25 years of Service History ...
1 Apr 30, 2008
5:51 pm

John
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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...
1 Apr 11, 2008
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Scott Perkins
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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...
1 Feb 7, 2008
5:25 am

Kevin
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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...
1 Jan 4, 2008
2:25 pm

Jim Hartung
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Hi Guys, I just joined this group. Neat little UL! Anybody make part 103 with this? I'm in Upstate NY, near Rochester. Any Poorboys around here?...
3 Dec 9, 2007
9:24 am

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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 ...
1 Dec 2, 2007
3:09 am

somoaero
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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...
1 Nov 10, 2007
2:06 am

somoaero
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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...
3 Oct 21, 2007
4:12 am

Kevin Frazier
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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...
2 Oct 9, 2007
9:39 pm

David Downey
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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...
6 Oct 9, 2007
9:38 pm

David Downey
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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...
2 Sep 22, 2007
9:40 pm

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