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...
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...
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...
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...
Thanks for the heads up on the website. I hope everything is ok. Does anyone have Jims phone number ? Maybe he doesnt know there is a problem. Scott...
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...
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, People forget that up here in Canada ultralights can weight a lot more then in the US. The market may be much smaller but if we are in it for the ...
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...
Pezz, that brings up an interesting question that maybe Jim hasnt thought of yet. That would be putting the plans in the FILEs area at the Yahoo main site....
Hi Pezz. The Poorboy is a lot like the single place Chinook in it's design. Of course it has ailerons unlike the original single place Chinook but in most...
Sure wish you were in the southern US. I have all the stuff to build a Poorboy including engine that I would give you a bargain on............ As to a...
Hi..Gotta agree w/Jerry on this question..I'm known as a "Weedhopper" authority online and absolutely love the design ! But to compare it to the poorby is like...
Sorry...........no. The actual construction that I have done is boom tube and A frame complete......... Have just gathered all the other parts....... In the...
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...
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...
Jim that is very good news. So glad to see your efforts and creativity will not disappear in the the trashcan of history. check out this web hosting company. ...
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...
Hi! I have been searching through the archives to determine if the PB can be built as a Part 103 compliant UL. So far I not sure. ... Is there a PB-U that is...
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 : /2008 Poorboy...
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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. ...
Great to see the website again!!! ... From: Jim Hartung To: poorboy@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, August 22, 2008 1:04 AM Subject: [poorboy] Web site Work is...
Sorry George, The Poorboy is not legal weight, a bit heavy, I don't beleive you can get it light enough or even want to because of airframe strength issues....
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...
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...
George, I will try to do a cut and past answer to your questions ... nothing wrong with that logic and by going with a bit heavier (up to gross of 1325 lb)...