hey, i didnt know about the realweed sim! i installed it and now i can do that cross country from north carolina to alabama ive been meaning to do. thanks! now...
Hi,Can someone help with what the control throws supposed to be, how many inches ,ect left and right and up and down, my rudder seems to have twice as much...
Hey Fred, Thought I would talk to you about your control issue. Before I do I would like to know: 1. What model Weedhopper do you have? New? used? rebuilt?...
Fred, On my plane the rudder control horn is longer on one side then it is on the other. If you are standing behind the plane, the longer side is on the left...
saturday evening the sky was quiet and clear after a rain. miss patience and i went up to scout for badguys to harass and, finding none, we came back and...
Vince, Its a 40 , new ,factory, all factory parts, no slack, deflection is the most to the right, longest horn is on the left side, thanks ,fred ... From:...
Ditto here too!(on the elevator travel amount) My newer model 40 has the left side hole abit farther from the pivot than the right side also on the rudder...
Hey Fred, I had a bad experience with those circular clips on the pins that secure the rudder horn shackles. One almost worked loose in-flight. I did a write...
Hey Fred, Congratulations on the new 40! I was almost positive you had a new 40 plane when I heard your description, but I have learned to not assume anything....
I have a question on this subject. My 2nd Hopper that I got from Tracy Sharp, has a belt drive on it and a RH prop. I have not flown this bird yet, but ...
- WEEDHOPPER DEPOT MAINTENANCE GROUP To: Airman B.Shamblin, A/3C - RAF Fighter/Patrol Pilot Dear Sir: Some of our pilots have experienced exactly the same...
Gee Larry, Don't have enough data to predict handling characteristics. What did Tracey say? Has he ever flown it? Why the bastard arrangement? Normally the...
I was inspecting my plane, getting ready for the flying season here in NY, when I noticed a small tear in the elevator where the struts attach. I have some ...
ah, yes, very good old chap!! saved my bacon again, im sure!! ill get right down there and get the one you recommend. a3c b shamblin/miss patience. ... ...
Vince, I have attached a picture of the belt drive system. It seems to work fine, but I am not pleased with it. I have a 277 on this Weedhopper and I am ...
Jim, I would use poly tach or poly glue. I am wondering why it ripped? Wes ... From: Jim Nelson To: Weedhopper@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 03, 2004 10:20...
Wow Larry, Is you prop off set to the right side by about 3 or 4 inches? I wonder who invented that drive system. That looks like the belt tightener off my...
Hi Blade... After viewing your repair proceedure page. I am wondering....just out of curiosity...any reason why you used a CANNIBUS LEAF as your design? Looks ...
Larry, If you'd like to have a standard belt drive unit for your R277, I have an extra one. It's a Hegar unit with low time and is very good condition....
Because it is a Weedhopper of course! ;) Also, the colors matched my leaf-green hopper pretty well. I had a black-and-white MINISTRY patch I was thinking...
Vince, thanks very much, and I will throw out the pins, fred ... From: Vince Calhoun, Sr. To: weedhopper@... Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ADVERTISEMENT ......
Blade, I think landing out is just great. It is also dangerous. You never really know about the legality issue. Seems like a disgruntled property owner will...
... ================================== It looks like the fabric was just loose enough to rub against the sharp ends of the strut where they bolt to the...
Hi Vince, Thanks for sharing your experience....I appreciate having your vast experience and good judgement to help sort out complicated issues like this one. ...
Hi Vince, Hope it did not make you too homesick seeing those pictures! To tell the truth - I dont fly to the coast very often.....it is windy over there! I ...
Blade, Thanks Man, yes some of those pics make me homesick for sure. You bet its windy over there! I am amazed you took the flight on with such a cavalier...
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