I'm changing the battery in my SNS-8 Hiperlight and was wondering what I should use. The engine is a Rotax 447. Would a lead acid battery be OK? -- Thank You

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Hey, gang... Well, the Avionics BBS over on Yahoo was a spectacular failure. We had five posts in six months and we just let the board go away. There was a problem, though, that even as the administrator I found getting TO the board to be a royal pain in the tush. However, I get 8-10 posts a...

I sent an email to BedeCorp, not really expecting a reply,but was pleasantly surprised by a response. I asked if somewhere between the BD-4, and the BD-6, a LSA variant might be lie? Jim Bede's answer is that he hoped to have a new LSA at Oshkosh. I was hoping it was a planbuilt since the -4,and-6...

Anyone know the status of BD-18? http://www.jimbede.com/ Is it really a joke or what?

I have what I hope is a simple question on the BD-4 landing gear. On my BD-4 plans the rudder donuts that are called out for the main and nose gears are identified as a Lord Mount (J-11968-5). There is three of these required for each aircraft, one for each leg. My question is can you still buy...

See: http://www.bd-4.org/mellema.html

No engine, but... http://www.jimbede.com/images/pricelists/bd4.xls

BD-4 Project - SPARS and center section. - ALUMINUM wing ribs - ALUMINUM and standard landing gear legs - Longer cabin rails (still in shipping crate) to extend cabin 18-19" - Alum wheels and brakes - LOTS of rivets and hardware (incl clecos) - Pneum rivet squeezer and some other misc tools - I...

I am building a V-6 STOL (starts with a tri-pacer, wings and fuselage stretched, and powered by Ford V-6; designed by Dave Blanton) It looks as though the gross weights are similiar to a BD-4. How feasible would it be to mount the BD-4 center spar in the tri-pacer to allow BD-4 folding wings?...

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I'm writing a general Wikipedia article on the BD-5 (rewriting actually) and I'm trying to re-create the story. My interest is primarily from a "Popular someting" or "something Mechanics" magazine (currently at my parents house, I'll see if I can get it over the holidays - I don't think it was...

I've been to the bd-micro web site. I'm not really that serious about starting on that sort of a project, but it sure looks like fun. Just wondering if there are any other kits out there which are mostly aluminum and perhaps a bit more forgiving in the air. Thanks, Mark

Anybody know where I can find a copy of Plane & Pilot September 1973? There's supposed to be an article about the BD-6. I have the two Sport Aviation articles (7/73 and 7/74). Thanks! Owen

Hey ya'll I'm interested in the wing center section tube size on the BD17, the wing spar tube size, and also on the BD-6 if anyone has that information.

Have lost medical due to colon cancer surgery and follow up Chemo so decided to sell my Maine based BD4 re-engine project. Bird has 700 hrs and lyc engine was removed to install Ford/Blanton engine and vacuum gyro's. Needs prop, cowl mod and wiring completed - could be ready to fly again in a...

was the undercarriage design for the BD5 a competent design? I know all about the deficiencies in the 5 (I even still got the info pack :-) ) but in all the kerfuffel I've never heard a single bad word about Jim's undercarriage design. The design buzzing around in my head at the moment would work...

So, would I have to be insane to buy a complete BD5-B kit? I still remember the outrageous performance claims when the ads first appeared. What do people use for engines? (I think I can lay my hands on a Czech MiG APU and I have a buddy who is an expert on the Formula Mazda engines). -- Charlie...

NTBS posted today fatal BD5B crash in Traverse City, MI on 1 November. Looked close as thought it might have been Juan trying to fly his bird but was a 'B' not a 'J'. No info on engine, first flight or ????? Big John

the Beach Boy plans are now listed in KITPLANES mag. Build a negative staggerwing ultralight in aluminum tubing and plates.. fully enclosed two seater for home building.. www.alltrade.ws www.teslacentre.com.au