Sloppy Piloting

Stealth Pilot wrote in
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Probably about 1/4 done. Need to finish weld the fuse and start
assembling the wings. Al the major parts for the wings are made now.

Bertie

thats not a bad start.


Well, for the time that's taken it is!

what gets me is that the mx twonks never realise that you build an
aeroplane out of little bits that individually dont cost that much.

MMm, Bipes are expensive to build..

my Druine Turbulent has rudder and fin done. elevator and horizontal
stabiliser done and the fuselage all but complete but for some
finishing and bottom sheeting. wings are to go.
timber is Queensland Hoop Pine which is superb stuff to work with when
you find good bits. the ply is some birch out of finland but mainly
marine grade hoop pine ply. total cost to date for half an aeroplane
is between $200 and $300.
I reckon that I could build an aerobatic Corby Starlet fuselage for
under $500, twice the cost of the plans.



Yeah, probably. That;'s a nice little airplane!

why dont the twonks ever get out and have a go?
it isnt hard. just some techniques to learn. it is good fun.
keep on ripping into them for me. you're giving me building time :-)

keep on building the hatz. it will be a good aircraft when finished.
if I bring a beer can I fly it :-)


Of couse! You'll find it a breeze to fly even compared to the Auster.
I've flown a couple of them. Even easier than a Citabria to fly. About
85 mph is your lot, though!


Bertie