Team Air Bike (Ultralight)

[flash]

Yes, ultralight, but not entirely off-topic, as I could be interested in
building one. I know this is probably the most knowledgeable forum on the
net for this question,

I know the original Team Air Bike ownership has passed to someone who is not
releasing it for build/sale.

But I saw one a couple of years ago, and I thought it had a lot of
potential. I would like one, maybe. I'd certainly like to give one (or the
plans) a closer look.

Or is there something similar? Wood/fabric wing, tube fuse and empennage?
And not too long in the building? The much-discussed "TexasParasol" might be
a bit heavy for U/L wouldn't it?

Thanks,

Flash

[Charlie[_2_]]

Flash wrote:
> Yes, ultralight, but not entirely off-topic, as I could be interested in
> building one. I know this is probably the most knowledgeable forum on the
> net for this question,
>
> I know the original Team Air Bike ownership has passed to someone who is not
> releasing it for build/sale.
>
> But I saw one a couple of years ago, and I thought it had a lot of
> potential. I would like one, maybe. I'd certainly like to give one (or the
> plans) a closer look.
>
> Or is there something similar? Wood/fabric wing, tube fuse and empennage?
> And not too long in the building? The much-discussed "TexasParasol" might be
> a bit heavy for U/L wouldn't it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Flash
>
>
>
>
>
Look at the Legal Eagle.

[Scott[_7_]]

Flash wrote:
> Yes, ultralight, but not entirely off-topic, as I could be interested in
> building one. I know this is probably the most knowledgeable forum on the
> net for this question,
>
> I know the original Team Air Bike ownership has passed to someone who is not
> releasing it for build/sale.
>
> But I saw one a couple of years ago, and I thought it had a lot of
> potential. I would like one, maybe. I'd certainly like to give one (or the
> plans) a closer look.
>
> Or is there something similar? Wood/fabric wing, tube fuse and empennage?
> And not too long in the building? The much-discussed "TexasParasol" might be
> a bit heavy for U/L wouldn't it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Flash
>
>
>
>
>
Research the "Legal Eagle" by Len Milholland. Similar to the airbike.
Plus, he sells plans for his half VW engine that the Legal Eagle is
designed around.

Scott

[flash]

"Scott" > wrote in message
.. .
> Flash wrote:
>> Yes, ultralight, but not entirely off-topic, as I could be interested in
>> building one. I know this is probably the most knowledgeable forum on the
>> net for this question,
>>
>> I know the original Team Air Bike ownership has passed to someone who is
>> not releasing it for build/sale.
>>
>> But I saw one a couple of years ago, and I thought it had a lot of
>> potential. I would like one, maybe. I'd certainly like to give one (or
>> the plans) a closer look.
>>
>> Or is there something similar? Wood/fabric wing, tube fuse and empennage?
>> And not too long in the building? The much-discussed "TexasParasol" might
>> be a bit heavy for U/L wouldn't it?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Flash
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
> Research the "Legal Eagle" by Len Milholland. Similar to the airbike.
> Plus, he sells plans for his half VW engine that the Legal Eagle is
> designed around.
>
> Scott

Scott, and Charlie,

Thanks, that's well along the lines of what I had in mind. There are a
number of web-sites on that one. A few years ago, I was at the local EAA
chapter when they were building a Mini-Max, and the wing-work looks similar.
I don't remember it being too complex or too many hours involved.

Might be worth springing for a set of plans.

Again, Thanks.

Flash

[Peter Dohm]

"Flash" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Scott" > wrote in message
> .. .
>>>
>> Research the "Legal Eagle" by Len Milholland. Similar to the airbike.
>> Plus, he sells plans for his half VW engine that the Legal Eagle is
>> designed around.
>>
>> Scott
>
> Scott, and Charlie,
>
> Thanks, that's well along the lines of what I had in mind. There are a
> number of web-sites on that one. A few years ago, I was at the local EAA
> chapter when they were building a Mini-Max, and the wing-work looks
> similar. I don't remember it being too complex or too many hours
> involved.
>
> Might be worth springing for a set of plans.
>
> Again, Thanks.
>
> Flash
One of the members of UL Chapter 71 built a Mini-Max a while back, and it
appeared to be a good flyer in addition to being readily dissmantled for
trailering. IRRC, he had one of the small Rotax engines in it. However, I
have never personally liked the mid wing.

Just as food for thought, however, strut braced high wings or parasols are
usually the easiest to keep light.

And as a little additional food for thought, the venerable Jodel D9 could
come very close to meeting Part 103 specs if equipped with a very light
engine--and the recovery parachute allowance might make it fit. It does not
fit into a trailer; but if you prefer a low wing...

Peter

[Lou]

Why not take a look at the Fisher 202?
http://www.fisherflying.com/fleet/FP202/index.php
Lou

[Peter Dohm]

"Lou" > wrote in message
...
> Why not take a look at the Fisher 202?
> http://www.fisherflying.com/fleet/FP202/index.php
> Lou

Good point, and there are probably more ideas in Kitplanes. There used to be
in Experimenter as well, but it may be almost entirely LSA by now.

Peter