clare at snyder.on.ca wrote in message
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On Sat, 2 Jun 2007 19:39:04 -0400, "WC" wrote:

I originaly posted this to rec.av.ultralights but thought you folks might
have useful iformation and insights....

I'm contemplating building this combination and would love opinions. The
reasons for this choice is combination of price (I would like to keep as
low
as possible) and my ability to construct most of it. Opinions and links to
information would be appreciated. If you have other ideas please let me
know.

Thanks;
WayneC

Make sure you build the upgraded wing - as per plans is BORDERLINE.
You will also be making mods as you go, As Per Plans does not work.
Half VW will be heavy for the power you get. Not 103 legal in the US -
may as well put on a whole 1200 or 1500 and have adequate power.


Thanks for the reply.
The plans I have (.pdf file) are the second edition revised 4/2000.
Would that include the "Upgraded" wing?
Looking at the Rotax 447 w/exhaust and air-filter, no electric but with
B-Drive it looks like 82 lbs. for 39.6 hp.
Hummel's engines are running (according to their website) 37 and 45 hp
at 85 and 84 lbs (is this with exhaust? Can you hand crank the VW? How much
does electric start add to weight? )
Is there a better choice of engine for this plane?

Thanks again.