Team Air Bike (Ultralight)

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

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.

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

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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

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"Scott" wrote in message
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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

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

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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