Which sport/acro biplane from plans?

Dave,

The M14P in the model 12 can be operated at 10 or 11 gal per hour just sporting
around locally. On typical flights, the fuel consumption is the same as a 540
lycoming. 170mph cruise at about 9000ft will burn 14.5-15.5 gallons per hour.

Kevin

"Dave" wrote in message
om...
David Hill wrote in message
For the M337:
The Great Lakes Biplane 2T-1A from Great Lakes Plans Co looks like it
fits your criteria.

Where would I find info on this one? Great Lakes Plans Co doesn't
Google for me.

I am currently leaning toward the Pitts 12 but don't really want that
high of a fuel burn rate.

Dave
N36078 '41 BC-12-65

Well, OK, do a Murphy Renegade Spirit with an O-200 or a Baby Lakes or Buddy
Baby Lakes, and somebody here will take the Tee Crate off your hands.

"Larry Smith" wrote in message
Well, OK, do a Murphy Renegade Spirit with an O-200 or a Baby Lakes or Buddy
Baby Lakes, and somebody here will take the Tee Crate off your hands.


You get my Taylorcraft when you pry it from my cold dead hands....

I just want something a little faster that looks neat. Needs at least
2 seats too. 2 wings and a round engine makes the Pitts 12 look
really neat.

Dave
N36078 '41 BC-12-65

"Dave" wrote in message
om...
"Larry Smith" wrote in message
Well, OK, do a Murphy Renegade Spirit with an O-200 or a Baby Lakes or
Buddy
Baby Lakes, and somebody here will take the Tee Crate off your hands.


You get my Taylorcraft when you pry it from my cold dead hands....

Teehhheeee. You can always tell a Taylorcrafter by their loyalty to the
wonderful little airplane. Yesterday I flew a young eagle and an old salt
from WWII in my T-Craft. Sky was blue, ol' Sol was out in full splendor,
and you could see for a good 30 or 40 miles, which is a phenomenon for this
muggy part of the country.

For you people who haven't flown the spritely Taylorcraft, you just THINK
you've flown an airplane.


I just want something a little faster that looks neat. Needs at least
2 seats too. 2 wings and a round engine makes the Pitts 12 look
really neat.

Go for it then. Bring it over for a flyby when finished. We like the
sound of round engines hereabouts.


Dave
N36078 '41 BC-12-65

Mr.Twistair wrote:
"David Hill" ???????/???????? ? ????????
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For the M337:
The Great Lakes Biplane 2T-1A from Great Lakes Plans Co looks like it
fits your criteria.


I feel it's what that guy is looking for, thanks. Failed to find who sells
the plans, still looking.

AND

Dave wrote:
David Hill wrote in message

For the M337:
The Great Lakes Biplane 2T-1A from Great Lakes Plans Co looks like it
fits your criteria.


Where would I find info on this one? Great Lakes Plans Co doesn't
Google for me.

I pulled the info off the Aerocrafter CD version 8.0 (2001?). The
contact info provided for the Great Lakes Biplane 2T-1A is:

Great Lakes Plans Co.
1900 Millview Lane
Couer D'Alene, ID 83814-7622
Phone: 800-228-7794
Fax: 208-664-8540
Web page: none
Email address: none

also, when I did a google search I found
http://www.steenaero.com/articles_detail.cfm?ArticleID=15, from which
I quote:
" Plans for the Great Lakes Trainer had been available until February,
1972, when Harvey Swack sold the rights to the 2T-1A to the current
Great Lakes Aircraft Company. More than 250 sets of plans had been sold.
However, the new company, headed by Douglas L. Champlin of Enid,
Oklahoma, plans to build complete airplanes, plus supply certified
components for restorers and homebuilders, and thus cannot continue to
offer a plans service. "

Makes it sound like plans are not available, but that is confusing since
EAA Aerocrafter listed it as a "plans available" homebuilt.

Running a phone number search in google turns up:
Hern Iron Works http://www.hernironworks.com/, and
Greyhound Pets Inc. http://www.greyhoundpetsinc.org/

neither of which mention anything about Great Lakes biplanes.

Does anyone else here have better information?
--
David Hill
david at hillREMOVETHISfamily.org
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, USA

David Hill wrote:
Mr.Twistair wrote:

"David Hill" ???????/???????? ? ????????
?????????: ...


For the M337:
The Great Lakes Biplane 2T-1A from Great Lakes Plans Co looks like it
fits your criteria.



I feel it's what that guy is looking for, thanks. Failed to find who
sells
the plans, still looking.


AND

Dave wrote:
David Hill wrote in message

For the M337:
The Great Lakes Biplane 2T-1A from Great Lakes Plans Co looks like it
fits your criteria.


Where would I find info on this one? Great Lakes Plans Co doesn't
Google for me.

Going back to the Aerocrafter CD I found another Great Lakes biplane:

Great Lakes Sport Trainer
Great Airplanes Inc.
PO Box 615
Needham, MA 02494
Phone: 781-444-5480
Fax: 781-444-5480
Web Page: www.greatairplanes.com
Email Address: greatairplanes at aolBUTREMOVETHISFIRST.com

The website makes it sound like Harvey Swack is still providing plans.
--
David Hill
david at hillREMOVETHISfamily.org
Sautee-Nacoochee, GA, USA