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John Ammeter wrote:
I'm sure if you were to contact Juan Jiminez you'll be able to learn much of what you want to know. He's well known as being the local BD5-J expert. What he doesn't know or can tell you about the BD5 isn't worth knowing... I don't have his email address but you might do a Google search in RAH for his past posts to get an idea of the depth of his knowledge and abilitys. John Juan's web page is http://www.bd5.com/ and you can email him at Of course if you ask Juan about the BD-5 his answer will be even less objective than if you ask Chuck Slusarczyk, Ron Wanttaja or me about Captain Zoom. - John (rah/14) Ousterhout - http://www.ousterhout.net/zoom.html |
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Wasn't there also a glider version?
I recall an RC slope glider, I think 40" wingspan. I saw it in Pacifica (near San Francisco) and it was a real performer Piero |
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On Wed, 07 Dec 2005 14:04:22 GMT, "COLIN LAMB" wrote:
Wasn't there also a glider version? You are trying to pull something out of dormant memory cells. I vaguely recall a BD flyer that talked about a glider version - during the "extension" period. But, the B version wings may actually have been the glider version. Fact and fiction were often intermixed. No, kidding aside, there was a glider version announced (the BD-5S). It did have longer wings. Just like any industry, homebuilt airplane companies need publicity to survive. The best way to get free publicity is to announce a new aircraft model. Make it look a little different, make it a bit oddball, and the more free publicity you'll get. I've heard it called the "nut" factor. Make it look a bit nutty, and you've got the cover of a magazine or two. Ron Wanttaja |
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be GREATLY appreciated: Why not just E-mail Jim Bede and ask him? He seems willing to answer reasonable E-mails. ============== Leon McAtee |
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This article, reprinted (with permission, unlike some recent
incarnations) from _Contact!_ magazine, has a lot of fascinating details about the BD-5 development: http://www.prime-mover.org/Engines/T.../contact1.html Thanks, Bob K. http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24 |
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Ron Wanttaja wrote:
Just like any industry, homebuilt airplane companies need publicity to survive. The best way to get free publicity is to announce a new aircraft model. Make it look a little different, make it a bit oddball, and the more free publicity you'll get. I've heard it called the "nut" factor. Make it look a bit nutty, and you've got the cover of a magazine or two. Hence the Moller Skycar... - J.O.- |
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In article zfClf.626756$xm3.66668@attbi_s21, John Ousterhout says...
BD-5 glider: See "Lawn Dart". or also see "Yawn Dart" :-) Chuck S RAH-14 ret Merry Christmas to all the RAH-14!! |
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Hi Colin, thanks for the message. I have a follow-up question if I
may... The funds were represented at one time to be in escrow, but they never were. Was this personally represented to you as such? IE, when you communicated with Bede and gave them your money, were you told the money was in escrow? Maury |
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"Bob Kuykendall" wrote in message
oups.com... This article, reprinted (with permission, unlike some recent incarnations) from _Contact!_ magazine, has a lot of fascinating details about the BD-5 development: http://www.prime-mover.org/Engines/T.../contact1.html Thanks, Bob K. http://www.hpaircraft.com/hp-24 That article is a genuine *must read* for anyone interested in alternative power! Although not stated, some of the issues discussed go far toward understanding some of the risks associated with shortened and/or repitched propellers on certified engines. Thanks for posting an outstanding link. Peter |
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Hi Maury:
Well, a lot of beer has passed through, under and over the dam since I stored the information in my memory, so I cannot guarantee accuracy. I should preface my comments with a note that I am a lawyer, so I would have paid a bit more attention than most, probably, and the fact that it is hazy is pretty much an assurance that there was no direct communication or written representation that I relied upon. I know at some point there was a newsletter that did mention the funds would be in escrow. But, I am not certain whether it was before or after I purchased my kit. I knew the whole thing was not the best investment, and I knew I was providing the funds to pay for the kits and that I might lose the money - but the whole idea of a kit airplane seemed to be a good idea and it was my way of encouraging such kit airplanes. That the idea was a success is proved by the many successful kit built airplanes. I did not come out too bad on the whole venture. Although I did not get the engine and transmission that I paid for, I did build the rest of the airplane. When I realized the engine was questionable, and that with this particular design a less than perfect engine was a hazard, I donated it to the local community college, where a number of college students got to work on it. Because the company was still in business, I took the full amount of the purchase price, and a lot of clecos, as a charitable deduction. So, the government taxpayers helped fund about 40% of the my loss. Frankly, it was not the worst investment I ever made, and Bede had honorable intentions. Colin |
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