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  #31  
Old August 17th 13, 04:53 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Richard Isakson
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"Barnyard BOb" wrote in message
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On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:39:07 +0000 (UTC), whatever
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On Sat, 10 Aug 2013 01:08:26 -0500, Barnyard BOb wrote:


For you, Clare, I still think car engines in airplanes suck!





Stil kicking and flying...

~ Barnyard BOb ~




Glad that you're still around.

Is there any particular reason for your dislike of flying auto engines?



Tons of reasons.
None of which convinces an auto engine enthusiast to cease and desist!

For the record, there are many successful Volkswagen and Corvair
engines powering homebuilts. Model A Fords engines have had
success as well. There are others, but no need at this time.

My favorite all time auto engine conversion is a Mazda rotory.

................

I like flying.
I like auto engines.

I like my highly modified 460 hp small block Corvette.
When it quits, I coast to the curb and call for a tow truck and
a taxi to take me home.

Try that with your auto powered airborne crate, especially as
a low time fearless pilot that has no idea how far over his head
he is.. and his wife and kids too, if they tag along.

Given decades of experience... I also like not being a test pilot
just fer grins and 'education'.

There are few with the skills, talent, brains and data to pull off
anything more than what might be called mediocre while putting
their necks at risk.

With that said, those without the proper set of skills, talent, brains
and data can't wait to jump on the bandwagon with their ignorance.
These doods that are first in line to risk their fearless chops.

The typical auto engine conversion person has not a single hour of
flight... he/she will get to that later. The whole idea of an auto
engine many times is cost... a Lycoming being too expensive.
Ditto for flying lessons.. at least until the plane is well along.

I can get in the air faster, better, and in the long run, cheaper,
and safer with a Lycoming and in a pinch... a Continental.

But.. that defeats the challenge of an auto engine doesn't it? g

Oh well.

Call me a coward... and a tow truck when the 'need arises.



~ Barnyard BOb ~
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OK, you're a tow truck. I thought the need was there.

Richard Isakson







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Old August 17th 13, 09:10 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Barnyard BOb
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On Fri, 16 Aug 2013 20:53:46 -0700, "Richard Isakson"
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"Barnyard BOb" wrote in message


The typical auto engine conversion person has not a single hour of
flight... he/she will get to that later. The whole idea of an auto
engine many times is cost... a Lycoming being too expensive.
Ditto for flying lessons.. at least until the plane is well along.

I can get in the air faster, better, and in the long run, cheaper,
and safer with a Lycoming and in a pinch... a Continental.

But.. that defeats the challenge of an auto engine doesn't it? g

Oh well.

Call me a coward... and a tow truck when the'need arises.



~ Barnyard BOb ~
=========================================

OK, you're a tow truck. I thought the need was there.

Richard Isakson



Thanks, Rich.

This is about the nicest name I've been called here in RAH
in at least 10 years. I'm choking up and getting teary eyed.

SNIFF...

Gotta' go.


~ Barnyard BOb ~



  #34  
Old August 19th 13, 04:18 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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"Barnyard BOb" wrote in message
P.S.
Who I do really miss is Vicki Cruse, Zoom's ex-wife.
We were good friends until her untimely death in England.


Stil kicking and flying...

~ Barnyard BOb ~



Still lurking. To much working

Tom C


  #35  
Old August 19th 13, 12:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Richard[_8_]
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On 8/18/2013 10:18 PM, tom c wrote:
"Barnyard wrote in message
P.S.
Who I do really miss is Vicki Cruse, Zoom's ex-wife.
We were good friends until her untimely death in England.


Stil kicking and flying...

~ Barnyard BOb ~



Still lurking. To much working

Tom C




Anybody still BUILDING anything?
  #36  
Old August 19th 13, 10:34 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
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On Mon, 19 Aug 2013 06:41:22 -0500, Richard
wrote:

On 8/18/2013 10:18 PM, tom c wrote:
"Barnyard wrote in message
P.S.
Who I do really miss is Vicki Cruse, Zoom's ex-wife.
We were good friends until her untimely death in England.


Stil kicking and flying...

~ Barnyard BOb ~



Still lurking. To much working

Tom C




Anybody still BUILDING anything?

Still working on the P100 (Pegazair).
Slowly.
  #38  
Old August 20th 13, 06:55 AM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Ron Wanttaja[_2_]
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On 8/19/2013 4:41 AM, Richard wrote:


Anybody still BUILDING anything?


I built an ejection seat for my Fly Baby....

Ron Wanttaja
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Old August 20th 13, 02:25 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Richard[_8_]
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On 8/20/2013 12:55 AM, Ron Wanttaja wrote:
On 8/19/2013 4:41 AM, Richard wrote:


Anybody still BUILDING anything?


I built an ejection seat for my Fly Baby....

Ron Wanttaja



Seriously more details!
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Old August 20th 13, 03:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.homebuilt
Ron Wanttaja[_2_]
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On 8/20/2013 6:25 AM, Richard wrote:
On 8/20/2013 12:55 AM, Ron Wanttaja wrote:
On 8/19/2013 4:41 AM, Richard wrote:


Anybody still BUILDING anything?


I built an ejection seat for my Fly Baby....


Seriously more details!


Well, it's an "Old Fart" ejection seat. I've got a knee that's gotten
so bad, I was having trouble lifting myself out of the cockpit. I
adapted a portable "Lift Seat" intended for elderly folks. Added a 110V
inverter to power it. Lifts me about eight inches in ~20 seconds.
Here's an animated GIF (that runs fast) showing the amount of lift:

http://www.wanttaja.com/seat.gif

My wife says this looks like "Whack-a-Ron".....

Ron Wanttaja

 




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