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[Brad]

Hmmm.. my bud just said "ok forget the Roland" (after all my work in starting to lay it out) and we'll just build 2 Eindeckers. Ok, that makes it easier.

Brad

Hmmm.. my bud just said "ok forget the Roland" (after all my work in starting to lay it out) and we'll just build 2 Eindeckers. *Ok, that makes it easier. *

Brad

Seriously? Are you going with the Airdrome Airplanes Eindecker kit?

The Aerodrome Airplanes kit might be just what you're looking for if Part 103 compliance is important to you. *They meet the regs with the 503 Rotax, and the performance supposedly *isn't bad at all.

Plus, everyone I've talked to who has seen one says that the workmanship on them is good. *In fact, some of us Nieuport-builders are thinking of using their rudder hinges because the quality is so good.

Of course, 7/8ths scale would be better. *That way you could give the 7/8ths scale Nieuport guys something besides Cessnas to shoot down. *

VBR,
Dean

[Brad]

Seriously? Are you going with the Airdrome Airplanes Eindecker kit?

No, for 2 reasons:

1) It's VERY pricey for a "materials" kit. It doesn't have much in the way of premade parts...

2) Accuracy- I don't like the single flying/landing wires (the real thing has 2 sets) or the gear with the exposed bungee... it just doesn't look quite right.

That being said, they are very nice, well designed machines.

I'll be basing my OWN version off the structure of the Chuckbird series... (aluminum angle structure... foam ribs with ply capstrips...) It will be easier and cheaper. Yes, it's more work to do the plans yourself. Probably 1/2 VW for power, but possibly a 2-stroke if weight gets too critical.

75% fits the bill better, but 87% would be more impressive... hmmm...

Brad

I admire a guy that never takes the easy way out!

[Brad]

IF I build it as an E-I or E-II instead of an E-III, then it is significantly smaller... that is a possibility.

87.5% E-I/II would have:

25.45' span
19.2' length
8' height

All of those fall within the limits that I set for size. (span and height are my 2 concerns- span from a materials perspective, and height from a clearance in the shop perspective!)

So I will look into this further. I have several 3-views... and ordered a model to get the "feel" of the thing... and all the pertinent measurements.

I'm positive the E-I/II will be the SIMPLEST project I can take on. It should go together really easily. Also, balance is an issue to me, and the pilot sits almost exactly on the CG on this ship, instead of further aft like most others. On a 254 (max) lb. aircraft, that's a big deal, since I weigh nearly the same as the aircraft!

I've been knocking around the "which aircraft?" question for a long time. I really WANT and Albatross... but I think this is my best bet, at least for now. Besides, the Eindecker is just 8)

Anyone with thoughts to share, I'm open to suggestions...

Brad

I've been knocking around the "which aircraft?" question for a long time. *I really WANT and Albatross... but I think this is my best bet, at least for now. *Besides, the Eindecker is just *8)

I'm the same way, I've gone back and forth from 87.5% N.11 to 75% E.V/D.VIII. In the end the German aircraft won, it has the most realistic chance of coming in as a legal ultralight, and you just can't beat a lozenge camo bird for eye-catching coolness! *8).

I just want something fun and different to bore holes in the sky until my Albatros becomes a reality. *

[Brad]

My requirements are even simpler: I want something that looks cool, will convert gasoline into airplane noises, and take me higher than the truck drivers. That's about it.

Brad

More power to you guys!! As for myself, I am a creature of passion... moreover once I've set my heart on something, nothing less will do!! I have placed orders for two sets of plans, one from Replicraft and one from World War 1 Aeroplanes.... I am also going back and requesting more info from First in Flight Inc for any other support drawings... Once the plans get in, I'll do a comprehensive "review" of sorts to find out what details are missing then go about getting information/drawings to fill in the missing pieces. IT HAS BEGUN!!

Oh, I also forgot to mention that I have begun accumulating tools/tooling required for such a project. I have been in discussion with my dad, who is a locally renowned machinist here in AZ about the project, and I have access to his shop ( LeBlond lathe and Bridgeport mill w/ digital readout equipped) as well as his expertise in machining and welding.... So far, I am waiting for my Aircraft Spruce & Specialty catalog to arrive. Until then, Its tool hunting time..