Chewie

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  1. Chewie added a post in a topic Funny Pics   

    I saw this over on the Bearhawk forum and thought you guys would especially get a kick out of it.  Anyone you know?
     

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  2. Chewie added a post in a topic Airdale build   

    Sorry for missing this guys!  I PM'ed you Rick.  Yes, still working on the wings, and it's all from scratch at this point.  Like Randy said, let's meet up in a couple weeks, I'd love to see your project.
    I haven't logged on here in a while - new site?!  It looks way slicker than what us Bearhawk guys use. 
    Mark
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  3. Chewie added a post in a topic Portable STOL machine   

    Looks like a sexy machine. You're one step closer to ppg! Sorry, every sport has its bit of rivalry...
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  4. Chewie added a post in a topic Patrol   

    Randy, I bet I can triangulate that picture and find you next time! Glad you made it out before the heat wave set in.
    Still punching out ribs, about to start on the full size tip ribs and its off to something new!
    Hope all's well with y'all.
    Mark
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  5. Chewie added a post in a topic Patrol   

    Progress continues... making 260 little angles to stiffen the wing ribs.  Easy but pesky little buggers...
    Found a couple interesting links below:
     
    A cross between an avid and a bearhawk?
    http://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=324&t=22962
    And there's one for sale!
    http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_1022491_Montana+Coyote%2C+Mountain+Eagle.html
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  6. Chewie added a post in a topic Patrol   

    Oh I know the rules Lenny, last thing I would want to do is keep you in suspense!  A link to some progress pics is right there, does it not show up?  Here it is again...
    Bearhawk Patrol.  Hmmm, or maybe try this www.dropbox.com/sh/cflqslsihss8ehu/AAD_Xi6xEaFVQdYV1Ml5rxCqa?dl=0  As you can see, I just started, so if you want to see a progress thread you'll have to keep this site going for another 10-15 years.  You really wanna do that??
    That's cool you're contemplating the 4-place.  I'm doing a 2-place mostly because 90% those extra seats would be empty.  The patrols have some nice performance numbers (plus a 32" wide tandem cabin), but what I really like is the designer himself is a phone call away.
     
    Hey Randy!  AWESOME as usual to see you here.  Coffee tastes better when you're in town.  Hope the rest of your trip went well.  Yup, I'll keep at it.  I just started on the short center ribs behind the fuel tank.  There's a false spar there that they butt up to.  Easy little things, but the hard part is getting my rivet spacing figured out (recall it's a metal skinned wing) so I can flute the flange.  There are only 4 of them, and they're much easier than the nose ribs!  Center ribs will be more involved.  I'm lucky to have an excellent mentor here in town, the same guy who practically built and restored everything in WAAAM.  Very generous with his time and sometimes he lends me something that he has 16 of, and then I give it back and he says "nah, merry Christmas".  "Tom! WTF I didn't come here to pilfer your shop!"  Next time you're here you gotta meet the guy.
     
    Mark
     
     
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  7. Chewie added a topic in "other aircraft your working on"   

    Patrol
    Hello all,
    Sorry I have not been more attentive here; spare time's been eaten up going the scratch-build route on a bearhawk patrol (2-place).  But you guys still rock and you even have  a section for non-avid interests!  So here you go, for anyone who's interested.  I'll subscribe to this so hopefully if anyone chimes in I'll be able to respond!
     
    Carry on...
     
    Mark
     
    Bearhawk Patrol
     
     
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  8. Chewie added a post in a topic Airventure 2014   

    Kenneth I'll call you, maybe on Thursday.
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  9. Chewie added a post in a topic The end of the Pursang, an accident account.   

    Kenneth,
     
    Sorry, you can't end this thread so easily.  I thought I'd check back into this site (it's been a while), what a surprise to find your post!  Glad you are both ok!!  Amazing at both your abilities to stay calm and cool... way to make it through and be role models for us.
     
    I know the fuselage reinforcement was a serious consideration of John's, and I wonder if those changes helped at all.  Have you spoken with him since?  Sorry if I missed it in the thread.
     
    Mark
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  10. Chewie added a post in a topic HKS on a HH   

    It's not Joey's fault.  It was my failed delivery.  You should've seen me in high school.  It was bad.
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  11. Chewie added a post in a topic HKS on a HH   

     
    I know Joey.  It was a joke.
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  12. Chewie added a post in a topic NEW FARBIC - NO PAINT?   

    January's Experimenter had a mention of the German stuff... guy says $75 / sq yd.
    See attached.
    Oratex info.pdf
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  13. Chewie added a post in a topic HKS on a HH   

     
    What kind of PPC has the engine in front??
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  14. Chewie added a post in a topic Can you Help a Brother?   

    If you have a video on youtube you'd like to use, I'm happy to download and edit it for you, just let me know.
     
    Mark
    mfw_jack at yawho.calm
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  15. Chewie added a topic in Jokes   

    Think this'll work?

     
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  16. Chewie added a post in a topic Mark V for sale   

    Keep your eye on the weather up here Kenneth...
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  17. Chewie added a post in a topic Avid Catalina, any set of plans or project available for sale?   

    I saw a complete kit available on BS for $10k a couple weeks ago, can't find it now.
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  18. Chewie added a post in a topic Paint Ideas   

    Is this what Ed is referring to re: cowls?
     
     
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  19. Chewie added a post in a topic Paint Ideas   

    Possibly more than just cowls?  Kenneth, make a deal with Trackwelder (Eric) to get some jigs and tooling together!
    Mark
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  20. Chewie added a topic in For Sale and wanted, you got it, I want it   

    Mk IV HH kit for sale
    Is the seller of this kit on this group?
    http://www.barnstormers.com/classified_861701_Avid+Flyer+MK1V+Heavy+Haul+kit.html
     
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  21. Chewie added a post in a topic More fun Avid flying   

    Wheeeee!!!!
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  22. Chewie added a post in a topic Paint Ideas   

    Do what you want!  But you asked, so...
    Actually I'm kinda taken by the paint job John has on it.  Simple and elegant.  I thought it was beige? 
    Personally, I think the zig-zag makes it look shorter, and the length is one of the Pursang's strong points.  I would stay with a pattern that accentuates the length.
     
    Here's a good one too if you run out of ideas...

     
     
     

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  23. Chewie added a topic in Technical tasks   

    Electrical System - yes or no?
    Do the FAR allow VFR day flying with no electrical system, and therefore no anticollision lighting?  If you get your E-AB airworthiness without an electrical system, can you add one later?
     
    Cons of no electrical system are obvious - no night, no engine monitors and other toys, hand propping...
    but... there's something to be said for simplicity.  If it ain't there, it costs nothing, weighs nothing and never fails, I think someone on here said that once.  And it's faster to build!
     
    Mark
     
     
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  24. Chewie added a post in a topic Update to Deans latest project   

    Is he getting into motorglider territory? Considering the Wilson sailplane banner on the wall.
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  25. Chewie added a post in a topic Status of Airdale   

    Eric,
    Seems people get the most information out of Brett when talking to him in person.  Would that be an option for you?  I'd be all for it if you took over the jigs.
    Mark
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