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Here is what Jerry wanted to share with the group. Thanks for doing this and sharing it with us

By Dave Richardson <dave@...> · #11364 ·

Hello, I am building a cozy MKIV. My needs have changed and i'm seriously considering changing and building a tri -q . Are there any other tri Q builders in kentucky that you are aware of? I would

By morgantechnical@... · #11363 ·

Re: Trailering a Q2 without a splitline

There is a factory designed Q2 mod available in print with the correct location for creating a "trailerable" tail section cut. It is approximately 8' from the spinner with the bird in the nose to the

By SCOTT MORGAN <sdmorgan@...> · #11362 ·

Bud Starne's accident scene review

The attached provides some additional comments about Bud's accident. This info is not provided with any authority or intent to provide witness in any form. Just info guys! Jerry Marstall

By jnmarstall <jnmarstall@...> · #11361 ·

Re: Trailering a Q2 without a splitline

No, the wings are not removable. Are you saying that there is not a fuselage split line, just aft of the rear wing? My advice here would be to create that split line. It is extremely difficult to

By shoskins@globaleyes.net <shoskins@...> · #11358 ·

Re: Trailering a Q2 without a splitline

Kevin, I have a custom Q2 trailer you can borrow. Its designed for Q's that have the removable tail. If you want to make your first modification to be incorporating the split tail, then the trailer

By Brian Bulaw <BrianBulaw@...> · #11360 ·

Trailering a Q2 without a splitline

I'm forwarding this email for Kevin in hopes someone might have been down this path

By Dave Richardson <dave@...> · #11357 ·

Re: What I learned about Bud Starnes' accident

John and all. I am not investigating this accident, by any means. However, yesterday I did talk to the FAA investigator on the phone for about half an hour and offered my experience, for whatever

By shoskins@globaleyes.net <shoskins@...> · #11356 ·

Re: Trailering a Q2 without a splitline

dave@... writes: If it were me, I'd take a hacksaw blade, some sandpaper, and masking tape with me. When you get there sand the paint off in a couple of areas to find the original

By Hot Wings · #11359 ·

Re: What I learned about Bud Starnes' accident

No: There was no video of the flight. I was at the visitation as well as Sam and also had the chance to visit with two of the witnesses and then compare some with Sam. I do know that his Q was

By Keith L Welsh <welshq1@...> · #11355 ·

Re: What I learned about Bud Starnes' accident

Sam and Sandra, firstly my condolences. The puzzle extends around the world. Sam, if you are leading the investigation may I make a few suggestions? See if you can impound and segregate all the

By jtenhave@mets.mq.edu.au <jtenhave@...> · #11354 ·

Re: What I learned about Bud Starnes' accident

I my opinion, the proposing alone for a short duration would not be uncommon. When setting up for that first flight, you are taking your best guess at where to set the reflexor, how much back stick

By L.J.French <LFrench@...> · #11353 ·

Re: What I learned about Bud Starnes' accident

Was there no videotape of the launch? Larry Hamm Sam Hoskins wrote:

By Larry Hamm <LDHAMM@...> · #11352 ·

Re: lay up inspection?

Hi Joaquin, as John told you to be careful, I would advise you to not do any sanding until you have someone who knows how to do epoxy layups there with you to show you what not to do. You can ruin the

By rondefly <rondefly@...> · #11351 ·

Re: lay up inspection?

Careful with the sanding. Stop as soon as you detect the underlying fiberglass/epoxy surface. Do not sand repeatedly into the glass. And yes, hand laid-up glass such as is done in Quickie

By John Loram <johnl@...> · #11350 ·

Q weight

Has anyone weighed their q1 south of the firewall; i.e. before any firewall forward work? I'm about there and would like a gauge of where I stand relative to others, before I start my custom

By davedrosen <d2r@...> · #11348 ·

Re: What I learned about Bud Starnes' accident

First, I express my sympathies to Bud's family and friends. I did not have the honor of knowing him. I wish that I had. I feel a bit unconfortable about speculating based on such limited knowledge

By Jay Scheevel <scheevel@...> · #11347 ·

Re: lay up inspection?

Hey! thanks for the comments...I take them in a very possitive way ., I let you know the veredict from the EAA consultant I think it will be fine ., the main surfaces ,canard and main wing are

By jzvbike · #11349 ·

Re: Laughlin

Not exactly, Arizona is NOT on Daylight Savings Time while the rest of the country is. So the time in AZ, NV and CA are all the same! Don AZ Patrick Panzera wrote:

By Don Stewart <siinc@...> · #11346 ·

Re: Laughlin

I'll try, I should be flying into Vegas, renting a car and driving to Laughlin Ron Triano Quicker one Q-200, 90% Done with 90% to go

By rondefly <rondefly@...> · #11343 ·

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