You can add my LS1 Q-200 TD to the "flying". It may still only be 27 minutes so far - but flying is flying.... Yeah!!! Chris Rayner

I did type up a report, but I sent it to Doug for publication in the next newsletter. If you don't subscribe, you should. Never know what you might be missing. Kevin Boddicker Tri Q 200 N7868B

According to the QBA builders list. Including only FLYING aircraft, we have the following: ___________________________________________ GU - canard Gear Type-------Engine---------Number

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I do not know the numbers of LS1/GU, but the only advantage of the LS1 is the ability to carry more weight because of the carbon fiber spar. The extra weight is required for the O-200 engine. However,

A Many of the pilots Ouch. I took 19 years off, but I am military trained and have 14K+ hours. Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 larry2@...

Mines a GU with T tail. Hasn't flown yet though. I understand the GU is actually more efficient than the LS1, but also more susceptible to lift degradation (from bugs & rain). Allan Farr

If I understand mass production principles, Onan could hang it up today and thousands of engines would still be in the pipeline for 5 or more years to come. No worries mate. j.

Hi Guys, I'm sure that someone has probably asked this before but how many GU canards are still flying as against how many have converted to LS1. Does anyone have any info ? And are there any GU guys

It seems that Onan is not going to produce the opposed twin flathead engine anymore. I have the 18 hp modded for more power, I had hoped in the future I could buy a 25 or so hp Onan when my current

Larry, I suggest you read the early Q-talks. Switching tire shapes did not seem to make the planes more stable. For example, Bob Malecheck switched from aircraft tires (McCreary 5.00x5) to Lambs

Go to the QBA web site and go to the Resources section and then to the Plans section. http://www.quickiebuilders.org/ Doug "Hawkeye" Humble A Sign Above www.asignabove.net Omaha NE N25974

I have the new Swing nose gear. What I haven't figured out is how to mount the front bolts to the back plate without removing the engine and cutting a hole in the magneto box. The plane has a

Hello everyone. My name is Mike Gifford and I'm new to the group. I came into posession of a quickie about a year ago. The previous owner bought it as a flying craft and quickly removed the original

Agree; however, I suspect that much of the problems stem from the fact that many of the planes have flat bottom (auto/cart) tires. Planes typically have rounded treads to reduce the camber impact. The

Larry: You are correct, an airplane does get lighter on the wheels, the camber changes, etc. However, If built to plans the Q2xx has 0 camber only at liftoff speed; at any lesser speed there is

Miguel Chabolla has come up with the solution for us senior pilots attempting to go cross country, a powered relief tube. requires: 1. auto window washer pump 2. momentary switch (pump as long as it

Hi to All Name is Gideon Grobbelaar, Living in Phalaborwa, South Africa...I am planing on baying a Q2 from Mike Wright, From East-london in South Africa. So I tride to dowload the plans from

Hi to All Name is Gideon Grobbelaar, Living in Phalaborwa, South Africa...I am planing on baying a Q2 from Mike Wright, From East-london in South Africa. So I tride to dowload the plans from

The dune buggy does not get lighter on the wheels as the speed increases. An airplane does! Larry Severson Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 968-9852 larry2@...