I flew my Q-1 at 230lbs with the Onan 22(?)hp engine. N44QC is on the FAA registry. I test flew it June/July in Texas when it is pretty hot. Climb rate was not better than 200fpm and I usually knew wh

Good presentation, John. Besides thin templates (I used formica), and smoothed edges, you can rub a candle around the edges of the template to slicken the surface. If your cutter is heavier, you can s

I can't be mouthy while I'm hugging a tree, gene. I'll just hold tight until the powerful people step in and change my world so I won't have to be offended and quit the list in tears. j. *************

Yeah, I have a thought. What bugs me in America these days is that a mouthy minority can cause changes in government. It used to be that the majority looked an idea over and voted a change. Now change

Thanks Keith, You 3 guys traveled to the same place in similar conditions with slightly different engines and different x/c lengths so these stats are valuable real life experiences that still buildin

Oh, yeah, with a 20 horse engine they were never meant to be sporty, but they like to do 60 degree turns practically as a normal event... but you won't be doing fast passes at 200mph with a strong pul

The Q1 doesn't have the same quirks as the 2's, but the world has gone 2place so dont expect to hear much. Heard much about the RV-3. Seee, shows to go you. j. ************************************** S

Shannon gave us his stats for the trip: speeds, fuel burn etc. Do Keith or Terry have anything along those lines to report??? j. ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol

For the life of me I can't figure out why our plans built Q's with 500+++ hours aren't falling out of the sky in droves because of the header tank problems, small rudder, incidence etc etc etc. There

I believe I read this aircraft was built by Jim Langley, yes? I was well acquainted with Jim who was a very fine craftsman in a nest of 5 guys who built Q-2's helping each other and all flying. I woul

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This is NOT for Larry Severson who has far, far more experience and divine protection than I have. As an amateur, I protect my safety by closely watching those that go before me under the logic that i

Ok, looks like we all got home from EMP safely. So for you, ahem, "next year" guys here's a little of what we did and what you can expect next year: Most attendees were in position by late Friday afte

Sammy, Sammy, Sammy... it sounds like you are giving more than a fleeting thought to someone beating your speed. We don't think so (it was the tiny tailwheel that finally convinced me). j. ***********

Spud better carefully refine those specs on his challenge. Sometimes even in the NASCAR circuit a sure-fire winner blows a tire at the end and a slower #2 takes the trophy! Forget the small nosewheel

I think there were thoughts abroad about you when Spudley issued a challenge to anyone who could beat Sam's speed in the performance run at the fly in. $100 is the reward. Of course when the timers cl

mquinn6, Lucky for you that you live in America where nobody holds a gun to your head and forces you to work. Just be clever and make some different choices. Everybody at the fly-in has to support a f