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Ken Jones - Glasair

2016-12-20T01:17:22Z

Bpayne: 4 pic fixed.

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== Ken Jones Glasair ==

Registration = N93SA

Project start date = December 2013

Builders = Ken Jones

Project Completion date = Completed July 2016

Powerplant = Lycoming 00-360A1A

Instrumentation = IFR Steam Gauges

First flight aft repair/conversion - July 2, 2016

== General Glasair Info ==

Designed by: Tom Hamilton

Website: http://glasairaviation.com/glasair-performance-spec/

Description: For 37 years the Glasair series has represented the ultimate in high performance kitbuilt aircraft. Their sleek lines and Lycoming performance ensure your longest trips take place in hours, not days. Their rock-solid composite construction and fully aerobatic skills provide thrills to remember a lifetime. Yet their approach and touchdown speeds and roomy interiors offer easy, sure handling and cross-country travel in comfort. Builders find Glasair-series aircraft satisfy their every desire in a fast platform. And it doesn’t hurt that a Glasair’s handsome good looks leave you feeling like a rock star at the local fly-in!

Variations:

Super II-FT - 180hp, 228mph Fix gear

Super II-RG - 180hp, 238mph, Retractable gear version.

III - 300hp, 290mph version

See [http://glasairaviation.com/glasair-performance-spec/ Glasair Performance chart] for additional details

== Additional Images ==
[[File:kj_after1.jpg]] [[File:jk_after2.jpg]]
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Ken Jones - Glasair

2016-12-20T01:15:11Z

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2016-12-20T01:08:41Z

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2016-12-20T01:08:25Z

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2016-12-20T01:07:59Z

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2016-12-20T01:07:01Z

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Ken Jones - Glasair

2016-12-20T01:03:49Z

Bpayne: Added all txt details. Still need to update pics

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== Ken Jones Glasair ==

Registration = N93SA

Project start date = December 2013

Builders = Ken Jones

Project Completion date = Completed July 2016

Powerplant = Lycoming 00-360A1A

Instrumentation = IFR Steam Gauges

First flight aft repair/conversion - July 2, 2016

== General Glasair Info ==

Designed by: Tom Hamilton

Website: http://glasairaviation.com/glasair-performance-spec/

Description: For 37 years the Glasair series has represented the ultimate in high performance kitbuilt aircraft. Their sleek lines and Lycoming performance ensure your longest trips take place in hours, not days. Their rock-solid composite construction and fully aerobatic skills provide thrills to remember a lifetime. Yet their approach and touchdown speeds and roomy interiors offer easy, sure handling and cross-country travel in comfort. Builders find Glasair-series aircraft satisfy their every desire in a fast platform. And it doesn’t hurt that a Glasair’s handsome good looks leave you feeling like a rock star at the local fly-in!

Variations:

Super II-FT - 180hp, 228mph Fix gear

Super II-RG - 180hp, 238mph, Retractable gear version.

III - 300hp, 290mph version

See [http://glasairaviation.com/glasair-performance-spec/ Glasair Performance chart] for additional details

What EAA974 Members are building

2016-12-20T00:39:10Z

Bpayne: Add Ken Jones Glasair

Click on the links below to see what users are building

[[Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701]] 
[[Morris - Miller Sport WM-2 Motor Glider]] 
[[Ken Jones - Glasair]] 

'''Want your finished aircraft or project added to the list?''' - If you would like the moderators to add your aircraft for you, please fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezvBwH4SBv0ywGHFXdqF-QDUDohudDmbTBPolMg8B-J881aA/viewform online form] and email a picture to bradleyspayne@gmail.com

Fiberglass Form Making

2016-11-21T00:26:43Z

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'''Fiberglass form making'''

Fiberglass can be formed over many different surfaces and materials. When Fiberglass resin cures, it puts off a substantial amount of heat, so the worm material must be resistant to the heat.

The most common form material used in many aircraft is foam. There are many types of foams and each foam has its own positive and negative attributes.

For the topic of homebuilders, we will discuss your common foams available at Home Depot or Lowes. Remember these are Forms and do not need to be aircraft grade pending your final part made of fiberglass is.

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'''Closed Cell vs Open Cell Foam'''

Imagine if you filled a box with golfballs. CLOSED cell foam is where foam fills the place of the golf balls. OPEN cell foams are where foam would fill the voids between the golf balls. Each has a unique use. Note, most OPEN cell foams are toxic to melt, so you should not hotwire these, while Blue and Pink foam generally are safe to hotwire.

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'''Blue, Pink, Yellow, or Green?'''
Blue or Pink Foam - These are typically PolyStyrene foams. These are Extruded and available in 1/2" to 2" thicknesses locally. This foam is a CLOSED CELL foam and can be safely hotwired.

Yellow or Green Foam - These are typically Open cell foams that are toxic to hotwire. Green foam (Available in small quantity at craft stores) is easier to sand, but all hotwireing should be avoided. This foam gives off cyanide gases when melted.

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'''So how do I make a form?'''

Blue and Pink foam can be hotwired, are redily available at all home improvement stores, and sands smooth. A hotwire can be made easily from an old 2x4, some steel tubing, safety wire, and a battery charger (All things most of us building an airplane have laying around in our hangers and workshops)

Fiberglass Hints & Tips

2016-11-21T00:01:09Z

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This page needs your help! If you have built or are building a Fiberglass aircraft or fiberglass parts, Please contribute to this page. If you are uncomfortable with editing these pages, Please send your details to bradleyspayne@gmail.com and I will add them for you.

[[Fiberglass Form Making]]

[[Available Fiberglass Systems]]

What EAA974 Members are building

2016-10-23T22:20:08Z

Bpayne: Added a link to the form to have your project added

Click on the links below to see what users are building

[[Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701]]

'''Want your finished aircraft or project added to the list?''' - If you would like the moderators to add your aircraft for you, please fill out the [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezvBwH4SBv0ywGHFXdqF-QDUDohudDmbTBPolMg8B-J881aA/viewform online form] and email a picture to bradleyspayne@gmail.com

Debunking myths

2016-10-23T21:49:05Z

Bpayne:

'''I cant become a pilot because I wear glasses''' - FALSE. Chances are good that if you have a drivers license, you qualify for most pilots licenses

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'''Learning to fly is expensive. I cant afford that''' - While it's not cheap, making a few small sacrifices can afford you the ability to learn to fly. Many pilots fly 1 or 2 lessons per week at a cost of around $125 to $150 per 1 hour lesson.

- Do you eat out a lot? At $10 a day eating out, that's $70 a week. Pack a lunch and your half way there!

- Love Starbucks? Me too, but replacing a $5 Cafe Mocha per day for a coffee prepared at home could save you $35 a week.

Both of those sacrifices could put $105 a week toward your flying lessons. Your almost there!

- Do you smoke? Then STOP! That alone will probably fund your flying lessons and make you healthier in the long run.

- Want a new car? Fight the urge and don't buy that new car. Pay off your existing car and your car payment money will likely fund your lessons.

As you can see, just a few sacrifices can make learning to fly possible.
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'''Small Airplanes are Dangerous!''' - FALSE. It is difficult to gather the exact data because not all flights are recorded by the FAA, however it has been estimated that flying in a small plane is somewhere in the spectrum of "safer then riding a motorcycle but slightly more dangerous then driving in a car". Small aircraft typicaly have simple, reliable, and redundant systems. Your pilot's choices provide the key to a safe flight. (See "I dont need to preflight the airplane" below.)

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'''Experimental aircraft are dangerous''' - FALSE. Experimental means that the aircraft was not built at a factory. Many Homebuilt or "Experimental" aircraft are very safe such as (but not limited to) the "Vans aircraft" series (RV-x) and some even have additional safety measures and equipment that is not readily available in commercial aircraft. In addition, many warbirds are now registered as Experimental because some parts were not available and must be custom made.

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'''What kind of idiot goes flying without a flight plan?''' - The news media criticized [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Fossett Steve Fossett] for going flying without a flight plan. A Flight plan is generally used when there is a specific plan to get from point A to point B. Many Sight seeing flights and flights the depart and return to the same airport are flown every day without a flight plan.

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'''I don't need to pre-flight the airplane. I was the last one to fly it and I locked it in my hanger''' - FALSE FALSE FALSE!! Have you ever seen rust form on your airplane right before your eyes? No. It happens slowly over time. Do bolts wait to come loose until you are staring at them? NO. They vibrate loose over time (and maybe on your last flight!) Does the gas tank leave you a note when it decides to leak? NO. Gas evaporates quickly and will leave little or no warning and gauges are frequently inaccurate.

Preflights take just a few minutes and are a crucial step to eliminating unnecessary risks or even accidents and deaths. Isn't you life worth 5 minutes? If you answered YES, do a preflight! (See [http://studentpilot.com/main/articles/aviation-articles/samurai-airmanship-by-rod-machado/ Samurai Airmanship by Rod Machado]

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'''A new pilot is more dangerous''' - False. Most accidents happen after the 250 hour mark. Some pilots become complacent after time which starts the chain of events that leads to an accident/incident.

Debunking myths

2016-10-23T21:25:46Z

Bpayne: Created page with "'''I cant become a pilot because I wear glasses''' - FALSE. Chances are good that if you have a drivers license, you qualify for most pilots licenses ---- '''Small Airplan..."

'''I cant become a pilot because I wear glasses''' - FALSE. Chances are good that if you have a drivers license, you qualify for most pilots licenses

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'''Small Airplanes are Dangerous!''' - FALSE. It is difficult to gather the exact data because not all flights are recorded by the FAA, however it has been estimated that flying in a small plane is somewhere in the spectrum of "safer then riding a motorcycle but slightly more dangerous then driving in a car" Small aircraft have simple and reliable systems. Your pilot's choices provide the key to a safe flight. (See "I dont need to preflight the airplane" below.)

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'''Experimental aircraft are dangerous''' - FALSE. Experimental means that the aircraft was not built at a factory. Many Homebuilt or "Experimental" aircraft are very safe such as (but not limited to) the "Vans aircraft" series (RV-x) and some even have additional safety measures and equipment that is not readily available in commercial aircraft. In addition, many warbirds are now registered as Experimental because some parts were not available and must be custom made.

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'''What kind of idiot goes flying without a flight plan?''' - The news media criticized [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Fossett Steve Fossett] for going flying without a flight plan. A Flight plan is generally used when there is a specific plan to get from point A to point B. Many Sight seeing flights and flights the depart and return to the same airport are flown every day without a flight plan.

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'''I don't need to pre-flight the airplane. I was the last one to fly it and I locked it in my hanger''' - FALSE FALSE FALSE!! Have you ever seen rust form on your airplane right before your eyes? No. It happens slowly over time. Do bolts wait to come loose until you are staring at them? NO. They vibrate loose over time (and maybe on your last flight!) Does the gas tank leave you a note when it decides to leak? NO. Gas evaporates quickly and will leave little warning and gauges are frequently inaccurate.

Preflights take just a few minutes and are a crucial step to eliminating unnecessary risks or even accidents and deaths. Isn't you life worth 5 minutes? If you answered YES, do a preflight! (See [http://studentpilot.com/main/articles/aviation-articles/samurai-airmanship-by-rod-machado/ Samurai Airmanship by Rod Machado]

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'''A new pilot is more dangerous''' - False. Most accidents happen after the 250 hour mark. Some pilots become complacent after time which starts the chain of events that leads to an accident/incident.

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2016-10-23T20:45:24Z

Bpayne:

Important Links

2016-10-23T20:43:59Z

Bpayne: Created page and added some links that came to mind.

= FAA links =

* [http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/aircraft_certification Aircraft Registration and Certification]
* [http://www.faa.gov/licenses_certificates/airmen_certification Airman Certification]

= Weather and flight planning =

* [https://aviationweather.gov Aviation Weather - Supplied by NOAA]
* [https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb/ NOTAMs - Notices to Airman]
* [http://www.airnav.com AirNav - Lookup airport information]
* [http://www.skyvector.com Sky Vector - See charts online!]

= General Parts =
* [http://www.aircraftspruce.com Aircraft Spruce]
* [http://www.wicksaircraft.com Wicks Aircraft Supply]

= Engines =
* [http://www.greatplainsas.com/ Great Plains Engines]
* [http://www.continentalmotors.aero Continental Engines]
* [https://www.lycoming.com Lycoming Engines]
* [http://www.flyrotax.com Rotax engines]

= Pilot Supplies =

* [http://www.sportys.com Sporty's Pilot Shop]
* [http://www.mypilotstore.com MyPilotStore.com]

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2016-10-23T20:25:35Z

Bpayne: Added "Important Links" page for link to items such as FAA paperwork, weather, suppliers, etc..

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2016-10-23T20:22:46Z

Bpayne: Corrected misformat. Items should be LINK then Description!

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2016-10-23T20:18:03Z

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Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701

2016-10-06T01:56:28Z

Bpayne: Added Payne specific build details

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== Payne Zenith 701 ==

Registration = N494BP

Project start date = February 2014

Project Completion date = Estimated March 2017

Powerplant = GreatPlains VW type 1 2180 with 1.6:1 reduction drive

Instrumentation = Basic

== General Zenith 701 Info ==

Designed by: Chris Heinz

Website: http://www.zenithair.net/building-701/

Forums: www.zenith.aero

Description: First introduced in 1986, the STOL CH 701 aircraft was developed as an “off-airport” short take-off and landing kit aircraft to fulfill the demanding requirements of both sport pilots and first-time builders. With the STOL CH 701, designer Chris Heintz combined the features and advantages of a “real” airplane with the short-field capabilities of an “ultralight” aircraft. The aircraft features fixed leading-edge slats for high lift, full-span flaperons (both ailerons and flaps), an all-flying rudder, and durable all-metal construction

Variations:

Zenith 750 - A larger version that can support engines up to 300 Lbs.

Zenith 801 - 4 seat version of the 701

Zenith 750 Crusier - Streamlined version of the 701 without Slats. Provides for a 33 mph faster cruise then the 701.

Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701

2016-10-06T00:24:38Z

Bpayne: Added Picture and cleaned up formating

[[File:Payne701.jpg|800px]]

== Zenith 701 ==

Designed by: Chris Heinz

Website: http://www.zenithair.net/building-701/

Forums: www.zenith.aero

Description: First introduced in 1986, the STOL CH 701 aircraft was developed as an “off-airport” short take-off and landing kit aircraft to fulfill the demanding requirements of both sport pilots and first-time builders. With the STOL CH 701, designer Chris Heintz combined the features and advantages of a “real” airplane with the short-field capabilities of an “ultralight” aircraft. The aircraft features fixed leading-edge slats for high lift, full-span flaperons (both ailerons and flaps), an all-flying rudder, and durable all-metal construction

Variations:

Zenith 750 - A larger version that can support engines up to 300 Lbs.

Zenith 801 - 4 seat version of the 701

Zenith 750 Crusier - Streamlined version of the 701 without Slats. Provides for a 33 mph faster cruise then the 701.

File:Payne701.jpg

2016-10-06T00:19:53Z

Bpayne: Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701

Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701

2016-10-06T00:16:09Z

Bpayne: Added text details about the Zenith 701 from the Zenith Website

== Zenith 701 ==

Designed by: Chris Heinz
Website: http://www.zenithair.net/building-701/
Forums: www.zenith.aero

Description: First introduced in 1986, the STOL CH 701 aircraft was developed as an “off-airport” short take-off and landing kit aircraft to fulfill the demanding requirements of both sport pilots and first-time builders. With the STOL CH 701, designer Chris Heintz combined the features and advantages of a “real” airplane with the short-field capabilities of an “ultralight” aircraft. The aircraft features fixed leading-edge slats for high lift, full-span flaperons (both ailerons and flaps), an all-flying rudder, and durable all-metal construction

Variations:

Zenith 750 - A larger version that can support engines up to 300 Lbs.
Zenith 801 - 4 seat version of the 710
Zenith 750 Crusier - Streamlined version of the 701 without Slats. Provides for a 33 mph faster cruise then the 701.

What EAA974 Members are building

2016-10-06T00:04:54Z

Bpayne: Added link to "Payne's 701"

Click on the links below to see what users are building

[[Brad and Paul Payne's Zenith 701]]

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2016-10-05T23:59:44Z

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