Ben"s Legal Eagle XL

[BBWB]

#2312

Jdawg wrote:

My buddy and co-worker is headed out to phoenix today to pick up a partially built Wittman Tailwind. I guess the fuselage is mostly completed..He’s going to tow it back home and finish it in his garage. pretty bitchin little airplanes.

I had plans for a 1/4 scale WT once. Never got around to building it. Sexy little airplane.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[BBWB]

#2316

Kleake wrote:

You are making me want to get back into flying. I sold my 150 E ,for my single cab.

Check out ultralights and light sport aircraft catagories Kevin. Lots of options. I think a Cessna 150 fits light sport to.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[Paul Sexton]

#2327

I think the 140 qualifies, but not the venerable 150. That’d be cool if it did… Cooler still to do what you’re doing and build/fly/maintain your own. Giving the FAA the finger would be a great start to any day.

[Kleake]

#2332

I would rather go the homebuilt . That way big brother isn’t looking over my shoulder, and getting in my wallet every year

[Kleake]

#2333

The 150 defiance doesn’t fall in the light sport.

[BBWB]

#2338

Kevin, check out Lenard Milholland’s Legal Eagle site. He has four designs. Also look at “The Eagle’s Nest”, it’s a web site dedicated to building and flying all his designs.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[BBWB]

#2360

Short video I posted on You Tube of me setting up ribs on the rear spar and my method of keeping them 90deg until epoxy dries.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[Andym]

#2361

Badass shit. Man your little garage has had a lot of cool shit built out of it! Bikes, cars, and planes! Next a boat?

[BBWB]

#2365

^^^I’ve been wanting a real cedar strip canoe. LOL! Don’t use the fiberglass one I have though, so probably not.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[John Jones]

#2382

I’m loving this project…. If there is anything KCW can help with.. let KCW know and we will do what we can!

[BBWB]

#2387

Will do John. Right now, I enjoy that you are enjoying. 😎

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[Kleake]

#2780

Checking for updates

[BBWB]

#2783

Kleake wrote:

Checking for updates

I’m setting up the right wing panel for gluing to the front spar. Pictures won’t be much different from what is already posted. But I will do some new ones. I know pictures are more fun than words.

On another note, I should be picking up my rims/hubs I had re-laced with some period correct steel rims for that Schwinn Traveler you gave me. Got to get that gem rolling again. 🙂

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[Kleake]

#2786

I was thinking, the fat tires on snow bikes would be awesome and disk brakes from Mountain bike. Bens Bush Eagle Xl

[Vwfool]

#2797

I applaud you for building your own airplane.  You got balls.  Anything my fat ass gets in would require a turbine to lift off.  Keep up the good work.

[BBWB]

#2798

Kleake wrote:

I was thinking, the fat tires on snow bikes would be awesome and disk brakes from Mountain bike. Bens Bush Eagle Xl

That’s a good idea Kevin. Wonder how much a rim/tube/tire weight? Wheels I have now are about 3 1/2lbs each.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[Kleake]

#2812

Franx or Craig might know that better. I would think they would be lighter .

[BBWB]

#2815

Kleake wrote:

Franx or Craig might know that better. I would think they would be lighter .

I’m going to look into it. Would probably need a beefier hub for stronger axle. Then I’d need to modify the landing gear leg length, otherwise it would be way to tall with 26″ rims.

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[BBWB]

#2840

I'm at the age where "fuck off", "fuck you", and "fuck it" answer most questions.

[BBWB]

#2841

OK Kevin. Here are a couple pick of the right wing. These are the root end attach points to the fuselage. Installed the strap brackets and the rib stick doublers where I had to cut away part of the rib uprights.

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