weegegirl 2 #1 July 11, 2006 So my brother finished building his latest and greatest experimental plane. "My new plane is done and signed off by the FAA as "Airworthy". Of course they don't have to get in and test fly the thing. " He was supposed to fly it for the first time on Saturday, but after many successful starts and test runs, it would not start that morning. I got word from him last night that he fixed the problem and today should be the big day. "I finally found the semi-loose ground wire that was the problem. A plane that won't start is truly a safe plane, but not much fun. Tomorrow is THE day if the wind is right and I feel good about going up." So, I am anxiously awaiting the good word!!!!!! I know it's cloudy there, but the winds are low, and I don't know what the ceiling is at. There is something so nerve racking yet freaking exciting as hell every time my brother takes one of his new toys up for the first time. He got this one specifically with me in mind. "Soon you can jump from my plane." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beerlight 0 #2 July 11, 2006 btw, what did he build? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #3 July 11, 2006 Quote "Soon you can jump from my plane." You do trealise that this post is completely worthless without pics - right? Cool - I think it should be fun - yet one more reason to come see Liz . . . Free Jumps.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #4 July 11, 2006 I just emailed him from the edge of my seat demanding pictures, but he is probably out flying as opposed to sitting there with his thumb up his arse. And as far as what kind of plane, I feel like a muppet having forgotten exactly. I asked him that too, but the bastard is too busy enjoying life to get back to his lil sis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #5 July 11, 2006 QuoteI just emailed him from the edge of my seat demanding pictures, but he is probably out flying as opposed to sitting there with his thumb up his arse. And as far as what kind of plane, I feel like a muppet having forgotten exactly. I asked him that too, but the bastard is too busy enjoying life to get back to his lil sis. Sweet at least the oics and info has been requested. So - Who's going to the Liz's Brother's new plane boogie? Turtlespeed WeegegirlI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #6 July 11, 2006 Very very cool!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #7 July 11, 2006 Plane is a RANS s-6-s taildragger. Two place side by side. 100 hp engine, 100mph cruise. He's putting it on floats this summer maybe, next for sure. "Flew 1/2 the length of a 6000 foot runway today. about 30 feet max height. Oil preassure was a tad off so I landed and am investigating." He's going to send me pictures later but he left his camera at the hangar. DOH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #8 July 11, 2006 Looks nifty!! RANS S 6s <-- think that is a Super Maybe something looks like this? Put some floats on it Who needs jump doors "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #9 July 11, 2006 QuoteLooks nifty!! RANS S 6s I wonder if he knows how to make a jump door.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MF42 0 #10 July 11, 2006 Oooooo, neato airplane!Ummm, he took off, even for a short hop, with questionable oil pressure? Or the oil pressure dropped after takeoff? Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #11 July 11, 2006 i think he noticed it off after takeoff. trust me on this... he has been flying and building planes for at LEAST 30 years now. He thinks we are all crazy for voluntarily jumping out of them, but he is passionate about planes the way most of us are about air baths. He is also ultra conservative. I doubt he would put all that time into building something to throw it all away by jumping the gun. and yeah, it's a cool looking plane. but last time i saw it it was still relatively in peices. i can't wait to see the pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MF42 0 #12 July 12, 2006 Ok, no worries then. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
MF42 0 #12 July 12, 2006 Ok, no worries then. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
