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Hi Folks,
After lurking in the shadows for the past six years, I figure it is time to introduce myself to the biplane community.
Thanks to Dave Baxter for the earlier posting with news of the first flight of Starduster VH-XRS this past weekend.
I am a retired engineer, based at Tyabb in Victoria (Australia). I entered the world of home-building in 1995 when I purchased an RV-6 kit. First flight was in 1998 and I have now logged some 700 hours in it and enjoy it immensely.
The Starduster design caught my eye when Lou Stolp first introduced it to the world, (early seventies??) but at that time of my life I could not contemplate such an undertaking.
In 2008 I had the opportunity to purchase one of two projects imported by my good friend Rob Wettenhall. I jumped at the chance..........and then spent the next six months wondering what I had gotten into
.
The project had the basic fuselage truss complete, tail feathers and wing structure. Six years later, at the end of November, all paperwork complete and C of A issued.
I have found this forum very helpful as I came to grips with the scratch- building process and I am in awe at the depth of experience that the members bring. Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge.
The project had the basic fuselage truss complete, tail feathers and wing structure. Six years later, at the end of November, all paperwork complete and C of A issued.
Some details of the aircraft:
Engine is AeroSport Power IO-375. 205hp
Prop is Whirlwind 200C composite
Finish is Polyfibre, Aerothane, Insignia White, Santa Fe Red and Reno Gold.
The painting was quite a saga and took nearly 18 months .....but that is another story.
I want to add my special thanks to Dave Baxter for his help and advice during the project and his ongoing support to the Starduster community.
As of this morning I have logged 3 hours in six flights, all is going great apart from a slightly heavy left wing which will need adjustment.
After taking off in calm conditions this morning, I inadvertently demonstrated a 10kt crosswind capability on landing 30 minutes later........ Underwear is in the laundry.
The nose art design is by my daughter-in-law, and named 'Daisy Belle' after my first grand-daughter.
Ray
After lurking in the shadows for the past six years, I figure it is time to introduce myself to the biplane community.
Thanks to Dave Baxter for the earlier posting with news of the first flight of Starduster VH-XRS this past weekend.
I am a retired engineer, based at Tyabb in Victoria (Australia). I entered the world of home-building in 1995 when I purchased an RV-6 kit. First flight was in 1998 and I have now logged some 700 hours in it and enjoy it immensely.
The Starduster design caught my eye when Lou Stolp first introduced it to the world, (early seventies??) but at that time of my life I could not contemplate such an undertaking.
In 2008 I had the opportunity to purchase one of two projects imported by my good friend Rob Wettenhall. I jumped at the chance..........and then spent the next six months wondering what I had gotten into
. The project had the basic fuselage truss complete, tail feathers and wing structure. Six years later, at the end of November, all paperwork complete and C of A issued.
I have found this forum very helpful as I came to grips with the scratch- building process and I am in awe at the depth of experience that the members bring. Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge.
The project had the basic fuselage truss complete, tail feathers and wing structure. Six years later, at the end of November, all paperwork complete and C of A issued.
Some details of the aircraft:
Engine is AeroSport Power IO-375. 205hp
Prop is Whirlwind 200C composite
Finish is Polyfibre, Aerothane, Insignia White, Santa Fe Red and Reno Gold.
The painting was quite a saga and took nearly 18 months .....but that is another story.
I want to add my special thanks to Dave Baxter for his help and advice during the project and his ongoing support to the Starduster community.
As of this morning I have logged 3 hours in six flights, all is going great apart from a slightly heavy left wing which will need adjustment.
After taking off in calm conditions this morning, I inadvertently demonstrated a 10kt crosswind capability on landing 30 minutes later........
Underwear is in the laundry.The nose art design is by my daughter-in-law, and named 'Daisy Belle' after my first grand-daughter.
Ray
