Eagler's Nest
General Category => Off Topics and General Interest => Topic started by: Maxray on May 30, 2019, 10:40:50 PM
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Hi Guys,
Well it's getting close to cover and rigging. I am a 63 y.o. disabled Army veteran and so far have been able to do my build with no big problems. My wife has been a huge help. My health has been going downhill and things are getting harder to do.
It's getting close to the time when I will need help to cover, paint, finish and paint and rig the wings and struts. I cannot do this myself. My chances of getting help from another Eagle builder or potential builder are slim. I cannot find anyone locally at my EAA chapter that would be interested. They all have their own projects to work on. it is a spread Eagle. Built from Legal Eagle and XL plans. Stretched to XL wingspan and airframe length.
I do not have any friends that have any interest or knowledge in aviation therefore they cannot be of much help with the rigging of the wings and W&B. Even if they were free to assist me.
I have to make a decision, complete somehow, leave it as is or sell my project. It's at a true 85% completion and I have EVERYTHING to finish it.
Right down to vortex generators, a Garmin 496, and the paint. Currently, I am completing the nose sheeting on the right wing. Left wing is ready to cover. After covering, I will be at a standstill.
I have a year and a half into my Eagle and it is so close. Maybe 30 hours to flying. I have over 8k invested so far. I would sell it at it's current state for 7k. It has a fantastic engine. It would be perfect for the potential Eagle owner that does not want to do any building of the frame,tail group, wings, etc. Just paint, assemble and fly. I would prefer to finish, fly and keep it but will let it go if I have to. I would rather see someone else enjoy it rather than have my sons part it out after I'm gone.
Anyone else been in this situation?? What did you do.
Thanks guys.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJ492DkKadQ
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Hey maxray where are you located? Thats sad you are so close but may not be able to finish it.
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Hi One Eagle,
Northern Ohio. Thank you.
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I wish you were closer and i would offer my help. I live in south central ky
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Thank you buddy!
I truly appreciate that! I am going forward to finish for now.
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Maxray, thank you for your service my friend! I know what it’s like to have health issues. What hp is your VW? Thanks
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Thank you Sir! I believe it's a 40+ hp engine. It has the fantastic SCAT heads. Runs like a Swiss watch...
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Does the vw have a magneto?
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Yes it does.. Works great.
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My VA doc just told me last Monday during my annual visit that I cannot fly alone due to my Diabetes getting worse. There was a Piper Cub crash last week near my hanger that Killed the Pilot. Same age as me. My wife has been begging me to sell it since.. :( So, I listed it on Barnstomers and here. If anyone is getting ready to build, here is one well built and almost done at a good price. Get up in the air this summer.
Thanks guys, It's sad and I have really enjoyed working on it.