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foggyb
Joined: 31 Dec 2006
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Location: NORFOLK ENGLAND
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| Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 6:04 pm Post subject: WAG-A-BOND |
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Hi, I'm new to the self build world and am evaluating various types at the moment. I really want a side by side high wing such as the Piper Vagabond/Wag-a-bond type of aircraft. I have never embarked upon such a project before and want some guidance, pearls of wisdom, constructive comments about going for a wag-a-bond. There seems to be very little objective info available on the net about this machine. If anyone has any thoughts that they wish to share I would be greatful. Cost, complexity, advice etc. I have been flying for 25 years, not all fixed wing and have some experience of a/c engineering. I yearn for getting back to a tail dragger which I can tour with but also fly slow as an aerial photo platform. Needs to be side by side for touring!
thanks for taking the time to read.
regards
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jd
Joined: 09 Jul 2007
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Location: irrigon,orygun
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| Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: vagabond |
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| if ya want to build one from scratch and plans,check out www.ragwings.com.they have the plans for a full size vagabond for 50.00. |
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foggyb
Joined: 31 Dec 2006
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:49 am Post subject: |
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Thanks JD I will check it out.
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jd
Joined: 09 Jul 2007
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Location: irrigon,orygun
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| Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 12:16 pm Post subject: foggy |
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| the ragabond airplane is alot cheaper as ya build it from scratch instead of a welded kit.it also uses a rotax 503 engine.some people swear its not the same aircraft but it looks like a vagabond |
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Brohawk
Joined: 05 Mar 2008
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Location: SC
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| Posted: Sat Mar 08, 2008 7:53 am Post subject: |
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foggyb -
It sounds like the FalconarAvia Maranda might be worth looking into.
It's a wood airframe (non-intmiidating materials), high wing (good for your photography interest), and has a 46-inch wide cabin (elbow room is always a good thing).
There is a Maranda builders group on Yahoo where you could gets lots of info. |
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