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Aviation Forum / General / Soaring / September 2008American Eaglet?
Is anyone on the list FLYING an American Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd like to hear about its flying qualities and sturdiness. I have the chance to buy a complete kit Eaglet, never started, with all plans, newsletters and trailer. I am somewhat concerned about the inverted V-Tail. Having read a bunch of the builder's newsletters, it seems a little scary. All input appreciated!! Scott > Is anyone on the list FLYING an American > Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd like to hear about > its flying qualities and sturdiness... I don't know of any Eaglets that are currently operated regularly. There are a couple messages about the Eaglet on the HomeSail forum on YahooGroups, you might subscribe and have a look at them. One of your better resources will probably be Scott Perkins, who directs the Vintage Ultralight & Lightplane Assocation: http://vulaorg.vws0104.fast.net/index.html Thanks, and best regards to all Bob K. > > Is anyone on the list FLYING an American > > Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd like to hear about [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > on the HomeSail forum on YahooGroups, you might subscribe > and have a look at them. DEREK PIGGOT wrote an excellent flight review of one based in England. He flew it, and commented that it was the first sailplane he was afraid of getting OFF TOW. It went downhill from there. This is a must read. Scott. The article Scott mentioned is available on the Gliding and Motorgliding International website. Go to page http://www.glidingmagazine.com/FeatureArticle.asp?id=178 Steve Woody > > > Is anyone on the list FLYING an American > > > Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd like to hear about [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Scott. >Is anyone on the list FLYING an American Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd >like to hear about its flying qualities and sturdiness. I have the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > >Scott Hello Scott, I actually have the chance to receive an American Eaglet kit that is still in the crate as a kit. Have you gone any further with your plans. My problem is that I can get the kit but the plans have been lost. Can you help me in that regard? Thanks, Walt >>Is anyone on the list FLYING an American Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd >>like to hear about its flying qualities and sturdiness. I have the [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Thanks, Walt Walt, Did you have any luck scrounging up a set of plans? I read the eval made in the UK. The spoiler problem is easily fixed as is also the inverted V tail. I don't believe that there are or ever were certified Eaglets here in the USA. As a homebuilt ultralite there are really only safety issues and flight characteristics. I'm very interested in a set of plans in order to make my own evaluation of the construction and design perameters. Help if you can, Robbo Robbo, I have a set of drawings and a set of construction plans but I never bought a kit. If you are still interested in these let me know. Gary Robbo Wrote: >Walt, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Robbo Gary, I have an eaglet sailplane with about 1.5 hours flown {not by me} but my plans are incomplete and am in need of complete set of plans and drawings. Any help much appreciated Thanks. Mel 817-599-8269 okguy[At]mesh.net >Robbo, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >>Robbo Robbo, I have a set of drawings and a set of construction plans but I never bought a kit. If you are still interested in these let me know. Gary Robbo Wrote: >Walt, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Robbo I am interested in the plans amd any fixes to spoilers or v-tail or safety issues. Rocky >Robbo, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] >> >>Robbo Did you ever find anything out as for plans and info on the plane. I have an American Eaglet. Have not flown yet but doing research before doing so. Call if you like Rocky 509-991-9217 >>>Is anyone on the list FLYING an American Eaglet sailplane? If so, I'd >>>like to hear about its flying qualities and sturdiness. I have the [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > >Robbo |
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