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General Category => Off Topics and General Interest => Topic started by: Sam Buchanan on November 25, 2014, 07:16:16 AM

Title: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Sam Buchanan on November 25, 2014, 07:16:16 AM: XL-58 is looking for a new home so hangar space can be cleared for new projects.

SOLD
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Vince Carucci on November 25, 2014, 10:14:02 AM: Sam, good luck selling it. It shouldn't be difficult as it's almost a work of art. After it's gone though, I hope you don't take down the XL-58 website. I've read through it a few times and enjoyed doing so. I was hoping to refer back to it from time to time while my build is under way. Anyhow, good luck on your next project and I'm looking forward to your post on it.

Vince
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Sam Buchanan on November 25, 2014, 12:10:13 PM: Quote from: Vince on November 25, 2014, 10:14:02 AM
Sam, good luck selling it. It shouldn't be difficult as it's almost a work of art. After it's gone though, I hope you don't take down the XL-58 website. I've read through it a few times and enjoyed doing so. I was hoping to refer back to it from time to time while my build is under way. Anyhow, good luck on your next project and I'm looking forward to your post on it.

Vince
Thanks Vince, glad you are enjoying the website. It will remain up for the foreseeable future.

XL-58 will definitely be missed, it has been a great ride, but there is a finite amount of floorspace....and flying time. Someone will get a good deal, the plane couldn't be built for the price I have posted.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Jerry Carter on November 25, 2014, 04:16:46 PM: Why am I not surprised that you would sooner or later take on another project? :) You have way too much talent not to be building something. I can't wait to see what your next project is! I understand about limited time and space. I have about two aircraft too many myself now, and something needs to go at some point. Anyway, good luck with your sale. I hope you will keep watching this forum to help people like me who can use your advice.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Poorman2 on November 26, 2014, 09:11:21 AM: Sam, I am sorry to hear you are selling XL-58. I just want to take the time to say thank you for all the help you have given so many people on this site, including me!!!!! I wish you well in your new project. Happy thanksgiving!!!
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 11:10:32 AM: What are you planning on building next?
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Sam Buchanan on November 29, 2014, 02:22:44 PM: Quote from: swferris on November 29, 2014, 11:10:32 AM
What are you planning on building next?
Kinda wondering if one of these would be interesting:

(https://www.eaglersnest.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airdromeaeroplanes.com%2Fairdrome%2Fimages%2Fdvii%2Fd7-infopage.jpg&hash=c072c5cdde146f33f18b7af8a5e68955e537fdbc)
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 03:06:18 PM: Airdrome Aeroplanes kit, or a historically accurate build from original plans? (With hopefully the exception of a more modern / much more reliable engine than the original aircraft had.)
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 05:00:11 PM: I thought you'd be going the other way again - building an RV-14, or an RV-10.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Steve on November 29, 2014, 05:11:15 PM: Quote from: swferris on November 29, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Airdrome Aeroplanes kit, or a historically accurate build from original plans? (With hopefully the exception of a more modern / much more reliable engine than the original aircraft had.)

If this is the one with the little Geo 3cyl redrive engine (S w e e t):

http://vimeo.com/49046778
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 07:43:11 PM: For real, I really thought you'd be going the other way again - building an RV-14, or an RV-10. Not kidding!!!
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 08:29:09 PM: Sam, I would "like" if I could, not sure how to "like" on this post though!!!
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 08:41:12 PM: I really like Airdrome Aerocraft - I live in Missouri afterall. That said, have you also considered the Steve Wittman W-10 Tailwind? I think your build description of the W-10 Tailwind would be pretty exciting to follow.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: swferris on November 29, 2014, 08:45:26 PM: Also - totally different aircraft, but have you considered building the Fournier RF-4? I hear that building plans are out there for that aircraft:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fournier_RF-4
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Sam Buchanan on November 29, 2014, 10:24:31 PM: Quote from: swferris on November 29, 2014, 08:41:12 PM
I really like Airdrome Aerocraft - I live in Missouri afterall. That said, have you also considered the Steve Wittman W-10 Tailwind? I think your build description of the W-10 Tailwind would be pretty exciting to follow.
Never seriously considered a Tailwind, but I sure have given a local Wittman Buttercup a close look. That is one sweet little plane.

I have no need or desire for another RV, my RV-6 is all the traveling plane I need.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Jerry Carter on November 30, 2014, 07:20:56 AM: Wow, that is so cool! I have to stay focused on the Eagle, but I'm always dreaming of the next project. I've looked at the Acey Deucy, and other similar open-cockpit planes. But the D VII looks pretty easy to build with all those parts supplied for you. A lot easier than a plans-built plane! I bet you could turn one of those out in about 3 months. I wonder about the engine. Do you like that Torque Master engine they sell? They list the Hirth F30 as the recommended engine, but I have very little experience with two-stroke engines.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Sam Buchanan on November 30, 2014, 10:06:56 AM: Quote from: Jerry Carter on November 30, 2014, 07:20:56 AM
Wow, that is so cool! I have to stay focused on the Eagle, but I'm always dreaming of the next project. I've looked at the Acey Deucy, and other similar open-cockpit planes. But the D VII looks pretty easy to build with all those parts supplied for you. A lot easier than a plans-built plane! I bet you could turn one of those out in about 3 months. I wonder about the engine. Do you like that Torque Master engine they sell? They list the Hirth F30 as the recommended engine, but I have very little experience with two-stroke engines.
I'm still in the homework phase (and deciding whether or not I have enough git-up-n-go for a 5th aircraft project...) but the recommended engine seems to be a 2180 VW with the Valley Engineering redrive. That combo will swing an 84" prop and generate over 350 lbs of thrust (!!!).

I think the redrive VW would be a killer combo for a Double Eagle and turn it into a real performer. Might need some longer gear legs.... ;)
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Tom H on December 01, 2014, 05:48:40 AM: Sam, I agree, a VW w/ redrive swinging a large prop would have the DE jumping off the ground. Maybe a bit slower cruise, but short field would be no issue.

Someone needs to try it out.
Title: Re: XL-58 is For Sale
Post by: Sam Buchanan on December 18, 2014, 08:52:14 AM: Quote from: Sam Buchanan on November 29, 2014, 02:22:44 PM
Kinda wondering if one of these would be interesting:

(https://www.eaglersnest.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.airdromeaeroplanes.com%2Fairdrome%2Fimages%2Fdvii%2Fd7-infopage.jpg&hash=c072c5cdde146f33f18b7af8a5e68955e537fdbc)
Kit has been ordered. Anybody have a good Continental C-90 or O-200 needing a new home?