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« Last post by Dan_ on June 06, 2026, 03:37:39 PM »
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« Last post by Eire Eagle on June 06, 2026, 03:01:08 PM »
Hi, Tom Kyler here, new builder. I too am performing a 3D 'virtual build' to help understand the plans and construction. For those interested and software saavy, an alternative to Solidworks is Blender 3D, which is free and a relatively small download. The learning curve is still required as would be expected with any new software, but I believe it is no more complex than Solidworks (which I use in my engineering day job). Blender is NOT a CAD software, but rather a generic 3D/animation software...no history based or parametric modeling, but its ridiculously quick to build geometry for "what if" scenarios. The following work I did in about 2 hours. Note that I do use a CAD package (Vectorworks) to develop the design dimensionally from the plans...but then I use the CAD reference dimensions as inputs to Blender 3D.
Tom anychance you would share that file with me Im metric and find imperial difficult to work with. Jon
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« Last post by HTTP on June 06, 2026, 06:35:46 AM »
Hello, I'm looking for Legal Eagle layouts. Can you send me images of the layouts or a PDF copy? 
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« Last post by jrbirdman47 on June 06, 2026, 04:10:54 AM »
Not to worry, Chuck. You have wisdom and experience on your side. He only has the guile of youth.
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Silver haired old fart going out in search of the Red Baron. 
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FWIW a flight instructor friend was talking to the GADO, and he said if it had one seat, a 5 gallon gas tank, and looked like it wouldn't go 100 mph, it was an ultralight. Period.  For the OPs question.. an XL *can* make ultralight weight. Barely.
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« Last post by Brock on June 02, 2026, 08:21:51 AM »
I too would be very interested in this information. It would be educational to have a chart of weights and options for various XL's. For example, my build is shaping up to be (Verner 3V, 20" bike wheels, Oratex covering, etc). I'm planning on Oratex because of lack of weight information to ensure I keep as light as possible. It would be nice for a way to submit information annonomously in case a build is squeezing the limits a bit too much. But on the other hand, that probably is very rare. Right?
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« Last post by rv7charlie on June 01, 2026, 01:54:35 PM »
I know this has probably been covered already but I couldn't find a thread with definitive info.
The XL is UL compliant, but *how* compliant is it? Meaning is it 1 lb under the 254 lb weight limit, or 20 lbs under, or how much? There are obviously multiple engine choices out there now with significantly varying weights, but if the LE XL only meets UL weight limits with a cut case hand prop 1/2 VW, it would be good to know before selecting a different engine.
Thanks for any input/experiences.
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« Last post by Tom H on May 30, 2026, 05:54:43 AM »
We have an early model 3VW engine. It came with a Walbro carb, which required a fuel pump (also provided with the engine). We decided to remove the Walbro and put on a Mikuni VM26 carb. (possibly VM26-606, not positive)
The Walbro was mounted in an almost vertical orientation. To mount the Mikuni, we had to modify the intake plenum on the Verner to allow the Mikuni to be near horizontal as related to the engine. The Mikuni is gravity fed from the wing tank with an inline fuel filter.
Works great.
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« Last post by Brock on May 29, 2026, 07:58:59 PM »
I've searched the forum several times about the Mikuni carbs and have found very little (two posts?) on the subject. As I recall two builders are using different size carbs on the Verner. Are there any other carbs being used on the Verner. My goal would be to eliminate the weight of the fuel pump and go gravity feed only. What are folks using and finding reliable?
Thanks
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