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« Last post by Rick on October 13, 2025, 03:58:49 AM »
Good advice. I never joined Facebook always thought of it as a little evil . . . but. Do you feel Facebook has valuable info not presented here on Eagler's Nest! If so perhaps I'll give it a go.
Thank you Kamcoman77,
Rick
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on October 12, 2025, 03:44:43 PM »
You can usually get quick answers (and some opinions) here and on the Legal Eagle Facebook page. Leonard will answer questions if you call him. In many cases, using the Search feature here and Facebook will give the answers.
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« Last post by Rick on October 12, 2025, 03:22:31 PM »
Kamcoman77,
Thank your the quick response! Will do the new verticals tomorrow (I kinda new that).
I just started on the build in 2025 and not sure of the protocol here, when I come across issues with dimensions is it enough to post it on the forum or should I notify someone else (designer etc.)
– Just trying to do the right thing.
Thanks again,
Rick
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on October 12, 2025, 12:43:38 PM »
If your rib is 7-1/4" tall at the front, then 7-1/4" - 1/16" is correct for spar height where it meets the rib. No spacers, please. Make new verticals. Seems like a lot of builders have slightly different dimensions.
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« Last post by Rick on October 12, 2025, 09:47:19 AM »
Hi Guys,
I'm building the original LE Ultralight, and from reading the Eagler's Nest posts it seems the ribs and spars are the same on the LE XL also. I just finished all my ribs and am working on the spar frames. Completed a rear spar and a front spar (lucky no spar webs added yet).
However, on a mockup with a rib prior to proceeding, I noticed an issue with front spar height. I have not found anything searching on Eagler's Nest about this. Am I missing something here or does anyone have different front spar heights on their plans. (Oh, and yes, after the fact I did notice the stamp on the bottom of the wing spar drawing) a gotcha moment?
I'm working off of plans 9/2024 as a web download from Leonard's Legal Eagle website and the full size rib drawing mailed 9/2024. Rib drawing shows the rib height of 7.25" high. The plans call for in two locations (see attached) a dimension of 6 7/8"
So to match the ribs it seems the front spar should be 7 3/16” ?, (Rib 7 1/4” - 1/16” 2 layers of 8 mm PLY)
I'm a first time plane builder with general carpentry skills, however as a young man -10 years as machinist/welder. Going from the Titebond III website, heating the glue with an iron soften the glue enough to wiggle the verticals free.
Now what? Replace all the verticals or can I just glue in spacers to make up the difference? see attached. What is proper?
Thank you very much!
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« Last post by DA Miller on October 12, 2025, 08:56:00 AM »
thanks Kam. I'LL CHECK THEM OUT. DA
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Well, they are *really* important.  Easy enough to fabricate, and a good design IMHO.
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« Last post by Brock on October 10, 2025, 04:51:39 PM »
Wow, looks like it broke where it was joined. You might consider using two thinner belts when you get er back together. The best belts I had found were GATES brand.
Years ago I had a PSRU on a subaru powered gyroplane. I stripped the belt tice, once on climb out and another time further away. Managed to get home in both cases. After the second one I ditched the belt system and went to a gear box. still runn'n strong 10 years later.
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« Last post by Kamcoman77 on October 09, 2025, 09:59:49 PM »
Frank Johnson posts sometimes on the Legal Eagle Facebook page. You may want to try that forum to contact Frank and he can get you in touch with the new owner. Dennis Tyson posts on the MiniMax Facebook page. He recently bought a Performance Prop for his 45 hp 1/2 VW. He can give you contact info for them. If you want a nice prop for less money and a much quicker delivery time, look at GSC Props in Canada. Two of my friends running 45 hp 1/2 VW engines bought GSC and are happy with them. https://www.gsc-systems.com/
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« Last post by alanAK on October 09, 2025, 07:30:26 PM »
This occurred at 3700 rpm where my ace redrive belt broke. Anyone else have such issues or know where to get a new one?
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