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Hay Dennis - I was wondering about the status of your new prop as I am next in line with Dominic. I wanted to see how your new one performs before giving him the go ahead. I will need a climbing prop, as my backyard runway is 1,350' with 60' pine trees at each end. I was considering a 56x22 or 58x20. Also, could your lack of climb performance be partially caused by a high thrust line? The engine mount plans show the engine mounted directly on the wood beams - I noticed you used rather tall stand-offs. Your build looks great - hope you can get it to fly as good as it looks. - Denis

Finally caught up 😁 after probably a year! Well worth the effort, particularly the build videos. Big thanks for putting the effort into making the vids, I know there was a lot of work in that. Hope you are well and back to flying with a new prop soon.

Great video, thank you, I did enjoy it a lot !

Have seen you in a while. Hope you are well.

Hi Dennis, Just wondering if you ever got out to Rosamond... too bad for the lack of current videos...All the Best, Ron

I have used the back side of a plastic spoon to make radius and fillets with epoxy. you can then use the front side of the spoon to scoop/scrape up the excess. Keeps your hands/gloves a little cleaner.

what kind of paint did you use? id like to do a design on my minimax wings as well

To those building a MiniMax wing: the TEAM factory is now specifying 14" wide aluminum fuel tanks (which they say they've always done). At least a few people have gotten tanks with widths less than 13-1/2". At that maximum width, it's possible to install the tank AFTER the outboard RS-17 support at rib #2 is installed as this video shows. It's NOT possible to install a WIDER tank if the RS-17 is already installed. Several people have reported this problem. If your tank is wider than about 13-1/2", you'll have to either install the RS-17 support AFTER putting the tank in the bay or maybe move the RS-17 support to the outboard side of rib #2 instead. Installing the tank first and then installing the support piece is not a problem unless you expect to have to remove the tank later. Moving the support piece to the other side of rib #2 will require a wider tank cover. As of September, 2024, I'm expecting to receive a 14" wide tank, and I haven't yet decided which method to use. Another person has reported that he had his 14" wide tank remade to a shorter width.

Great Vlog, I love seeing the similarities between RC models and the full sized. (45 years flying RC, and ex RAF fitter on metal jets)

How is air admitted to the tank to replace consumed fuel? Will there be a fuel vent someplace?

what did it cost to cover and paint the plane

Hi Dennis, im at the point where im gonna order my fabric......ive watched some stewart systems videos and they mentioned ceconite. Is thay what you're using, or something different? Also, what weight? The light or mid? Thanks

Ok sounds good. Looking forward to the next phase of your flight test program. This whole series has been a real helpful source for those building a minimax. Thanks

Denise if you had to do it all over again would you offset the rudder at this point of the build. I’m asking because I thought that was mentioned while flight testing.

Dennis, I believe you stated that you have the 45hp engine and I believe you also stated in your video that you have 8mm cylinder studs with a torque value of 18 ft/lbs. I have a 37hp Hummel Engine and it has the 10mm cylinder studs... I would suggest that you contact Scott at Hummel Engines to confirm the size of your cylinder bolts. Not trying to be picky but I wouldn't' want you to under torque the cylinder nuts. BTW... the actual stud shanks measure closer to 9mm; however, Scott confirmed with me that the bolt threads are 10mm... and torqued at the higher torque value of 23 ft/lbs. Thanks again for your video, Dennis from Michigan

Тормозные трубки снизу оси?

Dennis, what is the horsepower of your engine... is it the 28HP, 32HP or the 37HP. Thanks for the great video; it helps. Dennis from Michigan

How did the gaskets hold up? If they dont leak im buying the ultimate set. Im not a fan of cork.

Hi Dennis, I'm very close to covering my flybaby 1B biplane se5a replica with the stewart system, it's nice to have their manual but even better to watch you do it. Lots of great information!! Thanks

Thanks

Dennis, what size/ type staples do you use?

Where did you get your fuel tanks?

Nice little splash moulded fairing. I would have used glass tissue as a finish lamination to reduce the amount of micro but we all do different thing. Nice little touch 🙂

Make those x2 sets! That’s something I’ve wanted to do! I’ll make a video of where mine is at soon. Not to far from flight

Hello, just bought a kit and enjoying and benefiting from your videos! Question: why not nake wing 1/8" longer instead, which appears much easier than cutting down aeralon? Thanks Scott

Would Velcro work rather than screws. Would be easier when removing the wings?

Another great build video. Been following from the beginning. Building a 1100r with my Grandsons who are Young Eagles EAA Ch 113 metal airport Plymouth/Canton MI.

Regarding my other comment, did you make a video talking about the cost of getting a kit vs. sourcing your own materials? I couldn't find one but was wondering if you had the cash in your pocket and were going to start building, would you still source the materials yourself?

That's pretty cool Dennis. Those look nice and I am glad to finally see how you were gonna close that gap. On a side note, since my RV-8 dream is dead, I am considering just building a 1550V-max. If for no other reason than to just have something to do. I'll probably won't keep it in a hangar but make it something I can trailer and road trip then explore areas of interest with. I mean, I'm just disgusted with the cost of aviation right now and have no desire to spend every penny I have building an airplane. 🤦‍♂

Cool. This vid is like the first ones you did. Great job!

Awesome! Enjoyed that for sure, keen to see the rest & what difference it makes, Cheers.

Great video. Always good to see you and what you're up to with your bird!

The rocker pads in my VW engine manual are not to be central but slightly set to one side. Good to see you do maintance. How many hours have you got on the Hurrymax now?

Hello Dennis José Carlos from Brazil, the valve adjustment screws cannot rest in the center of the valve stems, they must be slightly moved to the side for the valves to rotate Thus avoiding localized wear

or build a plane from old bike frames . or timber ..two by four frame or ...some way simpler construction just crude wood and plyplates as wings , in a strong simple way l guess not glue then ,maybe just test strenght of timbers by weight test in middle see if cracks , .. would it work for a few flies at least , fun vid for youtube safer to remote control with man weight sandbag in seat. or old plane wings on old car drive till lifts no propeller j8

We know the head nuts are at least 18 ft/lb, but what if they are at 25 or 30? Wouldn't the wrench click for all those levels of tightness? FYI the rocker adjusting screws are supposed to be offset to the side just a little. This is supposed to help with valve rotation to reduce wear.

@orangestoneface 12 minutes ago (edited) or build a plane from old bike frames . or timber ..two by four frame or ...some way simpler construction just crude wood and plyplates as wings , in a strong simple way l guess not glue then ,maybe just test strenght of timbers by weight test in middle see if cracks , .. would it work for a few flies at least , fun vid for youtube safer to remote control with man weight sandbag in seat. or old plane wings on old car drive till lifts no propellerop

or build a plane from old bike frames . or timber ..two by four frame or ...some way simpler construction just crude wood and plyplates as wings , in a strong simple way l guess not glue then ,maybe just test strenght of timbers by weight test in middle see if cracks , .. would it work for a few flies at least , fun vid for youtube safer to remote control with man weight sandbag in seat. or old plane wings on old car drive till lifts no propeller.i

Nice job Sir. Did you install carb heat? Thank you

Love your channel! I’m building a Roger Mann design of a mini biplane which looks like a Pitts. Although it’s not a Mini Max it’s wood and fabric so your videos and building techniques are very similar. Thanks so much for sharing!

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Congratulations on completing your home built. I constructed a Pulsar many years ago and I have it in a hangar right around the corner from you. I have issues with the engine so it hasn't been in the air for a while. I did all of my test flying out of Fox also. Glad to see that you are doing safe testing.

Wheel land it. What is your cruise speed?

Late to the party, but is that a BMW motorcycle engine?

Wonderful airplanes IMO

Hi, question......@7:20, I see a bit of fabric flutter in the left aileron, is there any rib stitching in the ailerons? I'll be covering my SE5A replica soon

Great paintjob! That's the spirit!