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We really want to know!
Oscar Zuniga's M-19 "Flying
Squirrel"
San Antonio, TX. EAA
Member Number xxx
taildrags@hotmail.com
Here's
my construction philosophy. I intend
to construct a modified KR-2S, but
it will require at least 2000 hrs.
of construction time and
considerable shop space to do it
right. In the meantime, I'm
constructing a simpler project in
order to learn and develop the
skills needed for the KR project
(wood gluing, foam/fiberglass
construction, systems installation,
fittings and control surfaces,
etc.)... this critter is a Barnard
M-19 "Flying Squirrel", and is
expected to be the first plans-built
M-19 if I ever get it done! Not only
has this gotten me started learning
the needed skills, but the plan is
that it will give me something to
fly while the KR is being built (at
least 2 years). |
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Here
I am holding the
essentially completed
cabin assembly on the ol'
bathroom scales. It
weighs 54 lbs |
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For the
Flying Squirrel I will be using the
1835cc Volkswagen as converted and
developed by Great Plains Aircraft
Supply, but for the KR I have
acquired a
Corvair 110 engine which I'm in
the process of converting for
aircraft use. I'll make some Corvair
links soon; this is a good engine!
So read on to get more information
on the KR or the M-19! |
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My
plane/project now resides in the San
Antonio, TX,
EAA
Chapter 35 hangar, where 10'x20'
spaces are made available to Chapter
members who need project space.
It's a nice workspace with plenty of
tools and accessories, plus there
are other builders to help with an
extra hand and to offer support and
encouragement.
There
are mailing lists available on both
the KR and the M-19, for anyone
wanting to get instant assistance
on-line. These lists work! You can
get more information on the KRNet or
the Squirrel Net by clicking on the
links below, or e-mail me directly
for more information. Interactive
dialog with builders and pilots will
help you with tips, answers to
questions, information on building
or flying your homebuilt, tools and
methods, nifty links to other
aviation-related sites, or just good
old hangar flying. Go for it!
Want more info? Read all about
The Barnard
M-19 "Flying Squirrel"
here!! |
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are working on, finished or not. We know that you are proud of your work
and so are we, so let's get it
published!
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