1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
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1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
I just received my High Flight magazine. In the pictures from the fly-ins, there is a gentleman who has a 1/3 scale scratch built AirBike with a Z23 engine. I was curious if anyone had any information on the plane - i.e. what he used for the frame, any plans, etc.
Thanks
Keith
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Keith
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
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That would be my dad. He located the 3 views and had me scale it up to about 1/3 scale and then plot it out. The fuselage is made of dowel rods. It flys very well. If you would like I can email you his phone number to get more details on the construction. I know he had to widen the firewall to get the G23 to fit.
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That would be my dad. He located the 3 views and had me scale it up to about 1/3 scale and then plot it out. The fuselage is made of dowel rods. It flys very well. If you would like I can email you his phone number to get more details on the construction. I know he had to widen the firewall to get the G23 to fit.
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
I love the internet!!!!! Yes, please send me his phone number. You can PM it to me or e-mail it, either one. My name is Keith Sessions so he will know who is calling.
BTW - where did he get the pilot?
BTW - where did he get the pilot?
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
So, it's not one of these; http://www.geocities.com/alliedaerobiker/
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
The full scale one used to be TEAM - then went to ISON - then this @#$% got into a legal battle with the guy who owned ISON. Bottom line was the @#$% had deeper pockets than the ISON owner and the rights to the Airbike went to him. There are no longer any plans or kits being produced which is sad for everyone.
Still, it is a neat plane to model. Search Google under TEAM Airbike or ISON Airbike.
The GI Joe would work if you were doing a 1/6 scale version (GI Joe = 12" tall - average adult male = 6') There is a guy in Germany which makes larger scale high detailed pilots for sailplane pilots, but they are expensive.
Still, it is a neat plane to model. Search Google under TEAM Airbike or ISON Airbike.
The GI Joe would work if you were doing a 1/6 scale version (GI Joe = 12" tall - average adult male = 6') There is a guy in Germany which makes larger scale high detailed pilots for sailplane pilots, but they are expensive.
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
Well, that's not what I had in mind at all.
I want one of those airbikes from the Star Wars series...remember the chase scene thru the jungle?
Anyhow, the closest to that has been zipping along creeks and streams in a Robinson R22 heli
I want one of those airbikes from the Star Wars series...remember the chase scene thru the jungle?
Anyhow, the closest to that has been zipping along creeks and streams in a Robinson R22 heli
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
The Airbike is now being built in Germany and several examples are now flying around the skies of Europe, see site:
www.newairbike.de
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RE: 1/3 Scale Scratch Built AirBike
I 've been looking for those for some time also but I haven't found them either i do have a copy of the affordapane if you want a copy of those.