What would be a good engine for a B.H.E. Dirty Birdy.
12-23-2002, 02:18 PM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Michigan,
MI
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What would be a good engine for a B.H.E. Dirty Birdy.
I have had this kit for years. Still NIB. Fiberglass fuse, sheeted foam wings. But, I don't know what to do with it. If I build it, what engine/muffler combo. What retracts did they use on this bird? I know it was a great plane in it's day. Probably still is. Any suggestions?
12-23-2002, 03:08 PM
#2
Senior Member
My Feedback: (12)
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: eutawville,
SC
Posts: 518
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
hello
i have flown the bridi dirtybird for years , i used rom-air retracts and a webra 61 with a tuned pipe this is a perfect combination, also if you want to sell kit i am interested.
dennis AKA
(dirtybird5)
dennis AKA
(dirtybird5)
12-23-2002, 03:38 PM
#3
Member
Thread Starter
My Feedback: (3)
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Central Michigan,
MI
Posts: 98
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What would be a good engine for a B.H.E. Dirty Birdy.
Hi Dennis,
I am pretty sure I am going to build it. The more I look at the box, the more I think I would really like it. I have'nt seen any trike gear pattern planes in a long time. And basically that is what I want. I just happen to have a set of rom-air's. And it should'nt be difficult to find an engine. If for some reason I decide to sell it I will let you know.
Thanks for your reply and have a happy holiday season.
I am pretty sure I am going to build it. The more I look at the box, the more I think I would really like it. I have'nt seen any trike gear pattern planes in a long time. And basically that is what I want. I just happen to have a set of rom-air's. And it should'nt be difficult to find an engine. If for some reason I decide to sell it I will let you know.
Thanks for your reply and have a happy holiday season.
12-23-2002, 04:28 PM
#4
Member
My Feedback: (36)
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Knoxville,
TN
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What would be a good engine for a B.H.E. Dirty Birdy.
I have a Bridi glass Dirty Birdy kit also. My plans are a YS60 RE short stroke mounted so the tuned pipe goes down the right side of fuse and no retracts. Ed.
12-26-2002, 03:15 AM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Rochester, MN
Posts: 1,270
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
What would be a good engine for a B.H.E. Dirty Birdy.
I built one with fixed gear and piped Irvine 60SE that went like a scalded cat! The YS, ST, Irvine, Rossi, OS FSR, or if you find a good Webra 60 Speed-any would be excellent. Although my sentimental favorite would be the LS Webra with a Hatori pipe. Get chills thinking watching it go vertical! Wonderful airplane.
