Legal Eagle ORV in Monument Valley Utah
This blog is about flying adventures in a Milholland Legal Eagle XL named ORV, or off road vehicle forbthe long version. It is a Part 103 Ultralight Vehicle by FAA standards. That means less than 254 pounds, max of 5 gallons of fuel, max speed 63 mph with stall under 27 mph. Powers is a 1/2 VW of 45 hp.
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In process of building fuel tank for new project. It will mount overhead between spar attachments. Using .040 soft aluminum. Tig welding end of flanges turned out. So far so good. Will have fill on top of wing in front, drain with finger strainer in rear and two fuel lever hose fittings on side. I am running way behind on posting about what is happening. just getting started on the predator 670 engine side.
Method to locate control stick on middle of fuselage for rigging ailerons.
Comments regarding Spruce wood materials for wing. In past I have always bought ready to use spruce but with cost and shipping costs decided to try purchasing spruce planks and making my own Spruce parts. I borrowed a wood plane from a neighbor and the process took some time but saved a bunch of bucks.
Wings ready to
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We are looking at some of the parts made and furnished by Legaleagleparts.com
Regards Re-Drives, i just went thru the entire process with Ave Aviation Re-drive for project i am working on. From time ordered until in my shop a bit over 4 months. Love the product but communications need improved.
Will be posting info on blog and youtube in near future.
Weight of completed rib set is right at 6 pounds. As we continue will provide weight of various components.
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