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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Legal Eagle Flying Adventures 
Hi Les,
I really enjoy your videos and your commentary on this plane. I hope you can answer my questions. What brand of wheels, tires and brakes are you running? Why did you switch to the radial from the 1/2 VW? Can you show a detailed shot of your wing mounting? Thank you for your time! I hope all is well in your life. You are an inspiration to me.
Best Regards,
Tom
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Wheels and brakes are Black Max, tires are 8:00 x 6:00, Switched to Radial because of lower rpm at full power, 2500 versus 3600 and larger diameter, more efficient prop.
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Hi, could you tell me if i need to drill holes to relief gas pressure when weldig the fuselage for an xl?
I saw your lastest video and you mention that you have built 3 legal eagle fuselage.
Have you had any problems welding them?
I ask because i am starting to build my xl legal eagle.
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If welding a closed tube i drill a small hole. on the fuselage i drill holes where diagonals and cross pieces connect. 3/32″ holes
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I’d like to know if you have any new information about the 028 tubing fuselage. how it it working out in practical terms
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It has been working very well, I have not developed any problems except for the added difficulty of welding and assembling. I would not recommend it for someone that is not and experienced welder/fabricator and I have made other changes that confirm my thinking when and if i build another LEXL. The .028 is a lot more expensive than the .035.
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As a high pressure pipe welder I shouldn’t have any problems. Thanks for the input, I shall proceed!
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Hi Les,
How much more expensive is .028 tubing?
Best Regards,
Tom
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Les,
I’m amazed with progress you are making on the vTwin power plant for the Legal Eagle xl type! Leonard is blessed with your development participation and good on you😎
Steve Kiblinger
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Dang! You’ll have all worked out by the time the duramax 35 hp hits the shelf! (I’m hoping your curiosity gets the better of you!) for all our sake!
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