Message #376

Date: Mar 24 2000 17:21:29 EST
From: Dale E Still <DESTILL@northstate.net>
Subject: Re: Newbie questions.

The general feel of the cockpit is snug for this 6'4'' frame. There is no
specific panel layout, but you don't need much on it. I have Art.
hor./turn&bank, A/speed, tach.,altimeter., compass, oil temp and press, clock
and OAT. Stephen Langford has Jpeg's of his I think.
dale

scott sanford wrote:

> FlyBaby
>
> Hi, I am new to the FlyBaby mailing list. I ordered the plans from Mr. Bower
> last week and I can't wait to get them in the mail!
> I have two questions,
> 1) A lot of different documents on the Internet say that the airframe minus
> engine,prop & instruments can be built for about $4000. I have been pricing
> various parts and I came up with a total closer to $7000. That difference
> could be due to several things a)what I'm reading on the internet is out of
> date, b)I priced as many new, prefabricated components as possible when I
> should build them myself, or c)I am pricing the wrong stuff.  (or a
> combination of the three)
> Any opinions? Can I really build the airframe for $4000?
> 2) Does anyone know where I can get cockpit and panel pictures? I have a
> bunch of flying and ground pictures but I am suffering from severe curiosity
> about the instrument panel and controls and just the general 'feel' of the
> cockpit. Does anyone have those posted somewhere or have some scanned
> pictures that they could send me?  (Don't go to any trouble, I can live
> without them)
>
> I look forward to hearing everyone's stories about the Fly Baby.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott Sanford
>
>