Re: [ULF-1] Approximate Costs

From: Member 60
Date: 2010-05-18 03:46 UTC-07:00
Message: #0233

Hello Andrew.
As the builder of several homebuilts in the U.K. and an ex member of the P.F.A. I have had an interest in the ULF 1 for some time and will be building as soon as I clear a couple of other projects. One piece of advice I would offer concerns alternative materials. If you are in an environment where the aircraft has to be inspected and registered, the aircraft may have to be " As the designer intended" and I have seen many permits refused as a result.
Any changes to the issued specification should be directed to the designer first.
Kind Regards,
Tom Member 60.
----- Original Message -----
From: Member 50
To: [email]
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 2:30 AM
Subject: Re: [ULF-1] Approximate Costs

Shaun, My experience is limited, I have not stuck two pieces of Member 60 together yet however, I have I have ordered and received glue and some hand tools and the timber for the entire tail assembly. This cost me £600. I have probably slightly over ordered, I hope. Extrapolating this experience I very roughly estimate that the fuselage will cost about £1000 and the wings £1200. There is a builder in the Yahoo talk group who has just ordered the covering on a 'special deal' for £1000. I guess that means £1000 minimum. I am sure there are savings that can be made, for example my friend Member 67 is using bamboo, very successfully, for the rib construction instead of spruce.

I am going by the drawing and instructions and no practical experience but yes I think you are right the shoulder straps are tightened after take off when foot launching

It seems everyone is on the Yahoo talk group so try joining that for a more informed reply

Andy

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From: [email] [mailto:[redacted] On Behalf Of Member 58
Sent: 12 May 2010 02:42
To: [email]
Subject: [ULF-1] Approximate Costs

Hi, I am considering building a ULF-1 and I was hoping that other builders would share what it has cost them. I am in the U.S., but costs for builders in other countries will help me get an idea a well. Also, I am somewhat concerned about the harness system on the ULF-1; it appears in the videos and pictures I have seen that the pilot must move forward and down from the normal seated position to get their legs on the ground. My concern is that this might leave a large amount of slack in the harness. Am I missing something, does the pilot simply get seated in flight and then tighten the harness?

Thanks,
Shaun

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