From: balloon crew (ballooncrew_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 03/17/98
Message-ID: <19980317204700.6886.rocketmail@send1c.yahoomail.com> Date: Tue, 17 Mar 1998 12:47:00 -0800 (PST) From: balloon crew <ballooncrew_at_yahoo.com> Subject: Re: Helios: LETS GO!
Chris, another place to look for the burner would be the lta-forsale
list.. The address is
lta-forsale_at_launch.net. Subscribe to that one and then send a message
with what you are looking for.
Good luck!
---Ken DeLacy <lukke_at_sprynet.com> wrote:
>
> Greetings all,
> Just wanted to repost the needs list.
>
> Chris_McCoy_at_sigmanet.com wrote:
> >
> > I will hopefully have my ultralight ready by September. I will be
able to
> > build the frame and bag by myself.
> > The problem at this point will be about 4-5 items.
> >
> > 1. I will need a propane burner to heat the bag. A single or
double unit,
> > even in less than perfect shape would be perfect.
> > If any of you know where I could get my hands on one cheap, I
would really
> > apprecciate it.
>
> I've contacted the newsgroup rec.aviation.balloon and received a
> classifieds of balloon stuff and check it regularualy for a burner
> system but no luck yet.
>
>
> > 2. I am looking at 2x17HP engines from the Spruce and specialty
catalog.
> > They are single cylinder oil/gas burners.
> > If anyone has an idea about where could get something similar for
less than
> > $900.00 a piece, let me know.
> >
> > 3. I now know what my airbag needs to be like, but I would like
some help
> > with sewing it. If anyone could give me some
> > verbal expertise via phone or internet, it would be greatly
apprecciated.
>
> Chris I assume your getting help from the Experimental Balloon
Builders.
>
>
> > 4. I think I can make it under the ultra-light limit, but it will
be close.
> > My question is, I am not experienced enough to do
> > more than a few test hops to start out. I know that ultralight
doesn't
> > require it, but I would like a certified pilot
> > (VFR, IFR if possible) to help me with the airworthiness and
> > insturmentation stage. Also, the 250 weight limit is weighed
> > static, without passenger of fuel, does that mean the bag can be
"hot"? If
> > that is the case, any LTA craft on
> > the ground would qualify. I have seen some of the hot-air blimps,
and cant
> > believe that bag, gondola, and fuel/engine
> > weigh less than 250. Anyone have the definitive answer?
> >
> > 5. My intention for this ship has not been money. I want a ship
that Josh,
> > Mike, Me, or anyone in the group
> > can build cheaply, or borrow to demonstrate what these ships can
do. I like
> > what Ken had to say, and
> > it's nice to see someone as enthused as I by this whole idea.
> >
> > Please post your input here so we can try to coordinate this. I
can't
> > guarantee completion by September, as I am
> > pretty-much a one-man show right now, but if you could help me
with the
> > above list, I will be that much closer.
> >
> > By the way, Any "loaners" (i.e. burners or engines) will be
returned as I
> > can replace them with purchased materials.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Chris McCoy
>
> Best of luck Chris I wish I could assist more.
> Ken
>
>
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