Spadinator Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 Hello all.......I am new to your forum and have had a long great interest in Canard Aircraft especially Rutan. I cannot fly due to eye problems but have instead chose to build RC aircraft. I have tried to find info on the Variviggen...particularly a good three view of it and have had no luck. Can any of you experts out there help out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spodman Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 Burt Rutan's RAF will sell you plans for a RC Viggen for $14, but you'd better be quick. Otherwise, for a bit more you may score a 3-view from Central States Association , the patron saint of Burt's orphan aircraft. Quote Mark Spedding - SpodmanDarraweit Guim - AustraliaCozy IV #1331 - Chapter 09www.mykitlog.com/Spodmanwww.sites.google.com/site/thespodplane/the-spodplane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiter Posted April 22, 2005 Share Posted April 22, 2005 I just seen a set of VV plans on E-Bay http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&category=19164&item=5970218421&rd=1 Waiter Quote F16 performance on a Piper Cub budget LongEZ, 160hp, MT CS Prop, Downdraft cooling, Full retract visit: www.iflyez.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spadinator Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 Cool thanks...it's all great info!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudski Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Okay Everyone; I Am New To To System. I Am Looking For A Set Of Variviggen Plans, Or An Unfinished Project To Modify Into A Four Seater. After 29 Years Working On The Ramp, The Kids Are Out And The Shop Is Being Built. I Keep Running Into Roadblocks For Detailed Info. Any Help Would Be Greatly Accepted. Mudski In Fwa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Sounds like you're ready to go... but, a 4-place VariViggen? That would be quite the project in terms of time, complexity, etc. Why not build a current 4-place canard? There are several manufacturers to choose from. Still, if you're hell-bent on it, you might want to ask Karoliina here what she found in her search from this thread (also an appropriate read for you): http://www.canardzone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1186 You should also try the TERF CD -- who know's, may be complete enough for building: http://www.dragonaero.com/RAFCDROM.htm You can also consider posting a formal 'Wanted to Buy' message in that section as well. Keep your eyes on eBay and online sites/forums (here's another www.condorsales.com), and you just might get lucky. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiter Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Unless you absolutely have your heart set on the VariViggan, I would seriously consider one of the other canards (Cozy, Aerocanard, Velocity, etc). I think you'll find that your build time (several thousand hours) and expenses (tens of thousands of dollars) will be less, plus you won't have to re-engineer the VV as a side by side. I would also strongly recommend that you hitch a ride in the VV, The "others" will fly circles around the VV, and their a lot more docile. Waiter Quote F16 performance on a Piper Cub budget LongEZ, 160hp, MT CS Prop, Downdraft cooling, Full retract visit: www.iflyez.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudski Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Okay Gentleman; Looks Like I Have A Lot More Research To Do, I Was Planing On Useing A Gm 4.3 With A Turbo On It. Also Incorporating Tech From Today. Does Anyone Know Of A Variviggen In Anderson Indiana? I Have Heard Rumors Of It But Never Seen It. Must Be A Phanthom. Mudski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted June 22, 2005 Share Posted June 22, 2005 Okay GentlemanHow dare you! :-) ...I Was Planing On Useing A Gm 4.3 With A Turbo On It.Seems like a heavy engine for the HP produced. 434 pounds dry! http://www.enginepowersource.com/html/gm_4_3l_v6.htm Also Incorporating Tech From Today.Now that just might be the death of you. ;-) Does Anyone Know Of A Variviggen In Anderson Indiana?No, but I do know of a Variviggen for sale in New England from EAA Chapter 106. I agree w/Waiter 100%, but if you wanted, you could buy that plane and be flying next week (in theory). Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waiter Posted June 23, 2005 Share Posted June 23, 2005 Does Anyone Know Of A Variviggen In Anderson Indiana?You might be thinking about this one. It crashed a couple years ago and killed the pilot. NTSB # CHI02LA166 Damn nice guy, tought me everything I know about VariViggens. Waiter Quote F16 performance on a Piper Cub budget LongEZ, 160hp, MT CS Prop, Downdraft cooling, Full retract visit: www.iflyez.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViggenBuilder Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Ron Smith the president of the VariViggen Owner's group lives in Anderson last information I had. I have a VV ready for engine and instruments but I'm considering selling it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViggenBuilder Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 You might be thinking about this one. It crashed a couple years ago and killed the pilot. NTSB # CHI02LA166 Damn nice guy, tought me everything I know about VariViggens. Waiter Ron Smith in Anderson is supposed to be the President of the VariViggen Owners Group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zies8 Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have a set of VV plans that I would probably be willing to sell if you are still interested. Also have solitare plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olyolson Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Okay Gentleman; Looks Like I Have A Lot More Research To Do, I Was Planing On Useing A Gm 4.3 With A Turbo On It. Also Incorporating Tech From Today. Does Anyone Know Of A Variviggen In Anderson Indiana? Mudski Yes, Contact Ron Smith in Anderson, Indiana. He has a flying Vari-Viggen and runs the Vari-Viggen group. I don't have his number but I have flown in his Viggen. You should be able to track him down with www.switchboard.com I also have a Viggen that's highly modified and you can see pics and specs at http://home.earthlink.net/~olyolson1/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Nice looking plane! Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alance Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Okay Gentleman; Looks Like I Have A Lot More Research To Do, I Was Planing On Useing A Gm 4.3 With A Turbo On It. Also Incorporating Tech From Today. Does Anyone Know Of A Variviggen In Anderson Indiana? I Have Heard Rumors Of It But Never Seen It. Must Be A Phanthom. Mudski Yes I do. What do you want of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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