MFI-9HB project plane
Lin Light
I recently purchased an incomplete MFI-9HB project plane. It was started
sometime in the 1980s or 90s. Close to 85% done. Don't have all the
drawings but enough I think to finish it. The plane was almost entirely
pulled riveted. Looking for anyone that may have working knowledge of a
kit version like this one. The information package ha Amsin Aviation on
the front.
Any information and input would be appreciated.
Lin
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Lin Light
cavelamb himself
Well, it's not a lot of help, but this airplane has been used by several
air forces around the world.
The BO-208 is built in France.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%B6lkow_Bo_208
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Richard
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Lin
For possible info check:
EAA Hq (They might even put an article with picture in their
magazine????)
Kit Planes
FAA
EAA chapter(s) near where bird was being built
You might also post a current picture on Internet with question about
history of the model.
If u find history let us know.
Good Luck.
Big John
Vaughn Simon
"Lin Light" <Lin.Ligh...@aviationbanter.com> wrote in message
news:Lin.Ligh...@aviationbanter.com...
I don't know anything about it except for the information I just Googled up.
Cute airplane, and it looks like plenty have been built all over the world, but
that front opening canopy gives me the shivers! Why do folks design accidents
into airplanes?
Vaughn
jan olieslagers
>
> The BO-208 is built in France.
>
>
Not that it matters much, but your own source clearly states
<quote>
Bo 208 Junior - MFI-9 produced under licence by Bölkow in Germany. 200
built.
</unquote>
Dave
veed...@isp.com
wrote:
> I recently purchased an incomplete MFI-9HB project plane.
Dear Lin,
You are one lucky devil, in my opinion. The MFI-9HomeBuilt is an
outstanding airplane. During John's tenure at Convair he contributed
to Calvin Parker's original "Jeanie's Teenie," and the 'Whistler,'
Bert Sisler's VW-powered version of the MFI-9, which lead to the
'Cygnet,' plans for which are still available from (I think) Viking
Aircraft in Wisconsin. (The 'Cygnet' is a rag & tube design so it
probably will not provide any help with your all-metal version.)
Alas, I can't answer any of your questions but I encourage you to
complete the airplane. It has proven to be a remarkably versatile
design, used as a basic trainer, glider tug, agricultural applicator
and even a military version fitted with a larger engine, fabric armor,
machine guns and hard-points on the wings for external ordinance.
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> Any information and input would be appreciated.
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Valid information will probably come from people who have built or
operated the MFI-9, so your most likely sources will be Poland and
Scandinavia. The information you seek is out there, you simply have
to hit the right button -- to keep asking, perhaps with an attached
photo. (Many people will know the plane by names other than
'MFI-9.' )
Good luck in your search.
-R.S.Hoover
(For those not familiar with the VW-powered version, the wing is the
most outstanding feature. The main spar is Douglas Fir and each wing
panel has only three ribs. The airfoil is formed by strips of spruce
or pine applied diagonally across the ribs to form a remarkably stiff
geodetic structure.)
flybynightkarmarepair
It's too bad Pazmany is dead too, he knew Björn Andreason, and there
are many photos and drawings of the landing gear in his book on that
subject.
cavelamb himself
Flying the Cygnet...
A short trip around the patch (with a hand held camera)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oKeen6Mt6g
KT2GO
'cavelamb himself[_4_ Wrote:
> ;666644']Lin Light wrote:[color=blue][i]
> I recently purchased an incomplete MFI-9HB project plane. Don't have
> all the
> drawings but enough I think to finish it.
>
Drawings for the homebuilt version used to be available from Bjorn
Andreasson, but he passed away (to the best of my knowledge). I have
an almost-complete set. Please post a list of what you think you
need.
KT
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KT2GO
MaxGain
wrote:
> Any information and input would be appreciated.
>
> Lin
>
> --
> Lin Light
Lin,
I own a BO208 Junior and saw a set of plans for the MFI-9HB albeit
years ago.
There are a couple of resources that may be of some help:
Ulrich Hagmann, EADS Deutschland GmbH, can provide copies of factory
drawings for the BO-208. They may or may not be the same as the
MFI-9HB and they will always be in German. He can be reached via
email @ Ulrich....@eads.com
There is a spare parts list (in German) for the BO 208 here:
http://www.boelkow-junior.de/
About the only reliable source for Junior parts is: FLUGWERFT MOSBACH,
flugwerf...@web.de Order by part number from the above parts
list.
There was also some info on the web a year ago about a Czech company,
LD Aviation in Prague, trying to bring the -9HB out as a LSA but I
haven't seen anything on that lately. They may be able to make some
one of parts if you really get desperate.
I hope you are successful with this project since the airplane is a
delight to fly.
Max
aviator...@gmail.com
timf...@gmail.com
Lloyd Emberland
> Hi- I saw your old post about your mfi9 project plane. Did you build it in the end? Is it flying? I would love to hear about it.
Lloyd