Experimental Aircraft Association
Chapter 1279
French Valley Airport
Murrieta, California
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Next Meeting

The next regular chapter meeting will be Sunday
2/26/2012
Special Notice
Young Eagles
Rally was held on October 22, 2011

Pictures taken at the Young Eagles Rally held Saturday October 22nd are now available.  Click on the "Young Eagles" tab to view.

New!
Pietenpol Covering Project is now complete.

The Poly-Fiber covering, with final color coat, is now complete and the project has been moved back to the Chapter hangar.  New pictures will be available soon.

Click the "Pietenpol" tab above for more...

Member Projects
See Ray Buhr's 1968 Fournier RF4D - Experimental Motor Glider including specifications & photos.         Click here....


Ray Buhr's Project Page


Ray Buhr has provided the information and pictures on this page in order to share with interested members of EAA Chapter 1279.  Enjoy


1968 Fournier RF4D - Experimental  Motor Glider

Here are some specifications:

Engine: Rectimo 1400cc (VW)

Span: 37'
Cruise: 100 mph
Vne: 150 mph
Stall: 45 mph
Aerobatic: +6g  -3g   (It has been successfully tested to 13g static)
L/D: 20:1
Fits the Light Sport category (Retractable gear IS allowed on lightsport Gliders)

Click on link below to see more great pictures of Ray's airplane.

http://picasaweb.google.com/jb92563/RaysSFournierRF4D

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