Building Murphy
Aircraft's
'Rebel' Experimental Aircraft Kit
Photo depicts my departure from the EAA Chapter 105 fly-in breakfast at Starks Twin Oaks Airpark (7S3) Hillsboro, Oregon 5/3/2008.
This
web site was originally established to show the assembly progress of my Murphy Rebel experimental kit aircraft. I have posted quite a few photo’s showing that process.
Now that the Rebel has received an Airworthiness Certificate and has successfully flown off the 40 hour Phase I test requirement, I intend to eventually post a few photos, and maybe a few words about the places I fly to.
If you see something here that you would like to ask me about, feel free to
email me at the address listed below.
The
aircraft is a Murphy Rebel manufactured as a kit by the Murphy Aircraft Manufacturing
Co. of Chilliwack, British Columbia. I started this project in November 2000.
At that time I did not have access to a digital camera and I was well into the
construction of the fuselage when I finally bought one. So the construction
photo’s posted here begin at the point where the forward cabin floor is being
built. There are no digital photo’s here of the empennage construction, wing
construction, or tail-cone construction.
I
have mounted a brand new Continental IO-240-B to the firewall. I chose this
engine because I felt it best fit the intended use I have for the aircraft,
which is simply to travel by air, at a reasonable speed. The aircraft will be
equipped for day/night VFR.
The aircraft was inspected and received an Airworthiness Certificate in May 2007. First flight was June 2007.
Disclaimer: Keep in mind that the photographs shown here depict how I built my aircraft. NOT how you should build yours. Do not use my photographs to guide you in the building of your aircraft. If you decide to ignore this advice, you do so entirely at your own risk.
R. Hoffman
Eugene, Oregon USA!!
Email: RognAl@dcsol.com