and the Unofficial
M-19 "Flying Squirrel" Info Site
Here's another inflight photo of Marvin's plane
New image 12/20/04, received from Justin Drake. Justin is Marvin's buddy who is carrying on the distribution of plans/manual since Marvin's death. He also has the prototype Flying Squirrel and has repainted it as you see it in this photo, with WWII "invasion stripes".
Here's how the bird looked on the gear for the first time (temporary hardware), and out of the nest in preparation for the trip to Texas in 2002. Belly isn't installed yet so the lines look a little funny, but she's a neat little bird. You can see more about my move here...
I do have an "updates" page for additions and updates (And other stuff I haven't had a chance to put on the correct page yet) but as of 1/12/08 there isn't much new there.
Here's my instrument panel (unpainted and still showing a bit of etch from the waterjet cutting in this photo), with instruments temporarily mounted to see how things will fit. Starting to look like a machine of some sort, eh? Space in the center of the panel is for the Icom IC-A4 "Sport" handheld COMM and Magellan 2000 GPS. My entire electrical system consists of the ignition toggle switch for the single magneto (left) and a fuse for the magneto-driven tachometer (right).
Here's my construction philosophy. I intend to construct a modified KR-2S, but it will require at least 2000 hrs. of construction time and considerable shop space to do it right. In the meantime, I'm constructing a simpler project in order to learn and develop the skills needed for the KR project (wood gluing, foam/fiberglass construction, systems installation, fittings and control surfaces, etc.)... this critter is a Barnard M-19 "Flying Squirrel", and is expected to be the first plans-built M-19 if I ever get it done! Not only has this gotten me started learning the needed skills, but the plan is that it will give me something to fly while the KR is being built (at least 2 years). For the Flying Squirrel I will be using the 1835cc Volkswagen as converted and developed by Great Plains Aircraft Supply, but for the KR I have acquired a Corvair 110 engine which I'm in the process of converting for aircraft use. I'll make some Corvair links soon; this is a good engine! So read on to get more information on the KR or the M-19!
There are mailing lists available on both the KR and the M-19, for anyone wanting to get instant assistance on-line. These lists work! You can get more information on the KRNet or the Squirrel Net by clicking on the links below, or e-mail me directly for more information. Interactive dialog with builders and pilots will help you with tips, answers to questions, information on building or flying your homebuilt, tools and methods, nifty links to other aviation-related sites, or just good old hangar flying. Go for it!
Here's a few shots of the start of Emili's stretched/widened M-19 for his special needs.
There's more info and pictures of the JN-1 here... a lightplane/ultralight designed by Jim Peris that provided Marvin with some of the inspiration for the M-19.
Check out Steve Scarbrough's "Moasi" , a metal-skinned derivative of the M-19 and a scrounger's delight.
Want more speed? Go to the KRNet home page and find all you ever wanted to know about the KR series of aircraft, to join KRNet, or find other great links!!
For the very best of the KR sites, you'll want to visit Mark Langford's KR-2S Site
Here's the link to go to the Yahoo! Groups home page and get info on subscribing to Squirrel Net. Or just search for the Squirrel Net under Recreation/Aviation, and read the posts. Your choice.
Here are some photos of Marvin Barnard's prototype M-19
Materials list from Wicks Aircraft Supply
A whole new concept for a homebuilt 100HP powerplant... the Corvair engine!
Paint scheme for N2069Z, my M-19, Ser. No. 007.
Cowling construction (Updated 9/09)
Cabin construction II (Reorganized 1/13/08)
Cabin construction III (Reorganized 1/13/08)
Belly construction (Reorganized 1/13/08)
Tail/empennage construction (Updated 2000)
Joined fuselage construction (Updated 2001)
Landing gear (Reorganized 1/13/08)
Instrument panel and interior (Updated 10/20/00)
Wing construction (Updated 11/22/00)
Controls (Reorganized 1/13/08)
Plans and schemes for Floats and skis for the M-19
And (eventually) my Taxi test, flight test, and in-flight photo page!!!
Bernard "Zed" Zuniga
July 28, 1961 ~ January 29, 2001
...in memory of whom I will make the first flight in N2069Z wearing a Hawaiian shirt!
"I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions." -Proverbs 8:12
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