Geoff_H Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I am having a serious look at building a Teenie Two. Has anyone on this website built one? If so would you have any comments on the subject? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluessy Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I bought the plans from Calvin Parker back in 1987 and studied them for a long time. I also looked at a completed Teenie Two many years later (Caboolture). In the end, I concluded that the Teenie Two was easy enough to build but not an easy to fly plane due to the high wing loading (most T-2s end up much heavier than plans say). I have since started a Spacek SD-1 Minisport, similar size & peformance on 2/3 of the power and much lighter. Check out the T-2 forum on groups.io, only forum left I believe: https://groups.io/g/teenietwo/messages I think there are better metal options with the Hummelbird or Minicoupe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red750 Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 There is (or was) at least one in Australia. https://www.recreationalflying.com/aircraft/recreational-3-axis/parker-teenie-two-r986/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluessy Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 and one more (Caboolture, around 2008): 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Almost a ' Hummelbird ' . Local flier. With a ' Rotax two-stroke ' . spacesailor 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbAero Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 There was one in Perth when I was there in 1981 and more recently (1990s), Quentin Campbell built and flew one in Canberra. I watched Quentin’s build and it was straightforward. I never got a flight report from him on it though. I have the plans for it and used a combination of it and the Hummelbirds plans to draw up a set of plans for a half sized Messerschmitt 109 replica. I finished the fuselage and vertical before deciding I wanted it to look closer to the original than the replica that I was building. What I can say about the construction technique which leant heavily on the T2 is that construction is simple and once you learn the basics, things can progress quickly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Hummelbird is a nice thing. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_H Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Are they available in tricycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 Yes The HB is built with either the Learner's wheel at front or taildrager . You can reverse the mains to the ' nose/tail ' wheel, After you master take-off's & landings . But You need to rebuild the tail section for the strength & steering, then Your C of G needs adjusting, it can be built FAT , TALL or even standard. LoL Now going with a different motor a ' V twin predator 22 hp ' , than the Old VW . spacesailor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherk Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 3 hours ago, spacesailor said: The HB is built with either the Learner's wheel at front or taildrager In this world there are more learners then ,than arse draggers , 😴with comments like that !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_H Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 I went and looked at the HB. Plans are out of stock! Why would this be? Surely they only take a day to make. Are they stopping offering these plans in preference to another aircraft in their line-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluessy Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 not sure where you looked, both the Ultracruiser and H5 plans are available. Need to send them an email for international customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_H Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 This is the craft that appeals to me. Plans are not available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueadventures Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) I recall a guy Bob Hyman (not sure of spelling maybe Hynam) build two. One in Canada and one in Rockhampton; I watched its first flight and it went great. Flight was at the Central Queensland Gliding Club. He was an RAA instructor with a Drifter. sandman on this forum also had a drifter there and may have a contact for bob; send him a pm. Edited November 13, 2023 by Blueadventures 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 A Hummelbird is a very small aeroplane with a !/2 VW as standard power. Check suitability for RAAus. (Stall speed) etc. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_H Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Anything build will be VH, just don't have a ra licence. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippydiesel Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, Geoff_H said: Anything build will be VH, just don't have a ra licence. My free advice; do your sums before writing off RAA. There will be +/- on both sides, you will need to arrive at the best solution for your proposed activity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 (edited) That will help. The RAAus document is a "Certificate". I like the Hummel. Good idea to see one" in the flesh" before committing. Maybe an alternative motor to the Half VW . Balance and port location are not ideal. Nev Edited November 13, 2023 by facthunter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_H Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Has spacey got one,? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 He's got a bit to answer for IF he hasn't. There was one being built not far from me. Near Riddell's creek.. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff_H Posted November 13, 2023 Author Share Posted November 13, 2023 Trouble Nev is my passport is out of date so I can't enter Victoria (lol). Spacey lives only a handful of kilometres away from me. I am hoping that he can put some light on the issue. I think that the Hummel classic, which seems to be more relevant to me is being discontinued. Very little seems available as the company appears to be heading in the direction for kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth lacey Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 There was a nearly finished one for sale on Ras ads last year built by a genius sparky in Mareeba if i remember correctly i purchased some parts from him for my build ,if you look back on Ras ads you can find it , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanT Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Just a suggestion, but if you are interested in a Hummel or a Teenie Two you might take a look at the Thatcher CX4. Easy enough to build, similar to a Teenie , but I think is nicer to fly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacesailor Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 This old builder has one AND a half Hummel Birds with plans I bought a kit HB & started to build a ' skinny ' one with solid rivets , but my hip replacement, then a fall breaking my arm , stopped any work ( terrible four letter word ) , even my prop chopping stopped. I'm not certain if I will get to a ' working builder ' again , as everything is on top of me. I'm pushing 1 one kilo weight up by this damaged arm . To gain more strength. One kilogram.! LoL spacesailor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planedriver Posted November 13, 2023 Share Posted November 13, 2023 Take care spacey. Love reading you're posts. Wishing you good luck with all you'd like to still achieve. Rgds planey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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