Experimental Aircraft Association
Chapter 1279
French Valley Airport
Murrieta, California
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Next Meeting
September 26th, 2:00 PM
in the Terminal building lobby at French Valley Airport (F70)
Next Young Eagles
Ralley

Saturday October 9, 2010
Fallbrook Air Park
Fallbrook, CA

Latest Chapter News
New Chapter Hanger
The new chapter hanger is now occupied.


Pietenpol Project
Look for new write-up soon

New!
Member Projects

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

Upcoming Aviation Events
French Valley Airport Open House
Saturday - September 25th

Free Admission


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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