Murphy owners in Oregon

[WWhunter]

Just what the title says....any Murphy owners in Oregon? Close to Grants Pass?
Thanks!

[ericfo]

Three Murphys in Redding, CA...pretty close to Grants Pass: a Rebel, Elite, and Super Rebel (all flying).

My Elite is usually an amphib. Currently having fun on 29" Alaskan Bushwheels.

Eric Fogelin
N645E

[Steve Kame]

Hi WWhunter! I've got Rebel N988UP here in Roseburg. Very happy with it. It's on spring gear and has a lot of bells and whistles. Fun to fly. Steve Kame

[WWhunter]

Thanks guys! I will let him know.

Also, there is a Rebel supposedly in Oregon that I was looking at pictures of several months ago. It has green (leather) seats in it and I tried contacting the owner to see where he had his seat made. Does anyone know this owner? N183RF owned by Tim Bero out of Vernonia, Oregon. Anyone know him?

[Nedkelly]

Hi Eric.
I am finishing up an elite.
Amphibs. Also. 0360.
What engine do u hav.
How is the performance.
Did you beef up the tail wheel area.
Is it possible to have pictures of mods or
Instument Panel.
Things you did to enhance the build.
Not sure if allowed to email me direct. For pics.
777nedkelly@gmail.com if it is allowed.
Paul

[ericfo]

Hello Paul,

You're gonna love your Rebel Elite on 1800 Amphibs. Here are some links for videos and a website of photos of my build. Sorry, haven't gotten around to posting all sections of my build, but lots of pics of panel, construction and assembly.

My build was by the manual and the few Murphy Service Bulletins for strengthening here and there. Tried to keep everything light, no interior, no sound proofing, still no paint. Not aware of any extra tail beef up necessary on Elite (there is on the Rebel).

I went with a constant speed composite propeller (MT-prop), which cost a lot of money and made for a bunch of cowling work. Great performance, but would recommend looking at other composite prop options. Engine is a Superior XP O-360. So, I'm carbureted 180HP.

Video showing amphib fun on Shasta Lake (California):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEBIjSbR52I

My wife, Jodi, showing off her short field takeoff skills on 29" Alaskan Bushwheels:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrlqgYGmWI

My builder pics website:

http://efogelin.com/aviation/murphy/

Eric Fogelin
N645E Elite Amphib
Flying for 11 Years

[ericfo]

Oops, this link to amphib video should work better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCrlqgYGmWI

Eric

[Nedkelly]

Thanks eric.
Im checking your links out now.
Just got the plane in the hangar. So starting to do list.

Need to do.
Panel...
Hang engine.
Wing tips.
Leak test tanks.
Fuel plumbing. Site guage
Pitot
To round or not round rudder and elev horn. Elev is shortened but square still
Cheers.
Anyone can email me
Pnygaard@hotmail.com
I hope im allowed to list that.