Author Topic: Flying Fool Kit Survey (Read 8453 times)

pat king · « **on:** January 31, 2011, 11:18:43 AM »

I am getting ready to have the parts cut for the prototype of the Flying Fool kit. This was Sterling kit S12. Let me know if you would be interested in buying a kit when they are ready. The kits will be in the $100.00 to $110.00 range. I will have a better idea of the final cost after I get the laser cuts and all the wood in house.
Thanks, Pat

Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2011, 02:30:49 PM »

Hi Pat. Is it going to be a full kit or short kit and if a full kit, will it include any hardware? I been waiting for this one!

pat king · « **Reply #2 on:** January 31, 2011, 07:19:17 PM »

Glenn,
I am planning a full kit, a short kit could be made available. The kit will include the wire for landing gear and pushrod, j-bolts for the gear, bellcrank and mounting hardware, and the control horn and mounting screws. The kit will include the Aluminum pads for engine mounting. The kit will not include wheels, the tank, or leadout material.

Thanks, Pat

Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach · « **Reply #3 on:** January 31, 2011, 08:02:39 PM »

Sign me up!

Bill Little · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2011, 08:57:46 PM »

Geeezzzzzzzz Louise, Pat! You're KILLING ME! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!

I still have my original (Christmas present 1965) but I am afraid to fly it. Built totally with Ambroid except the motor mounts. They were glued with a wood glue that you had to mix to use. It came as a powder and you added water, I *think* is was early Weldwood! Pretty sure about that.... Recovered it about 20 years ago.

Big Bear

pat king · « **Reply #5 on:** February 01, 2011, 07:15:32 AM »

Bill,
Just save your Confederate money. After selling enough eggs and a hog you will be set.

I'll sell you one whenever you are ready. I do not plan a single run then no more kits. I may not always have them in stock, but I can always turn out another one.

Pat

Bill Little · « **Reply #6 on:** February 01, 2011, 09:44:20 AM »

Quote from: pat king on February 01, 2011, 07:15:32 AM

Bill,
Just save your Confederate money. After selling enough eggs and a hog you will be set. I'll sell you one whenever you are ready. I do not plan a single run then no more kits. I may not always have them in stock, but I can always turn out another one.

Pat

LOL!!!! Thanks, Pat.

Bill

JamieHolford · « **Reply #7 on:** March 06, 2011, 08:57:04 PM »

Any word on when this is coming out? My dad is getting antsy lol

Glenn (Gravitywell) Reach · « **Reply #8 on:** March 06, 2011, 10:04:17 PM »

ME TOO! ME TOO! ME TOO!

pat king · « **Reply #9 on:** March 07, 2011, 05:19:14 PM »

Quote from: JamieHolford on March 06, 2011, 08:57:04 PM

Any word on when this is coming out? My dad is getting antsy lol

I ordered the laser cuts for the prototype kit, I have the stick and sheet wood. My laser cutter is very busy getting ready to go to VSC. I should get the Flying Fool and the Profile Scale Stearman PT 17 parts before I go to Texas later this month. As soon as I get the Flying Fool things sorted out and off to Dennis I may build the PT 17.

I am not great at finishing, but that is probably my second favorite airplane.

Pat

JamieHolford · « **Reply #10 on:** March 07, 2011, 10:35:57 PM »

Sounds good!!!!!

pat king · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2011, 10:47:44 AM »

Quote from: JamieHolford on March 06, 2011, 08:57:04 PM

Any word on when this is coming out? My dad is getting antsy lol

The prototype kit is at the builder, he will start on it soon.

The kits will be $96.50 shipping and insurance included.

Thanks, Pat

pat king · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:00:59 PM »

The kits are now for sale!

See the Want Ads.

Pat

Joe Maxwell · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2012, 09:33:32 PM »

Hello Pat. I would like a flying fool kit. Do you have a contact number? Joe.

pat king · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:36:10 AM »

Joe,
You can reach me at: 708-921-6322
I'll check to see if I have a Flying fool in stock when I go down to the shop in a bit.

Pat

pat king · « **Reply #15 on:** January 31, 2012, 02:29:46 PM »

I don't have a kit in stock. Contact me and tell me you want one, and I'll get a kit ordered.
Thanks, Pat

pat king · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2012, 07:17:34 PM »

I lied! I found a Flying Fool kit packed and ready to ship.

Pat

Butch Hopping · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2013, 06:19:22 PM »

Is the flying fool kit still available???

pat king · « **Reply #18 on:** April 02, 2013, 08:03:18 PM »

Yes, it will take about 4 weeks after it is ordered.

Thanks, Pat

Butch Hopping · « **Reply #19 on:** April 04, 2013, 04:36:06 PM »

Pat what does the flying fool sell for what type of payment do yo prefer.and your mailing address please.I am new to the sight so if the info is posted elsewhere please forgive me.also do you have a updated price list on your kits?thank you...Butch

dennis lipsett · « **Reply #20 on:** April 04, 2013, 05:30:18 PM »

Pat,
Better put a picture here to let them remember what a Flying Fool looks like.

Dennis

Doug Burright · « **Reply #21 on:** April 19, 2013, 01:22:12 AM »

Gee whiz, I still have the original Sterling kit, waiting to be built. Now I won't have to, I can get a new one, with good wood in it!

pat king · « **Reply #22 on:** April 19, 2013, 09:16:06 PM »

Butch,
Sorry to be so long in answering, I missed your post. Flying Fool kits are now $105.00 delivered in the continental US. You can use PayPal to: patdk at aol dot com . or send a check to:
Pat King
5133 W. Jason Dr.
Monee, IL 60449

Thanks, Pat