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Posted by: raphael150, November 13, 2023, 11:09am

Hello everyone!
My name is Raphael, and I live in Brazil
Here is some pics of my Himax
Some data:
Empty weight 130kg
Engine: Brazilian Fortex 4t single Cylinder 440 with a 2.5/1 belt drive
Enjoy!

Posted by: raphael150, November 13, 2023, 6:51pm; Reply: 1

Here is the video with the building process:
https://youtu.be/sHf6_c9lbAk?feature=shared

Posted by: flydog, November 13, 2023, 9:03pm; Reply: 2

Great job Raphael and welcome to the ETLB

Posted by: raphael150, November 13, 2023, 11:09pm; Reply: 3

Quoted from flydog

Great job Raphael and welcome to the ETLB

Thank you!

Posted by: beragoobruce, November 14, 2023, 11:43pm; Reply: 4

Looks great Raphael. What is the power of the engine? When is first flight?

Posted by: raphael150, November 19, 2023, 11:54pm; Reply: 5

Quoted from beragoobruce

Looks great Raphael. What is the power of the engine? When is first flight?

Hello Bruce,
The power is a tuned 440 stationary single cylinder engine called Fortex. This engine had some parts replaced, and now it is turning 6.300 RPM. Did not measure the static thrust, but it apparently it has lots of power.
I am still in the certification process. Meanwhile I am giving the last details to the plane. Soon I will do the first hops.

Posted by: raphael150, December 24, 2023, 12:22am; Reply: 6

First Himax hop.
The tuned stationary 4T 438cyl is more than enough power for it https://youtu.be/CUkbTikgK4M?feature=shared

Posted by: beragoobruce, December 24, 2023, 11:45pm; Reply: 7

Well done, Raphael

Your Himax looks great, and a very well controlled first hop.

I'm sure you will enjoy many more hours in your new plane.

Bruce

Posted by: raphael150, December 31, 2023, 10:53am; Reply: 8

Himax, first flight:
https://youtu.be/N30WIzLqIV4?feature=shared
I am an airline pilot, and in my 26 years flying never flew a so so docile plane. As easier as the J3 Cub.

Posted by: beragoobruce, January 1, 2024, 12:44am; Reply: 9

Well done Raphael!  Great to see another well built Max take to the air.

Low level circuit!

Yes, the Max's are a really easy to fly, fun  family of aeroplanes. I hope you enjoy many hours of flying time in your new Himax.

Bruce  [now grounded :( ]

Posted by: raphael150, January 1, 2024, 10:36pm; Reply: 10

Quoted from beragoobruce

Well done Raphael!  Great to see another well built Max take to the air.

Low level circuit!

Yes, the Max's are a really easy to fly, fun  family of aeroplanes. I hope you enjoy many hours of flying time in your new Himax.
Bruce  [now grounded :( ]

Thank you, Bruce!
I am having lots of fun with my Max.
Some improvements to be done yet, but I am very happy with this little plane.
Lots of work to finish the plane, but in the end it worths the working.
Hope you all in the forum have a nice 2024, with lots of flies!

Posted by: flydog, January 2, 2024, 9:10pm; Reply: 11

It even sounds like a real airplane!
Well Done.

Posted by: lake_harley, March 7, 2024, 4:41am; Reply: 12

Beautiful! What does it weigh without pilot or fuel?

Lynn

Posted by: raphael150, March 14, 2024, 10:46pm; Reply: 13

Quoted from lake_harley

Beautiful! What does it weigh without pilot or fuel?

Lynn

Hello Lynn,
Airplane empty weight: 295 Lbs
Pilot: 134 Lbs
Fuel: 37Lbs

TOW = 466 Lbs

Posted by: lake_harley, March 15, 2024, 1:19am; Reply: 14

Thanks for the weight numbers. Enjoy your creation!

Lynn

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