This web page is for those interested in the Bowers Fly Baby homebuilt
aircraft. This page is for information only, and is not affiliated with
the owner of the rights to the Fly Baby design.
Important Technical Issues
Fly Baby Wing Bracing . An overall summary
of the basics of how the Fly Baby structure works.
The Maintenance Log . Read and add reports
on Fly Baby maintenance problems.
EAA Canada Safety Bulletin #SB 81-3 . Twenty years
ago, the Canadian EAA raised some questions about the adequacy of the Fly
Baby's internal wing bracing. Here's a full copy of the report, plus some
of my thoughts on it.
See the Advice page for various construction-related
topics
Airworthiness.Org
has a nice article on inspecting wooden structures.
Finnish Load Test Report. (PDF)
In the 1970s, the Finnish authorities required that the first Fly Baby
in the country undergo a full Part 23 load test. This is a translation
of the report.
The Loss of N2685 . Probable Cause:
Incorrect flying wire tension adjustment . Read this report for
information on flying-wire tension-adjust issues. 19 June 2001
The Loss of Fly Baby N96MG. An analysis of a recent
Fly Baby crash. If you're using tie rods or streamlined wires for your
Fly Baby, READ THIS ! Report updated and finalized 6 June
2001.
The loss of CF-RXL. Some post-accident
photos and some discussion.
The loss of N101LX. Another wing-failure
accident.
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