npayne

Greetings! On March 27, 2005 my Horizon One (kit no. HO46) became a FLYING airplane. Construction began in September of 1991 with a few "shelvings" to accomodate lifes "bends in the road". Powered by a Subaru EA81 auto engine conversion (Warp Drive prop), the airplane flew very nicely after lifting off at approximately 55mph (Location - Hamilton Field (1K3), Derby, Kansas). The flight was about 25 minutes, uneventful except for the jitters of a first flight (this is my first project). So many folks have helped over the years and I thank them all - building an airplane is a collective effort. I've flown the plane several flights (about 30 minutes each) and presently fine tuning engine/prop performance. I'll be happy to share information or answer questions that might help a fellow aviator. Let me know if you need/want more information or photos. Thanks for the website!

Passing along a few photos of my H-1. I'm in the 12th year (unfortunately, should be close to a record on time) for this project. Have had numerous shelving periods but actually covering the wings now. A Subaru is mounted on the firewall with a "Reductions" reduction drive on the overhauled engine (warp drive prop - 3 blade, is in the basement) and the radiator is mounted under the fuse. Using the polyfiber process to cover and it's going okay. Be happy to answer any emails/correspondence. We live near Wichita, Kansas (air capitol of the nation) - lots of airplane resources around here. Thanks for the website - I've often checked in to see everyones stuff.

I’m just updating my email address(davneil@cox.net) if anyone would like to contact me via the Fishnet Hangar site (etc). My Horizon One first flew in 2005 but was grounded for 2006 and most of 2007 as I removed the originally installed Subaru auto conversion engine and installed a Continental 0-200 engine. I’ve been flying again this Fall and total hours are about 100 now – I’m enjoying the airplane.