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wileywolf: Thanks for refering me to your album. Your photos will help with installation of my O2 system. I will also upgrade my gear warning system. January 28, 2008 10:18AM pavel: where can i find ac-4 3 view and me-7mechta 3-view March 26, 2006 2:53PM Peter Wakamatsu: Great photos of your Russia. I really appreciate them since I'm thinking of buying one. Question, how strong is the seatbelt mounts? I assume that in the photo of the seat pan the seatbelt mounting backing plate is that square piece attached to the inside of the pan. Do you remember the size of the backing plate? How does the seatbelt actually attach to the mount? On the German fiberglass ships that I've seen (Grobs etc), the seatbelt mounts were anything but substantial--I think they would've been useless in a real crash. Also, how substantial is the fiberglass tub in the cockpit area in terms of crashworthiness? Thanks very much.... August 21, 2003 2:35PM Herb Weiss: As a soon to be Russia owner I found your photos informative March 10, 2003 2:47PM Steve Siedhoff: Jim, I am interested in building a Russia kit. Can you give me an approximate estimate on how much money it costs over and above the kit price to finish the Russia to flying condition? I would like to know of any problems/pitfalls you encountered during the build process, and what you r honest opinion is of this kit. Please also in addition to the above e-mail address send an answer to: Stephen.M.Siedhoff@boeing.com Thanks Jim January 23, 2003 3:21AM Steve Siedhoff CFIG: I am thinking about purchasing an AC-4C glider kit. I was wanting to get your opinion, advice, etc. on this kit/project. Please reply to SSiedhoff@cox.net and to Stephen.M.Siedhoff@boeing.com January 10, 2003 7:12AM James Puetz: So, Flash Gordon, when's the maiden voyage??? Can all 6'5" of you fit in there??? What's the total flying weight going to be, with water, provisions, and you, of course? Will that put you at one end of the curve? Looking forward to some photos from aloft. March 31, 2002 8:41AM Carla Cooper: Jim, you never cease to amaze us---still soaring after all these years! Your ever-grounded sister in Texas, Carla March 31, 2002 7:05AM Johanna Adriano: Great photos Mr. Cooper! I hope you could bring the real thing to school one day!!!! --Johanna Adriano-- November 3, 2001 7:48PM Bill Jackson: Great collection of Russia pics. The one in the general section labelled #4 is #016 at its base in North Plains, Oregon. It is owned by a group of members of the Willamette Valley Soaring Club. #007 (my bird) also lives there, and now we have another Russia coming here from Texas (I think it is #013). Oregon may now be the West Coast Ruskie Central! September 4, 2001 10:32AM S. Steve Adkins: Jim, I have added a link to your great photos on the SHA webpage: http://www.sailplanehomebuilders.com/ June 12, 2001 9:21AM Pete Eberhart: Thank you Jim for making this wonderful information available for us. You have done a fantastic job of personalizing and logging the construction of Kit #.002. You must be very proud of your ship and we will love to hear of your first flights. Your innovations and skills are always an inspiration to a potential kit builder such as myself. Best Wishes, Pete Eberhart Finger Lakes Soaring Club June 9, 2001 3:35AM : This still the coolest Russia site. Thanks again, Jim January 23, 2001 7:15PM Gene Hess: Thank you for taking the time and effort to share your project with us. The photos are really neat and educational. Got any more? Gene Hess November 26, 2000 3:31PM LSwedish: Thanks for the great collection...I'll have to add some more of my own. The Pic labled "chads Machine" is actually "Lance's Machine" in Utah, on the day that it was delivered to Heber... and she is as much fun as she looks!! November 11, 2000 12:26AM Pete Eberhart: Great pictures Jim. Thank you! November 6, 2000 4:35AM Dale Thompson: My partner and I have ordered #49. We are looking forward to an active year of soaring in 2001. Home base will be Air Sailing, near Reno, NV. Nice job of showing us the "insides" of a Russia. Dale Thompson November 5, 2000 10:17AM John Robertson: GOod pics, I'm AC5M 008 November 3, 2000 8:48PM Jeff Banks: Great to see fine glass work. Jeff AC5m ser 10 November 3, 2000 7:58PM Carl 042: Nice album, and what a panel! What's your empty weight? 042 is 323#'s with BRS installed. If your trailer is as tongue heavy as mine, you might want to move the spare aft. Good lift, C42 November 3, 2000 5:36PM