John has innovated many exciting new ideas to make building a Skyotë a bit easier, to include CAD/CAM designed and water-jet cut fittings, and prototyped the profiled steel tubing sets with Cartesian Tube (formerly VR3). John initially developed a Jabiru 3300 engine installation for his Skyotë, but subsequently abandoned that effort in favor of an O-200. In addition, he has an excellent blog site featuring his Skyotë project. The site offers any prospective or current Skyotë builder a great look at his approach to the project, and demonstrates the fine level of his craftsmanship. John Roberts’ completed Skyote #88 (NX88NX) was recognized at Oshkosh AirVenture 2016 with a Bronze Lindy Plans Champion award. Click on the title above to visit John’s blog.
Bill Brink Project featured in Lompoc Record
Bill Brink’s Skyotye project was featured in an article written by Allie Kay Spaulding for the March 8, 2008 issue of the Lompoc Record. After Bill’s passing in March 2016, Steve Dietz acquired the project and is currently sheparding it towards completion. Click on the link above to for a PDF of the Lompoc Record article.
Mike has developed a blog site to chronicle the construction of his Skyotë, serial #73. Mike is considering the Rotec R-2800 radial engine to power his aircraft, but is retaining the option to fall back on the faithful O-200. Click on the title link above to visit Mike’s blog.