Using a Blog for Advertising. Not a Good Idea?

I've been told that I need to give this idea up. But I want to state that I would rather try and fail than not try at all.

I've had an individual, who will remain unnamed, ask me to give up this idea of another free UL advertising site. Now the way I see it is that putting anything up for sale and selling it quick requires exposure. So, the more places you can post it for sale without any cost the better.

Also, in our correspondence I refered to me being competition for another well known site. The truth is that I will only be complimenting them by giving people a place to get more exposure for their ultralight plane items.

I know what you're saying, "How can you give as much coverage as this unnamed site?" I don't have to. I'm adding to it for no more cost. People do come here to read and as time comes along more will and those ads will get exposure. Eventually I will launch a separate page just for the ads with a link to this one.

Well, that is my take on this situation.

Post UL Ads

I am opening up my blog to anyone who would like to post an ultralight or ultralight related items for sale. All I ask in return is that you click on one of the Google ads. Sign up for a comment account and go after it.

Nova-1 UL

Ok, here is the aircraft for me. Especially since I can purchase one from their special offer on Ebay. They are pricing an airframe kit at $5995 on Ebay right now. They are planning to sell 24 at that price, which is below there production cost. This is intended to get the Nova-1 introduced in several markets.

This is what Ultralightnews.com had to say about it.

"Last year a craft built by Starlite Engineering called the Nova 1 was on static display.

The pilot sits on a seat out in front of the wing with the engine on a "pylon" above and behind him. While the company did not have a commercial display this year, a Nova 1 was at the show.

The pilot demonstrated all week long the handling capabilities of this beautiful little craft. Last year Nova 1 was shown with only a little single cylinder engine. The craft flying this year was powered by what looked to be a 503 dual carb Rotax putting out about 50 hp.

Cruise looked to come in about 55 mph, take off distance in windy conditions was about 50 feet with about 150 needed on calmer evening flights. The demonstrated climb rate was very impressive, but then again anything that light with that kind of power had better do more than just look pretty."

Now the engine recommend on the Ebay listing is a MZ-201 which is rated at 45hp. Here is what the discription on Hart Aeros e-store says.

"MZ201 Complete includes belt reduction drive or gearbox with clutch. The MZ201 was created to meet a specific need. The engine was derived from its big brother MZ202 and derated to 45 Hp.

This configuration is best for motorglider applications and single place ULM where the single cylinder engine is too small and our MZ202 is too powerful. With this performance we can use a belt reduction system, and the lower power does not need the forced air cooling.

The engine weight complete with reduction, carburetor and muffler is only 31 kg (69 lbs). The torque curve, being very flat, is optimal for a propeller.

The fuel consumption is very low due to the double CDI ignition system with variable ignition points. A single Tillotson diaphragm carburetor is standard.

The MZ201 is supplied with electric starter, recoil starter, exhaust system, wiring harness, air filter and belt reduction. Optionally available: RZ2 gear box with clutch, fan cooled.

Bore: 76 mm Stroke: 69 mm Displacement: 626 cc Rotation: Anti-clockwise from PTO Cooling: By propeller Ignition: Double CDI Fuel Metering: Single Tillotson carb Starter: Electric and Recoil starter starter Generator: 180 Watt 13.8V Max brake output: 45 HP @ 4700 RPM Max permissable RPM: 4700 RPM Lubrication: Oil (Castrol TTS) in unleaded gas 50:1 Reduction: Belt reduction (gearbox optional) Complete engine weight: 31 kg (69 lbs) incl. reduction, electric starter, exhaust."

All I can say is what a combination.

Youtube Removal

You're probably wondering where the Youtube widget is. Well, I had to get rid of it. It slowed loading down badly on my home computer. You see, I'm on dial-up and have to see what change I've made without having to wait a month or have things load improperly.

I know what you're saying. Get DSL or something. Well, DSL isn't available yet where I'm at and I'm in the middle of a move on top of that. So, dial-up will have to do for now.

Happy Flying

Ads Connection to UL Desires

Well, you've probably been wondering why my page has so many ads on it. In a sentence, a man has to finance his hobbies somehow. I know what you're thinking. He's out of his mind if he thinks that I'm going to buy something here. Well that is the beauty of most of these links. You click and I get paid. Or you search, then click on a sponsored link and I get paid. There are only a few of these links that require a purchase for me to get paid. So click away and you will be financing my next UL without it costing you one dime.

I believe that UL will be the Ultracruiser.

Ultralight On Hold For A house

I know, it isn't a good thing to let a blog set for so long. But you have to understand. I've been in a housing transition that has required that I put off my ultralight plans. I hope to be in my new home soon.

I've spent the last four months in a single wide mobile home.

The way I see it I should get a little forgiveness for being deliquent on posting. But seeing that things appear to be coming together for my family and I to move into our new home, I will probably be posting more and more often. After all, I need to build that Weedhopper or Ultracruiser or Sweetpea. Oh well, I'll eventually make up my mind.