Harmon Rocket II Kit

[Capflyer]

Price Dropped, I need the space. I've decided to go in another direction so putting my Harmon Rocket II project up for sale. Empennage and wings are completed, they just need the tips added. All fuselage parts except canopy are included. Firewall completed and new center section completed and matched to the spars. Includes all the Harmon Rocket II parts with the optional 42gal fuel tanks. Extras include flop tubes in both tanks, electric elevator trim, flap motor, and a Dynon AOA & heated pitot tube. RV4 and Harmon Rocket plans come with it. $28,000 is a deal on this. Located at KGAI, Gaithersburg, MD

 

[Capflyer]

I'm open to reasonable offers

 

[Capflyer]

Forgot to mention, both wings have flop tubes installed. Tanks were sealed up a few months ago and pressure tested, no leaks.

 

[Capflyer]

Engine mount just back from the powder coater. Gorgeous Obsidian Black. Check out the picture.

 

[Capflyer]

Surprised this hasn't sold yet, still available.

 

[Pounder]

Surprised this hasn't sold yet, still available.

I am too.. what a great start on a very cool rocket.

Capflier, I’d like to talk to you, but on another subject, that of Gaithersburg.

Sending PM

 

[clam]

Engine mount just back from the powder coater. Gorgeous Obsidian Black. Check out the picture.

Does this mount incorporate the "newer" geometry that moves the wheels 2" forward from original HRII?

 

[Capflyer]

Does this mount incorporate the "newer" geometry that moves the wheels 2" forward from original HRII?

Honestly, I was not aware there was a change to the engine mounts but I received this from Harmon only a few months ago so it is pretty new, if that helps. Do you know when the change was made?

 

[HFS]

Honestly, I was not aware there was a change to the engine mounts but I received this from Harmon only a few months ago so it is pretty new, if that helps. Do you know when the change was made?

That realignment of the main gear was done early on (25+ years ago) to help the ground handling balance - and anything that comes out of John's shop now will reflect that change. So, yes, that mount will be the "new" version. My Rocket is S/N 002 - and I have the new mount as part of my original build (22+ years in the air so far).

HFS

 

[clam]

That realignment of the main gear was done early on (25+ years ago) to help the ground handling balance - and anything that comes out of John's shop now will reflect that change. So, yes, that mount will be the "new" version. My Rocket is S/N 002 - and I have the new mount as part of my original build (22+ years in the air so far).

HFS

Thanks. I did not realize the change was so dated.

 

[N729LS]

I'm open to reasonable offers

Where is this kit located?

 

[Capflyer]

Where is this kit located?

Excellent question, I'll add it to the first post.

The kit is at KGAI, Gaithersburg, MD

 

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Excellent question, I'll add it to the first post.

The kit is at KGAI, Gaithersburg, MD

I'm interested and love the Harmon. What parts do I need to finish other than Engine/Avionics?

 

[Capflyer]

I'm interested and love the Harmon. What parts do I need to finish other than Engine/Avionics?

Other than the hardware and what ever you want to customize it with, it needs the canopy and leg fairings. The canopy frame and longerons come with the kit. I upgraded the longerons from AA 3/4 x 3/4 to 1 x 1.

 

[vlittle]

I'm interested and love the Harmon. What parts do I need to finish other than Engine/Avionics?

My Recollection from building my Harmon Rocket:
Additional Items:
-Propeller*
-Wheels and Brakes
-Engine isolators
-Intake elbow and induction bits from Harmon
-Ignition systems (your choice)
-Gear leg and wheel pant fairings*
-Canopy (in my case a slider with a speed-slope windshield)*
-Seat cushions
-Seat belts
-main electrical (battery, contactors, wire (welding cable))
-Aluminum stock (0.032 and 0.040 sheet)
-Bending Brake (for interior structure mostly)
-Metal shrinker to fit canopy skirts and boot cowls.
-Lots of hardware to order
-Many extra tools
-5 yrs of dedicated time

*Items I bought directly from Mark Frederick, now likely available from FlyBoy

Finally, the F1 Rocket Manuals are available and really help for the Harmon build.

This is not exhaustive. You will be spending a lot of time and money building what amounts to a customized aircraft. A fantastic experience, if you have the motivation and time. You may also want to find a local machine shop for match drilling the expensive stuff (titanium gear legs for example).

 

[Capflyer]

Good list Vern, thanks. Some of the items you listed are included with the kit I'm selling but all will be needed. Included items from your list are:

• Wheels & Brakes
• Wheel Pants
• All sheet aluminum necessary to build the fuselage
• I believe the legs have already been match drilled to the engine mount