Litespeed Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 As a alternative to the rag and tube brigade in the anorexic class. lovely little sportplane. Even better with a powerful two stroke or a JCV360. Not a big fan of industrial conversions. Phil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Thats a great looking Aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I had alook at the web site.There is a Distributor here in AUS.The kit is already approved here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I seen a set of plans in Mackay... A local is keen to build one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 I will be looking forward to any news on a local build. The idea of such and light, efficient and cheap to build sportplane gets me going. Would be a fairly easy build with simple woodwork mainly and a low materials cost. Even with so nice stuff it should be quite cheap to build and run. On the web site they discuss a guy doing long range flying in it, not fast but doable. I think this design is going places. With a JCV 360 engine, I would happily own one. Litespeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winsor68 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I believe it is an easy option to get the spar built at the factory... that is the critical bit in this kit being that it is Carbon reliant. It is like a big composite model airplane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 did it get wet and shrink ? Looks great though, if the wings come off you could trailer her in a 6 x 4, almost ! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Just saw the video on you tube, very nice, if it could take my weight, i'd love to have a play with the little girl. ! Nice and light by the looks.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 www.sdplanes.com is the web site i was looking at.The empty weight with the hirth F-33 single cylinder is 110kg.MTOW is 240 KG. With a payload of 130kg.It would not be suitable for me as I weigh 94 KG.It would with that engine, be OK but I would rather the heavier JCV 360 engine as Litespeed has described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shags_j Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 They look like a great little aircraft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 www.sdplanes.com is the web site i was looking at.The empty weight with the hirth F-33 single cylinder is 110kg.MTOW is 240 KG. With a payload of 130kg.It would not be suitable for me as I weigh 94 KG.It would with that engine, be OK but I would rather the heavier JCV 360 engine as Litespeed has described. I think from memory that the JCV is only about 30kg wet including radiator, oil, coolant. So maybe fine for you Dazza. Besides I reckon you would not need a heap of fuel as it is very efficient. Send me your beer for the month and problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I believe it is an easy option to get the spar built at the factory... that is the critical bit in this kit being that it is Carbon reliant. It is like a big composite model airplane. When I looked at the options I think the spar was a mandatory purchase with the plans and frame number. Which is a perfectly sensible approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 did it get wet and shrink ? Looks great though, if the wings come off you could trailer her in a 6 x 4, almost ! ! The wings do come off, but a nice enclosed trailer like in the video would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Normoyle Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I agree, very nifty, and no pax seat for the anoying voice from behind, just get lost in the big blue i say, a real "Boy's Toy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I think from memory that the JCV is only about 30kg wet including radiator, oil, coolant. So maybe fine for you Dazza.Besides I reckon you would not need a heap of fuel as it is very efficient. Send me your beer for the month and problem solved. Beer for the Month.Hmm thats alot of beer I would have to give you.lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 Yes, But just think of the weight savings, then you could have fuel galore and a JCV. You get all the benefits of better health, faster, stronger................... And I get beer to drink as my sacrifice in assisting your goals. I am having one for you know and its low carb but full strength- my secret to 78kg. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litespeed Posted November 10, 2011 Author Share Posted November 10, 2011 I agree, very nifty, and no pax seat for the anoying voice from behind, just get lost in the big blue i say, a real "Boy's Toy" Exactly. Easy and cheap to build, great looking, sporting performance for its weight. And super cheap to run- brilliant. And pilot and machine in the blue yonder. Perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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