Peasant_Pilot

I think it's an interesting idea. Wether it will suit for this purpose but I like the idea. I'll have a look at the Grumman and see how they have done it

thinking of building a new wing, the foxcon wing is pretty damn heavy compared to a wood, fabric wing. I have been toying with the idea of a simplifies wing, keeping all the moving components and bell cranks out of the wing all together. this is just an idea at this point. the flap runs a larger torque tube setup through the body of the flap, the aileron torque tube runs through the flap torque tube with sealed bearing keeping them concentric. both run on the same axis but move independently of each other. Again....this is just testing the theory at this point, actual load and torsional tests will be run on the torque tubes and the bellcranks themselves to see if its feasible.

Have you got a photo of the front gear leg? @GolfWhiskeyHotel

Cheers

Rob

Updated Version, little bit beefier around the axle mount and more meat top side, aft of the main gear leg mount hole. 3d printed a prototype out of ABS and test fitted excellent. the mission was to gain a little more prop clearance and to be able to fit the bigger Tyres

Thanks Nev

Haven't forgotten about the Foxcon, have had a few things going on in the background, this is the new nose wheel fork I designed to accommodate the bigger Tyre and get a bit more clearance for the prop over the original one, attached are some renders and also a 3d printed prototype I knocked out through the night, fits the original front leg spot on and has nice clean clearance and should help with  avoiding prop strikes. 

16 minutes ago, gareth lacey said:

No i am using1.6 mandrel bends and cutting of holes in tube easy to weld and a small muffler all ms  i dont have tig gear any more so ss tig is out i recently welded a new pipe on a 40 year ol ms pipe on a 172 so ms does and can last for many years,it will last me anyway

You could always cerakote the exhaust too if you are using mild steel. Mild steel has less tendency to crack too

15 minutes ago, facthunter said:

People prepared to build and design their own SAFE & Affordable, Planes. That was supposed to be the idea at one stage, Nev

I completely agree there

Freight never used to be terrible a few years back, but the prices have definitely been inflated and is ridiculous for the most part. There are a few suppliers here and there that are reasonable for smaller things, but the question still needs to be asked, what would we want to see more of available in Australia?

Good morning,

I've been working on my own aircraft for a couple of years now and designing various parts and aircraft. i have found the road to be relatively difficult initially trying to source parts for aircraft builds/homebuilt etc. especially when compared to USA. Admittedly, everything is available but i have found more often than not, specialized items will need to be sourced from the USA. I do understand aviation in Australia doesn't have the following like it does over there, but it does get me wondering a few things.

-What are some of the biggest parts or materials hurtles you have had

-what would you like to see more readily available?

-any particular material/parts you were unable to source?

Cheers

Rob

1 minute ago, skippydiesel said:

ATEC aircraft fuselage is made in two (1/2) fuselage molds (shells) and then joined - I suspect that most other composite fuselages are made the same way,  along with wing, horizontal stabilisers, and control surfaces.

I think its the way to do it. 

21 minutes ago, Blueadventures said:

This is its plate if any benefit to you. I did its condition report for change of ownership.

Appreciate the heads up and info mate

7 hours ago, Blueadventures said:

Aircraft now owned and based at Turtle Park since before December 2023.

I might look a name/model name change, makes sense if someone has it already

46 minutes ago, Litespeed said:

Bob,

 

Great comments borne from experience and the fundamentals of aircraft design.

 

That Falco just is sexy, a timeless beauty. If it looks right, it flys right.

Yes, today a better aircraft might be designed but damn it's hard to beat an Italian master. No CAD, no CATIA or fluid dynamics programs just pure design.

 

This provides an Italian lesson "form follows function, but beautiful form gives beautiful function".

 

Not only does this provide a wonderful flying machine but makes the pilot and bystander want it. It's an emotional thing when you purchase or lust after a personal aircraft. Same goes for cars and bikes for fun, you don't pay top dollar for the fugly one that lumps along. No we want a machine that attracts the eye, commands the heart and satisfaction in high engineering.

 

If you can make a baby Falco as good as the original or better, you have a winner.

the falco was one of the inspirations for drawing up my own, love the aircraft, always have. 

8 minutes ago, BrendAn said:

i get the feeling loony bob is not so loony.   i enjoy your explanations.

I thoroughly enjoy all the reply's, comments and explanations from everyone. good to take it all in

5 minutes ago, Marty_d said:

Nice looking bird.  I like the paint scheme with the beige upper, but with a different colour.

Cheers mate, its my pick of the design choice too

Also, the tail i have enlarged slightly and have re designed the wing and wing roots

Ok so, life does what it does and happens....just like the rest of us. Have had a bit of time off so have been working on the Foxcon Project and have made some ground finally with the Valkyrie design, i had to become more efficient at CAD to finish the bits that were holding me up.....but.....i am nearly there with the final drawings and renders, also had to teach myself how to do the render artwork aswell but i have some pics here of the progress. 

Good afternoon, looking to see anyone's thoughts on a good improvement on from the Clark Y airfoil, I believe these are a good airfoil with relatively stable stall characteristics but is o tad on the older side.

not wanting to reinvent the wheel but looking for honest opinions on maybe a better designed airfoil for better STOL Characteristics, 90kn cruise etc.

Cheers

Rob

Im pretty sure i have some avid mk iv plans if you havnt sourced any yet

Cheers

Rob

Good afternoon all, im currently looking for any info or plans if possible on the the later Model C Karatoo Wing with the Ibeam Spar, just looking for any info possible, i have plan sets here but it does not have the later model spar design specs

Kind regards

Rob

They have been in a shed for years, some bird crap in a couple of spots and a lot of dust 

thankyou

Good evening all,

Just looking to get some insight on inspecting wood wings, they are uncovered and mostly constructed, they are either Spruce or Hoop pine but id say they are hoop pine just based off the information i have.

besides the obvious things like cracking and splits etc, are there any techniques, checks i can do on the spars? moisture check etc

Cheers in advance

Cheers

Rob

2 hours ago, Geoff_H said:

Over the years I have noticed so many marriage problems for aircraft builders.  In the 1970's a friend was building a VP1.  His wife left him for another woman.  I have stopped building my own design because of the extreme hassles I was getting.  Why do our partners object so strongly?  Sorry if this is a little off subject. I hope things work out well for you PP.  I am behind you all the way.  Your craft will be great, you are putting a great effort into it.

Appreciate the positivity mate, never really have quite understood the issue with having projects while in relationships. Motivation to fi is this thing has never dimmed though and now having more dedicated time to put in I'm feeling really good about it