Keenaviator Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Left! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryon Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Left! Yep! I 'Left' it right there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Left! Yep! I 'Left' it right there All right then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 So today I assembled the vertical stab onto the rear rear turtle deck sheets, again as per post #541 above, and threw it on, it's so stupidly easy you even question yourself if it should be so easy. I need to make a few minor changes, one example is my 'spine' is too short, needs to run all the way to the tail post (the spine has that green foam in it for support to drill and rivet against). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deskpilot Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Interesting that you view your design from the front when deciding what's left or right. I always think in terms of facing the way it goes, not where it's coming from. Like your simplicity of design though Bex but I do wonder a bit about yaw strength. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 I do wonder a bit about yaw strength. I eat well and exercise daily, so no need to worry. 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 In the end I not only increased the length of the spine, I ended up running it the complete length of the 2 turtledecks, from the top of the roll bar (and a real roll bar too for your safety), to the bottom of the tail post. Dang it made it easy to hang the dorsal fin, rudder and rear turtledeck from, as well as adding strength to the complete structure for a weight penalty of under 1kg/2lbs. It also makes it easy to align the front and rear turtledecks as can be seen here, very smooth junction between them with just a couple of rivets at this time, happy about that. 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreywh Posted November 25, 2016 Share Posted November 25, 2016 starting to look good too. I like the integration of components. Complex to think thru, but simple to carry out. nice. "Grove type" main u/c legs? don't forget tailwheel mount! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Tailwheel or Tricycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Pete Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I reckon that with the gull wing design. a tail wheel would have the right look 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Tailwheel or Tricycle? I am aiming eventually at a cheap kit, hoping to be one of the cheapest (if not "the cheapest") in the world for a 'real' plane. This would in my mind will encourage new people into flying, so it kind of goes hand in hand that Tricycle is going to be easier and safer to learn/operate for that demographic. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffreywh Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 a choice would be a good idea 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Have you got any diagonal bracing across the fuselage, near the front of the vertical stabiliser? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 Have you got any diagonal bracing across the fuselage, near the front of the vertical stabiliser? It is a complete structure. Some elements are not currently fitted because they simply get in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Getting the wings assembled now after finally getting some ribs together ... 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 Found an interesting specialized aluminium truss company locally so am trying some little experiments. Have been working with them for a couple of days and have ordered some parts to see if they will pan out or not, so stay tuned for when they arrive in about a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightyknots Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Found an interesting specialized aluminium truss company locally so am trying some little experiments. Have been working with them for a couple of days and have ordered some parts to see if they will pan out or not, so stay tuned for when they arrive in about a week. Who remembers "Yes What" (starring Greenbottle and Bottomly) on Sydney's 2UE? I couldn't wait for the next episode which appeared twice per week. This thread is starting to be like that: I am awaiting the next development!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted December 8, 2016 Author Share Posted December 8, 2016 I am awaiting the next development!! Me too! Wait, what? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Pete Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Who?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Pete Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 When? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Pete Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Pete Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Where? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Low wing by the look of it.......High wing would be better :) BS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel Posted December 9, 2016 Share Posted December 9, 2016 Good work. What is the wing section? I too would like to see a choice for nose orTailwheel. Trike wheelbarrow accidents now seem to outnumber tailwheel accidents. Chas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexrbetter Posted December 12, 2016 Author Share Posted December 12, 2016 Found an interesting specialized aluminium truss company locally so am trying some little experiments. Have been working with them for a couple of days and have ordered some parts to see if they will pan out or not, so stay tuned for when they arrive in about a week. One of my little experiments is finished and should be in transport tomorrow, I'll talk more about it when I see the results for myself .... adswttn. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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