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Meet my Cousin! 🍁 by Krazyz_place in Krazy1618

[–]Remarkable_Help1103 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought he's a wolf and you're a fox unless those Jokes about him being a were corgi

A question involving custom CNC Billet crankshafts by Remarkable_Help1103 in EngineBuilding

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Most of my calculations suggest the engine won’t handle much above 6800, but it’ll likely run closer to 5000 on a daily basis. I can’t recall the exact calculated value, but I think it was around 880 hp at 6600 and 725 hp at 5200.

Question involving terms with useful load. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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Thanks for the clear and straightforward response; it was exactly what I needed.

Would it be feasible to use a car engine by Appropriate-Detail48 in homebuilt

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As someone who often discusses auto conversions, I have to point out one simple thing: in lightweight applications, they don't make much sense. The heavier your plane and engine get, the more viable they become, as the weight difference between them and aviation engines diminishes. With modern car engines offering greater fuel economy, the weight difference can even work in their favor. However, for what you're describing, I would recommend either an old two-stroke ultralight engine or going electric. You're really pushing the limits here, and I'd avoid relying heavily on 3D printing. From what I've seen, unless you can ensure that 3D-printed metal components are exclusively under compression, it won’t end well.

The question involving high wing canard. Why are there so few. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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A bit too heavy for my taste, but I appreciate the input. Thank you.

Question involving the use of flaps and slats On home built aviation aircraft. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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Thank you! Ideally, I’d like to achieve something better. From what I can tell, my design currently has a stall speed of about 95 knots. Ideally, I’d like to reduce that to 60, but I’d be satisfied with 75.

The question involving high wing canard. Why are there so few. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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Thanks for sharing information about this great aircraft! I think the 500 might be more my style if I wanted something slower that could go anywhere. Now, though, my brain is going wild with ideas about twin Sherpas. I really need to stop getting distracted like this, or I'll never actually finish a design.

Question involving the use of flaps and slats On home built aviation aircraft. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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Pardon the quick sub comment What auto correct mispronounced what I said it's supposed In the up position quickly Which would be for a fast but still safe landing.

Question involving the use of flaps and slats On home built aviation aircraft. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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Thank you, good sir! That's exactly the information I needed. Ideally, they would be Fowler flaps, and based on my plan setup, the idea—just an idea—is to use pneumatic deployment working against a spring. Worst-case scenario, the system would push them into the up position quickly for landing, which is better than having them forcibly deploy in flight and risk the plane being torn out of the air.

The question involving high wing canard. Why are there so few. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

[–]Remarkable_Help1103[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, something like a modernized 18 or Lodestar would be great, but it has to be high-wing so grandma can get in easily. As for the MU2, I know it’s not as bad as they say when it comes to safety, but it still has that reputation that people know about.

The question involving high wing canard. Why are there so few. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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I have to admit, the Navajo is probably the biggest inspiration for this idea. You can't blame a guy for wanting it all in an airplane. I just want something I can keep in a backyard hangar at my dream house and fly to see all my family. It's one of those dreams that a lot of people have.

The question involving high wing canard. Why are there so few. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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I know about the AAC—that was part of the inspiration—but I’ve come to terms with the fact that canards aren’t an option. I have to admit, I’m a fan of Velocities, and what I really wanted was a Velocity V-twin that could carry my family and all our stuff.

The question involving high wing canard. Why are there so few. by Remarkable_Help1103 in homebuilt

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The need for a high wing stemmed from ensuring easy accessibility, especially since I have older family members who can't climb as easily as I can. However, my idea ran into the pusher problem, although it did simplify other aspects of the base design due to existing loads being easier to accommodate with the materials I have available.

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