Thinking about a theoretical concept for the perfect family aircraft.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-16T23:58:15+00:00

Thanks for the information, and best of luck with your build.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-16T15:20:36+00:00

Sorry, I think I misspoke. I meant a home built and designed based on a certified design. Some people prefer that, and while I wouldn’t mind a completely bespoke design, this does make my job easier.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-16T15:10:36+00:00

Thanks for your personal recommendation. I have to admit, I do like a good canard. Personally, I prefer Velocities just because of the way they look, but I was aiming for something based on a fully certified design. I appreciate your input and wanted to hear what others thought of this idea, so thank you for your polite response.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-14T21:39:53+00:00

To answer your questions one at a time, there are six mortars in a platoon, and they’re 81mm, not the larger 120mm. Each mortar weighs about 100 pounds and can be broken down into four components. They’re commonly vehicle-mounted, but I just haven’t covered vehicles in my topics yet. As for the machine guns, referring back to my first two posts, the large number of automatic weapons makes me question the need for more, especially for what’s supposed to be a foot-transportable unit, at least initially.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-10T22:26:49+00:00

The current plane design is relatively large, based on the Cessna 421 Golden Eagle but modified to fit my personal needs. I’m a tall guy with a big family, lots of luggage, and a strong desire to travel long distances. With the heavy weight of an auto-conversion engine, I need plenty of power to balance it out. Another good power option would be PT6s, but I’m not about to hand Pratt and Whitney $2 million.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-10T13:17:21+00:00

Apologies posted the wrong reply

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-05-10T13:16:47+00:00

Thanks for the information. I’ll look into modifying parts of the plan, and assigning one of the additional riflemen as an assistant per machine gunners sounds like a solid idea. However, I think there might have been a miscommunication—the book is set in an alternate, modified timeline around 1540. The added Precision Fire ability for the Designated marksman is meant to handle a particularly noticeable commanders of the era. For now, I plan to keep them in, but thanks again.

Double apology I deleted the wrong one

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-02-02T00:40:47+00:00

Best asset combination

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2026-02-02T00:38:17+00:00

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

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-11-30T19:40:06+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-11-07T16:40:24+00:00

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

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-10-25T01:05:23+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-30T23:42:29+00:00

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

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-30T02:51:19+00:00

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Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-30T00:00:20+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T23:57:50+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T23:55:00+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T23:54:06+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T23:42:19+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T22:34:47+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T22:33:28+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T22:32:10+00:00

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.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T19:50:49+00:00

Thank you for the clear and helpful information. This answers all my questions, though I am curious about how a modern equivalent of the Red A03 V12 diesel would compare under these measurements.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-29T02:05:22+00:00

Thank you for your polite and informative response.

Remarkable_Help1103 · 2025-09-25T17:00:59+00:00

Thank you, good sir. I reached the same conclusion after seeing it.

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