Hello everyone,
I am considering my first homebuilt airplane and looking for suggestions. Requirements are:
Useful load w/ full fuel 750 lbs
Range 750 nm
Fixed gear
Enclosed cockpit
Vc = 135 knots (give or take a bit)
I am currently thinking wood. I am a wood worker with a good tool collection already. Tube steel fuselage w/ wood wings is also a possibility but I'm not doing the welding
Would probably prefer a low wing, that is what I learned to fly in (1966 Piper), but I am willing to consider all configurations. High or low wing, canard, pusher or tractor.
I'd like to concentrate on a plans built all wood or steel tube w/ wood wings designs. More time than money at this point.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. I look forward to researching the possibilities.
David
I am considering my first homebuilt airplane and looking for suggestions. Requirements are:
Useful load w/ full fuel 750 lbs
Range 750 nm
Fixed gear
Enclosed cockpit
Vc = 135 knots (give or take a bit)
I am currently thinking wood. I am a wood worker with a good tool collection already. Tube steel fuselage w/ wood wings is also a possibility but I'm not doing the welding
Would probably prefer a low wing, that is what I learned to fly in (1966 Piper), but I am willing to consider all configurations. High or low wing, canard, pusher or tractor.
I'd like to concentrate on a plans built all wood or steel tube w/ wood wings designs. More time than money at this point.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions. I look forward to researching the possibilities.
David