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Freedom Master AirSharkII

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AirSharkII

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Chico, CA
Hello all, I have recently acquired an uncompleted Freedom Master Airshark kit. Some of you may remember the AirShark's debut in the '80's. A fast 4 place amphibian which still holds a speed record today. A few kits were produced (a dozen I think). Several aircraft flew with mixed results. They went out of business before the design could be refined. I was excited about this design back then and I believe with proper design and engineering this aircraft can be saved. I have begun consulting with designers and looking for any available information on the AirShark. There are a few more kits out there and I would like to make contact with those builders if possible. All ideas and criticisms are welcome. I'm entertaining the following changes to the AirShark: lengthen the fuselage ahead of the pylon( for a CG issue, more room for rear passengers, and more hull displacement for better performance on the water), improved flaps, replacing the O-360 with push/pull Rotax 914(EFI with a potential 140hp each x 2). The Rotax configuration is 100lbs lighter and would be unique! I'm looking forward to your responses, Tom
 

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