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    Vertically-staggered tandem seating?

    The USAF specification for flight trainer cockpits calls for a 6” stagger, not 1’.
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    Low aspect ratio sport plane ideas

    RiggerRob - I’ve seen photos of the H-5 Stinger. I wish I could find some additional information. I keep hearing that the gentleman Heuberger sold the project to flight tested it, but I can’t find any details to corroborate this. And I agree, a lot of similarities between the Stinger and...
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    Low aspect ratio sport plane ideas

    Koen - Yes, there is a certain reconnaissance vibe to the greenhouse I'm working on. I'm a huge believer in maximizing visibility where reasonable. As for prop wash for an engine below the wing, that won't be an aerodynamic issue. Entraining the exhaust/prop wash to the upper surface of the...
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    Low aspect ratio sport plane ideas

    Here is the podded LSA I've been working on. Side doors and side stick for easy access. Rear seat elevated 6" above the front for forward visibility for both pilots. Solo from the front. Gear sized for 10fps decent rate. Sized for 80-120HP motors.
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    Low aspect ratio sport plane ideas

    I have been working for a while on a design that is very close to the goals of this thread (trailerable LAR LSA) but just slightly outside the OP’s goals (7’6” width folded, 2.1 AR.) I made the decision to go with a fuselage pod below the wing in order to make ingress/egress easier, make the...
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    A design I've been working on...

    You’ve baited and set the hook admirably. Please reel us in! I appreciate the thought process, and am looking forward to the result.
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    Not so complicated but proven conversion?

    Unfortunately the Aeromomentum AM10 does not exist and won’t for quite a while. I put down my deposit on an AM10 18 months ago, when the delivery date was 9-12 months out, and have been following up with Mark ever since. The most recent calls to his office revealed that they have stopped...
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