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    Ducted fan aircraft

    "Why does everyone want to change this design with far-fetched theories and complicated solutions to a problem that doesn’t exist??? The fact is that Malish has designed and built a looks-like-a-fighter jet aircraft that actually flies. Who else has a flying ducted fan aircraft? Ducted fans have...
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    Ducted fan aircraft

    "in ducted fan design exhaust area can't be reduced more then 10% of the fan area". Ah! I understand. Very interesting...it seems to me Ducted Fans are kind of in a world of their own. So much to learn, so little time. One lifetime's not enough!
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    Ducted fan aircraft

    Malish said: Because of recent situation we're thinking to move production out of Russia, preferably to US. That would be great! I would think there would be a lot of support in the US for that. I wish there was something I could do to help. As for the exhaust nozzles; I was wondering about...
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    Ducted fan aircraft

    Lovely! Any news, new developments? How are you all doing?
  5. M

    The Antonov 225 is no more . . . .

    Some years back I had a friend from western Australia who flew a bush plane very similar to the Aeroprakt for aerial mustering, he said he loved it. It's good to know they're not in the direct line of fire.
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    The Antonov 225 is no more . . . .

    "I really hope D. Antonov gets his wish to build a new one - imagine what he can update and upgrade next!! " Ditto that! Fingers crossed for silver linings these days, good news seems kind of rare. Mr. Malish...I hope all is well with you and that when all of this insanity is over we can all...
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    Heat Distortion and Post Curing

    There's also these guys..... https://www.masterbond.com/industries/structural-adhesives-aerospace-industry
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    Heat Distortion and Post Curing

    I've had pretty good results with West Systems epoxies, with very good layup over, and great adhesion to polyester resins. phenolic surfaces, and a few other various substrates. The only time I had any difficulty was from some delamination on an area that had direct ultraviolet exposure but...
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    SoCal member

    Hi Ian, I just signed on last week and have been learning loads and studying a lot since. I'm in SD, we go up to San Clemente quite a lot for surf and photography...it's one of our favorite places. You'll definitely find plenty of like-minded nut jobs here.
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    New Guy

    Kind of undecided...maybe a glider, canard pusher, looking over several kits at the moment. Malish's Piston Jet is of particular interest because it uses an LS6 motor...since I had a 454 in my 57 Bel Air I'm pretty familiar with GM big blocks, could be an important factor. Love the Loose...
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    Ducted Fan Pseudo-Jets

    Understood, Covid has been a real problem everywhere; my daughter was quarantined just 3 weeks ago and finally tested negative last Tuesday. That should give me plenty of time to get prepared. Do you have an estimate of the production time start to finish? Thanks, that gives me an idea of...
  12. M

    New Guy

    Cool!
  13. M

    New Guy

    Hey Victor...you're local SoCal, you might remember Barney's on the West Side...used to get dinner there after working all night on the way home. I did my ground school at Van Nuys, went on the recommendation of several pilots and LAPD I met at the Northridge Range. Were you there for the big...
  14. M

    New Guy

    ...yeah, man, followed my dog around for a week...!!! . I don't think Labrador gets enough sun to grow anemic lichens, much less champion bud...back in the 70s, there were no super-duper grow sub-cultures, the first time I saw that movie I was cringing at the thought of burnt Alpo. I have...
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    Ducted Fan Pseudo-Jets

    Hey Malish, I really like the Dreamer...I think I'd like to get in line to order one. Is it in production? The footage I've seen online is intriguing. I'm going to be building a shop/hangar and could use advice on its design, configuration, and equipment. I will probably have a lathe, as well...
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    New Guy

    My brother in law is from Bath, I'll have to ask him if they have Rovers in the UK. They definitely have beer, though, and that's been an ongoing topic. I'm the latest newb...a brief hello. I am planning on finishing my license paper chase soon, just bought some land and am going to try to...
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