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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    yeah that is Skylark Field. i haven't checked that one out yet. i have been to parris airport where there is an UL field. talked to lots of the guys there and there is even an instructor. although he flies a quicksilver tandem. but its a great idea. thanks.
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    ok, you have me sold on 2024! but what wall thickness do you use? what would be a good size to get the strength and save the weight? was looking at .125 in the 6061 but if i can get smaller then that and save weight hell yeah! metals are one area i need to learn more about. i just haven't...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    i am hearing alot about 2024 aluminum. i was planning on using 6061 for the frame. i thought 6061T6 was stronger and lighter then 2024T6? i am figuring that either would be enough to support the forces involved with flying/landing. also i am would think that the landing is the where most of...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    well i am giving more thought to using carbon fiber again for the wings. thinking about making my own tubing for the spars. one front and back and maybe a smaller one in the middle. would also like to use it to make the ribs, but unless i can find a cheep source of the fiber dont' think that...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    MSTULL -- once again you are awesome!!! i have been looking into a Kaw. was looking at the Kaw 340. but that was a question for another thread. lol. and thanks for the airfoil help. picking an airfoil has proved to be a challenge for me. so i will look into the got 387. i have heard of...
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    Wing Area And Stall Speed

    thanks so much guys! i just got done reading that circular. looks like my assumtions are inline. so i am assuming that the stall speed is set for a pilot at a test weight of 170lbs. so that stall speed would be higher for a pilot weighing 240 or even as much as 300lbs. ok. done enough...
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    Wing Area And Stall Speed

    ok from my post in fabrics and alternative covering methods i have another question for you guys that a few have brought to my attention. its regarding wing area and stall speed. here are the basic stats and objectives i want to meet with my design: Y-DA-40a EZLite parasol design length...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    ok, you have brought me to another question i have been contemplating. so instead of posting it here i am going to open up another thread to keep this one on fabric. the other post is going to be about square feet of a wing. i hope all of you that have posted on this subject will also do so...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    well i have been wondering about the power issue myself. but i don't know how to do any paper testing on the power to see if it would be enough. i have always planned on offering a couple of different engine options. can someone tell me how to figure out if a "X" amount of power will lift "X"...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    i know the EAA has a class in november i want to go to at Flabob. does Flabob hold classes periodically there? i would love to do that! and is Polyfiber a person a fabric use? lol. it would be great to meet a guy from the board locally!
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    MSTULL -- hey thanks for the info! i agree cost and weight are very hard to find a good compromise! part of what i wanted is to set my UL apart. just one more thing. lol. but i have been researching different materials for skinning and as each was explored came back to the same conclusion...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    well this is what i am trying to do, want to design an aircraft that is fairly cost effective to produce. i like to think "out side of the box" to find solutions. although i was watching Mythbusters and saw that they used this shrink wrap on a bike. interesting idea. i wonder what its...
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    Different Type Of Aircraft Covering

    hi guys, new here. so i thought it was time to start asking questions. i have been going over lots of posts on different topics. even done searches but can never find what i am looking for! lol. so what i am curious to know is this... i am wondering what different types of aircraft...
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    Smallest possible ultralight for real men 230lbs

    hi guys, new here but just couldn't pass up commenting on this posting. i am in the planning stages now of designing a new UL with a target weight in the neighborhood of about 180lbs, a parasol design, but able to lift a 300lbs pilot. but as for what is now on the market for lifting a...
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