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  1. Norm Langlois

    What would you do with a plane you built, but do not want anymore?

    Any plane where you may be liable. Most specific to my dilemma an experimental UL But also any experimental aircraft. Would you scrap it ?
  2. Norm Langlois

    Norms flying Boat project and all Related tooling

    The ultralight seaplane with the 440 Kawasaki and the special machines that created it. ( Roll forming and dies). Less the full machine shop. The Kawasaki engine has approx. 40 hrs on it. This was purchased new (Not a rebuilt ski mobile engine) Setup by J-Bird With a ground adjustable IVO prop...
  3. Norm Langlois

    thinning down from 6061 to 2024

    Does any one know if for example something constructed of .050 6061 t4 would be as strong or better if thinning down to .040 2024 t3 The KSI numbers show a much superior strength for 2024 The mono spar I Made a 60 degree triangle for my UL is 6061 T4 .050 it did not have a full third diaphragm...
  4. Norm Langlois

    Building from scratch a dream

    You are all familiar with my project. Over the years some asked for photos . I presume with the interest of how it got done. Since I may or may not get to fly that creation. I still want to share the how in more detail. When I began I did not find people very forward with there info. Its just as...
  5. Norm Langlois

    Norms flying Boat

    Hello everyone Its been a while. I posted an introduction some time ago. For now lets just update to today. 8 years ago I began to build and design, with no aeronautical engineering skills. Please refrain from asking me to give any kind of equation. In spite of all that I have been successful...
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