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    checking options

    Billski/Airmaster An even sadder srory,- from several/many, points of view. I have two immediate thoughts on this,- 1/. It is VERY educational for all of us to hear your analysis of this aircraft & it's tragic end, BUT,- I believe this information should be available to the WHOLE...
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    checking options

    Thanks to Billski re Airmaster SAD story,- always wondered what became of it but didn't expect that. I believe Gerry S. was an aero-engineer too! Do you have any structural knowledge of the "Vision"? In response to the post above on the "Tailwind",- it may look funny but it flies...
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    Benefits and drawbacks of a rotary

    To Orion I agree,- for the past 6 or 7 years I tried down here to get some of the Rotary specialists to produce a firewall-forward package ready for when we finally got the Experimental Category (that took 42 years of discussion/argument/persuasion/etc,etc, with Goverments of both...
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    Benefits and drawbacks of a rotary

    Thanks again to Orion I thought weight would be the problem but at least we know not to wait for that one. Please keep working on yours as the Rotary Revolution won't happen until we have a proven, well engineered unit. Cheers,
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    Benefits and drawbacks of a rotary

    Many, many thanks to Orion. This Forum is MAGIC!!. It is unbelievable to be able to access up-to-date expert opinion instead of unproven commercial blurb. I am in the lucky position that by the time we need it an "hours-proven", unit may have emerged,-hopefully yours?. For those needing one...
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    checking options

    Anything to suit? Hey! At least I started a discussion,- hope one of the suggestions suits you. Happy building,
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    Ducted Fan Rotary Long EZ

    Perry Mick's eze G'day, I followed Perry's fantastic development work on his site with great admiration & hope that he would succeed where all others had failed but I believe he has now bought one of Tracy C's re-drives. Let's hope he is still thinking towards more duct work,- eh...
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    Benefits and drawbacks of a rotary

    Torsional resonance G'day, In my very humble opinion the Rotary is almost a bullet-proof engine for aircraft, second only to turbines. As Orion states above the problem is Torsional Resonance in the whole engine/redrive/propellor package. Reading Tracy C's & Powersport's websites reveals...
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    flap/aileron likage: Radiator position/cooling ducts: Kevlar; lightning strikes

    Thanks to All Thanks Brad for your imput & to all earlier respondents (sorry Billski for mispelling your name),- I will get back to you in more detail when current distractions are over & I can concentrate. My son's pre & post tsunami video footage is truly amazing,- far more dramatic than any...
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    What's a good composite beginner book

    Great book G'day Buzz_cii, A book to look at is Jack Lambie's "Composite Construction For Homebuilt Aircraft", from Amazon or e-bay. Cheers,
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    Need advice on first homebuilt!

    An option? G'day, Have a look at www.visionaircraft.com ,- it may convert you to composites? Good Luck whatever you build,
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    looking for a good project

    An option? G'day, If you can jump to a Subaru or similar check out Steve Rahn's "Vision" at www.visionaircraft.com Good Luck
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    Looking for words of wisdom...

    Option? G'day, 6'5" could be a problem but check out Steve Rahn's "Vision" website www.visionaircraft.com Go to "Builder's Websites" for 4-place info.,- better yet go to see Steve, he's in Florida,- wish I could! Good Luck,
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    Techniques books

    Book G'day' Look at Jack Lambie's "Composite Construction For Homebuilt Aircraft" available from Amazon & e-bay. Good Luck,
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    Looking for a plan plane - 3+ seats. Any suggestions?

    Another possibility? G'day, Check out "Builder's Websites" on Steve Rahn"s www.visionaircraft.com site. Just a thought.
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    First Crack At Building Anything

    Another book G'day Barclay, My personal "bible",- "Design Of the Aeroplane" by Darrol Stinton, and his other books. Also Jack Lambie's "Composites For Homebuilt Aircraft" from Amazon & e-bay. Look at Loehle's P-51/P40 look-a-likes & the WAR Replicas P-47 etc. if you REALLY prefer...
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    checking options

    El- Cheapo Glassair 111 G'day Curtis, There are at least two!. I'm surprised no-one posted you. Look at Steve Rahn's "Vision" site:- www.visionaircraft.com particularly the "Builders Web-sites" links. Also check out Jerry Stalling's "Airmaster" write-up in "Kitplanes" Jan. 96...
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    Lifting Tails?

    4-place cmposite alternative to Cozy To quote mtorzews,- "our choice is a 4 seater that cruises near 200kts, range 1,000m, under $40G, etc, etc". I love the Cozy but there IS an alternative,- go to www.visionaircraft.com then to "Builder's web Pages", & look at the 4-seaters under...
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    flap/aileron likage: Radiator position/cooling ducts: Kevlar; lightning strikes

    Hope I do this right. So this site really WORKS!!!!. Many thanks to Orion & Bilski for your instant replies & helpful advice. I will respond to your posts as soon as I can but will be distracted for a few days setting out a building site for "Mein KitchenFuehrer", & picking up & helping out my...
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    flap/aileron likage: Radiator position/cooling ducts: Kevlar; lightning strikes

    G'day Guys, Just learning how to do this so I can hopefully tap into the wealth of wisdom on this GREAT site. We are just starting a 4-place version of Steve Rahn's "Vision" & would greatly appreciate comments on the following:- 1/. Can anyone provide info. on a...
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