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    Greetings from the volunteer state

    I am not offended by what you wrote; I just took it the wrong way. I can usually distinguish between advice & criticism; my wife's pregnancy hormones must be a little contageous these days. I appreciate the information from your last reply, and will happily take any advice your willing to share...
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    Greetings from the volunteer state

    Orion, Thank you very much. I'll gladly accept any help I can get from anyone in the industry. I have to say though; I am truly disappointed. For a newcomer to an open forum that revolves around EXPERIMENTAL aviation, what I heard in your response sounded a bit smug. I'm sorry if it...
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    Greetings from the volunteer state

    Not yet. I plan on having a detailed budget of the start-up costs within the next year, after some more research. I've got two interested parties that may invest once they've reviewed the budget. That's why I've got to spend some time working on my business plan. Hoping maybe some FAA & small...
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    Greetings from the volunteer state

    High Rhino, I would like to offer a little bit of everything. Start of with a 2 place fully aerobatice sport plane. Then a 2 & 4 place STOL, with good useful load. Top it off with a 6 or 8 place long range, high speed cruiser. Of course, everything will be composite with only quick-build...
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    Standard Instrument Configurations ?

    Makes sense to me. I've never dealt with a single seat design before, except with gliders, and obviously you don't need engine data for those. Personally I would go with an EFIS/EMS split screen display. That would make your scan very small to get all the info you need. Have a back-up three-pack...
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    EFIS Options

    That's what I'm talking about. Get the IFR bundle, put it on a tablet, and you can still use all the original Windows software. Those are great prices on the bundles.
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    EFIS Options

    Thanks for the info Orion. I wonder if the system will allow me to replace the Jeppsen database with a Falconview database. I'm more knowledgable with Falconview anyway.
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    Composite RV8

    Lee, The ideal situation would be to find someone who has finished their major components out of metal that would let you pull molds off of them. (not likely, but ideal)
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    psuedo-vaccuum

    reply to Pylon's post Sorry all, posted as new thread instead of reply Pylon, We use plenty of BID in the construction of the Velocity. One technique we use to help lose some of the excess epoxy and to keep air from getting under the lay-up, is to put peel ply over the top glass layer...
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    AerOplane CamOuflage

    Aircraft camouflage started out using ground patterns because the early aircraft missions had them flying close to the ground, making it hard for a bandit(enemy) to spot them when trying to gain the preferred look-down attitude for their attack. Today's aircraft still use camouflage, but the use...
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    Instrument Panel Color ?

    In reference to the military using flat black... We use flat black due to its low glare properities; not necessarily to reduce glare for the pilot, but so that the glare will not attract the attention of unwanted parties.
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    EFIS Options

    If you're not quite ready to build your panel I would hold out for some of the product Dynon has in the works. They've already got an exceptional product for the price, and it looks like they're improving their products each time I visit their site. My Velocity will definitely have their...
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    Standard Instrument Configurations ?

    James I fly helicopters about 5 feet above the trees at 80 kts. You learn very quickly the reason for having a good instrument setup. The entire point behind instrument placement is #1: to have a standard for your "six pack", or your primary flight instruments, so that you're familiar with...
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    Greetings from the volunteer state

    Hello everyone, Just wanted to introduce myself since I do plan on taking part in some of the discussions. My name is Josh. I'm stationed at Ft. Campbell, KY flying OH-58D's. I'm currently waiting on the arrival of my Velocity, scheduled to be delivered in August. Have composite experience...
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    cardboard and duct tape airplane

    Wade, I've been following this thread with growing interest, and have made every attempt to remain impartial through some of the more heated discussions. A lot of interesting points have been made on the subjects of mathematical analysis, experimentation, and material use. The key to...
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    Fuel/Electric hybrids

    Sorry to speak on a thread that seems to be closed, but I did some research on this subject in college trying to incorporate the technology into a UAV. Our conclusion after experimenting was that regardless of the advances in one technological field (very efficient brushless generators), the...
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