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    Flutter speed prediction using same methods used in AI

    Found this paper. It is an interesting method for flutter speed prediction. I think it would be more accurate if GVT data is included as input. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/16878140211062275
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    This is a full scale spitfire replica

    Wooden structure and metal skin. I wonder what the thickness of the skin is. A spitfire replica
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    99 year old aeroplane with 3 horsepower takes flight!

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    Polycarbon in composites

    How come we haven't seen polycarbon used in composites as a matrix? It is stronger than epoxy.
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    Treated wood could be as strong as CF?

    If this is possible, it would be a new material. Super Wood Could Replace Steel
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    VGs to delay stall in the aileron section of the wing.

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    Ground vibration testing

    Building a vibration testing setup. Have been about to capture accelerations various points. Anyone know how to find the center of bending between two points or what I can find from the data?
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    Which modulus to use?

    When calculating the angular deflation a carbon/glass fiber tube, should the shear modulus be used? But the tube is wrapped with uni fabric in 45 degrees, using the shear modulus for the calculation does not seem to be right? Your thoughts?
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    Making a fiber rod with certain tension strength and thickness

    To make a fiber rod with certain strength in tension. Do I just need to calculate the area needed and stack the layers up the desired heigh according to manufacturer data? The following is the data sheet of an uni carbon fiber product...
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    Small Airplane Design Tutorial

    These are the videos on small airplane design by Sonja Englert. She is the designer of more than a few small planes. The videos talks about her experiences in her aircraft design process. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmKQwaLomfanpl3lSzKuAGh5KIL9ZBF7f
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    This how airbus wings attach to fuselage

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    D-tube connection to fuselage

    Anyone know how a d-tube is connected to the fuse? Maybe a picture? Thnx.
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    Ultralight flying, where?

    Anyone know a place on Long Island, NY will accommodate ultralight flying? FW or gyroplane?
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    Designing sandwich panels/wing spars --- from MIT

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    CVT belt for Reduction Drive

    Is this going to work? And what is the efficiency lost?
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    Nice clean way to make composite

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    Book Values

    Anyone knows where to find the book values of mechanical property of materials? Like CF, FG, and foam. Is there a source of information on all these? Thnx.
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    Can they fix the search function?

    Title says it all.
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    Peter has a new design.

    Wing construction is scary to me.
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    Blackfly

    Don't know if this has been post before. A new flying car. This is a real thing.
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