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  1. joolkano

    Long term integrety of Epoxy

    I was responding to your statement that ALL experimental airplanes are sold for less than their build cost which clearly are not case. But, I am willing to move on. That's it for me on this topic.
  2. joolkano

    Long term integrety of Epoxy

    The Vans RV-10 are routinely sold for a lot more than its cost to build (see here). An F8L Falco built in 1994 which was an Oshkosh 1995 Reserve Grand Champion, Kit Built (see below) was sold back in 2015 for $125k (I know because I lost out on that purchase) to someone from the UK and just...
  3. joolkano

    Long term integrety of Epoxy

    It's not a good idea to tell people where their priorities should lie as you wouldn't want others to tell you what your priorities should be. Priorities are neither right or wrong, it only matters if it serves them well. Cost will always be a big factor in airplane ownership. An airplane that is...
  4. joolkano

    Long term integrety of Epoxy

    The studies done are not wrong however it also never stated what the end result would be. Human nature being what it is, we gravitate to the worse thing that we can imagine, the plane breaking up in flight. I don't believe anyone is actually saying that is what's going to happen. A plane...
  5. joolkano

    Long term integrety of Epoxy

    It has been discussed on this forum before. Unfortunately, the article they mention is no longer accessible. But here is the link of the discussion on this forum -- Painting Composite Aircraft
  6. joolkano

    The simplest airplane to build?

    I personally like the Rans S-21 Outbound. It's close to your criteria. Empty weight of 915 with Gross weight of up to 1,800 (EAB); 550 hours of build time according to the company. (my $0.02)
  7. joolkano

    Long term integrity of resorcinol glue

    Majority of the F8L Falco airplanes (production & kits) are made with Aerolite glue which is urea/formaldahyde and it is suitable as the primary glue for structure. Below is taken from the Falco builders letter. But if you really want peace of mind, use Resorcinol for primary structures and...
  8. joolkano

    The 'daydreamers' thread...post your craziest designs and concepts here

    Still in concept stage, a VTOL with electric motors driving multiple propellers located on the skids to handle vertical take-offs & landings. Then a large ducted fan on the rear driven by a regular combustion engine for flight. I was too late in my submission with Boeing's Go Fly contest so I...
  9. joolkano

    Long term integrity of resorcinol glue

    The Bellanca Viking's wings are made of wood and the glue used is resorcinol. Here is an excerpt from Aviation Consumer article which said... "For the most part the wings are held together with resorcinol glue. Resorcinol has proven to be extremely durable and long lasting. It is not affected by...
  10. joolkano

    Nikasil Cylinders

    There is a company that does it on Corvair engines (Corvair Specialties Aluminum/Nikasil Cylinders). You might see if it can be adopted for VW.
  11. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Here's another sexy airplane (Glider actually) and an all wood construction, the Maupin Woodstock One.
  12. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Ferrari is actually involved in the company. The flying Ferrari Since 2000, the Ferrari team from Maranello has been flying a Piaggio plane. Piaggio is the only aircraft in the world to bear the Ferrari logo. Piaggio is an Italian aircraft manufacturer from Genoa which makes the most...
  13. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Front visibility seems small on the Celera 500. Anyhow, for a luxury pusher aircraft, the Piaggio Avanti is sexy. Got to hand it to the Italians when it comes to styling.
  14. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Watched all of them. Might watch them again though.
  15. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Anyone who hasn't seen how Mike Arnold built this airplane, go watch it. Amazing, hand built with no machinery. The AR-5 in Action
  16. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Ugly and boxy has its use. Reminds me of the Volvo ad from the movie Crazy People
  17. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    The Lockheed Lodestar which was converted later on to the Howard 500 with help from Ed Swearingen, who also designed the SX-300 (also a sexy plane) and the Lockheed Electra Jr. brings you back to the Art Deco times. Gorgeous planes. Check out that interior
  18. joolkano

    Presurization - Whats it take ?

    not sure if you've seen this one. https://aerosavvy.com/aircraft-pressurization/
  19. joolkano

    What are you designing, building, flying or interested in?

    I love wooden airplanes and I'm working on a design and build inspired by the Cessna 140 & Luscombe 8 but built with wood using modern construction techniques of cold molding much the same way modern wooden boats are built like the Van Dam boats. Just imagine a classic airplane design like the...
  20. joolkano

    Most Beautiful Aircraft Ever Built

    Griffon Aerospace re-created the Staggerwing two decades ago. Made with carbon fiber and cantilever wings for a cleaner look. The original and this one are both sexy airplanes.
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