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  1. Two lane aviator

    75% Convair 48 Charger: What would it take?

    This military prototype reminds me of the "blown over wings" of my RTOL research days. And since a homebuilt fighter is impossible like everyone says, how about this? Except it would be 75% size, powered by piston engines and has alot less load - 500lbs+258gal. fuel+pilot Orig Specs Crew...
  2. Two lane aviator

    RFP - Rudimentary Fighter Project

    Hi again. I'm back at it. Although i have totally different circumstances altogether. I have now ditched my personal GA project and sold the piston engines. Now things have got dirty awfully near my country. That whole thing with the West Philippine Sea and the UNCLOS tribunal case. The...
  3. Two lane aviator

    Prop Efficiency Myth - Is a Sigle Blade really more efficient?

    hi. i'm making a high AR flying motorglider model i glide-tested it and it's good, with good sink rate. the next step is putting the motor, but i can't quite decide what kind of prop to use. There is a popular myth that single blade props are more efficient because of the "cleaner air"...
  4. Two lane aviator

    Goal: Stealthy Wooden UAV

    Hi. I'm going where no one in the homebuilder world has ever gone before: Stealth I have planned a side project, a Stealth UAV. I did a little research on the radar properties of materials and found, from least to most detectable, the following materials: Honeycomb Carbon Fiber - Wood -...
  5. Two lane aviator

    Best aircraft for 26m x 65m grass field

    I'm back at it again. with a fresh start. This time, wingspan can be within 26 meters and can be of ANY planform or design, as long as it is STOL. Minimum HP at the moment is about 10HP (total HP of 2 motorcycle engines) but may be increased as i acquire more engines. You're free to suggest...
  6. Two lane aviator

    Grass cutter engine for Skeeto replica

    hi guys Would a 2-stroke, low-powered grass cutter engine be enough to power a Stits Skeeto? Or would it need minor/major modifications? If so, what modifications are needed?
  7. Two lane aviator

    Lightest Plane in the World: Design Criticism and Discussion

    Hi again sorry for "spamming", but this might be a good challenge for all of you: Designing the lightest possible aircraft using my parameters, like: Motorglider-ish and based on a Pietenpol Sky Scout. A slightly longer takeoff run is okay. Minimum possible HP (lightness considered) As cheap...
  8. Two lane aviator

    Stealth-izing a "transport plane" drone?

    Hi again i have a mock-up of something like a C-123 Provider with C-5 Galaxy-like wings halved and i intend it to be a model for a 1000-pound bomb payload aircraft intended for use against sea targets, hence the short wings. i already plan to place the engines over the wings and have flattened...
  9. Two lane aviator

    Towable Rogallo Trike: Design and Compromise

    Hi Since my other thread has just "died", i guess i have to start a new one. Now, let's start on a completely different, alot more realistic footing. I have decided to do an early style Rogallo trike. And now i have clearer than ever mission requirements: 60-70 feet takeoff and landing roll...
  10. Two lane aviator

    JTOL (Jump Takeoff and Landing): Please Help.

    Hi. Now (Finally, for some of the people here.) I have realized i am on the wrong approach of CTOL Jedi has posted this to make me realize: That i did: start a JTOL thread Good news: Span can now be widened! Bad news: Another set of constraints (namely): and my google searches weren't...
  11. Two lane aviator

    Wing Choice

    I have gathered the ff. data using the ff spans: Given the ff: empty wt: 150lbs max payload: 220lbs 3 meters 3AR; 3sqm 2AR: 6sqm 1AR: 9sqm Wing loadings 3AR: 11.47 lbs/sqft 2AR: 5.74...
  12. Two lane aviator

    RagWing RW19 Stork or Hatfield Little Bird: which is better scaled down?

    Hi. Am asking which is better to scale down to 4m wingspan The Stork looks ideal because it is STOL and might need little HP if built single seat and is good for my intended operating conditions. The Little Bird looks ideal because it is designed with low AR and might be great for my intended...
  13. Two lane aviator

    Stilt's Baby Bird: searching for blueprints.

    Hi. Anyone know any Baby Bird plans, blueprints, line drawings, stats, anything that would help me build one I have one aim: To take off from a 2 lane road Side effects: Beating the world record of "Smallest Twin-Engine Plane"
  14. Two lane aviator

    nanolight wing design

    hi guys i want to know how to build a small nanolight wing (either flex or rigid) with the ff description 5m wingspan 1m average chord (1.5m root, .5m tips) highest lift possible lightest weight possible off-the-shelf doable compatible with moped/motorcycle engine 81 kg useful load BMX tires
  15. Two lane aviator

    Project road takeoff- design

    Since the closure of my other thread, i did one of the suggestions: i was able to keep my "wings" out of my neighbor's fences so have proceeded to searching the "small planes" and found a few and one caught my attention: Beecraft Wee Bee - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia this was the closest...
  16. Two lane aviator

    DIY JATOL system

    hi guys once again im needing something i need plans for low-yield jets for a JATOL system it has to be completely DIY off-the-shelf and cheap to build and the plans have to be free
  17. Two lane aviator

    Reverse engineering a Mauboussin M.40 Hémiptère

    Hi guys, i'm reverse engineering the Mauboussin M.40 Hémiptère so i can build a scaled-down one i can fly any line drawings, articles, stats, pics and info that could help me?
  18. Two lane aviator

    Which engine should i choose?

    I am planning to build a Fokker DV.I replica with a 3.0 m wingspan, should i choose a diesel chainsaw engine or a moped gasoline engine? or should i look for a bigger engine? note: i want it FAR 103 compliant even though i live in the philippines. another note: i want it to have the shortest...
  19. Two lane aviator

    COMPLETELY DIY ultralight instruments

    anyone know how to homebuild an airspeed indicator, turn and bank indicator, altimeter, and maybe an attitude gyro app for an android smartphone? NOTE: only COMPLETELY do it yourself items please, almost everything available there in the us is either not available or stupid costly here in the...
  20. Two lane aviator

    perfect airfoil for short span performance

    Hey Guys, I'm doing research on short span wings for use on my ultralight, since the widest possible strip in my area is 3.5 meters. Does anyone have an airfoil shape that will deliver? Note: My specs for my first project: 3.5 meter wingspan or less 1-cylinder moped engine as much range as...
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