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    Blackfly VTOL

    Very similar to a VTOL approach I have been thinking about for the past year. It might be more useful as a hybrid electric. https://www.opener.aero/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcpq6XYYoY4
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    Tier 1 Engineering - Electric Helicopter Test Flight

    Just sharing an interesting test of an electric helicopter. (Yes, that's the HUGE battery bank on the belly!) http://www.tier1engineering.com/news/093016 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-05wY41ht1s
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    Electric Aircraft - Generator + Battery = Power Distibution Unit??

    I'm still looking into the possibility of e-aircraft (with all their limitations) however, here is where I'm a little stuck with some of the electronics. Since batteries alone cannot be the answer (for now), an ICE generator is required for a proportion of the total power for a series hybrid...
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    Solar T62 Turbine Engine - Australian Buyer

    ########### Australian Buyer ########## Solar T62 Turbine Engine (all models considered) ~ Must be in fully working condition. ~ Low hours or professionally reconditioned. ~ Manuals preferred but not essential. ~ Engine from Helicycle or Mosquito XET also considered. Will arrange my own...
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    CEASIOM - Free Aircraft Design Software

    Not sure if anyone has seen or used this before, just discovered it myself here. CEASIOM Computerised Environment for Aircraft Synthesis and Integrated Optimisation Methods http://www.ceasiom.com/index.php :) Mark
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    Helisport CH-7 Angel or Kompress / Cicare 7B or 7T **AUSTRALIA ONLY**

    **AUSTRALIA ONLY** Reasonable offer made for either; Helisport CH-7 Angel or Kompress Cicare 7B or 7T With or without engine. Canopy, Main & Tail rotor blades and trasnmission must be in good condition. I reside in Victoria. PM me please! Regards, Mark
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    Composites "Training" Video

    Thought that this video may be of interest to anyone wanting to learn some basics on composites. I have not seen the entire thing but the start looked good!;) Regards, Mark
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    Free Books/Papers on Composites

    Interesting site for all manner of topics! InTech - Open Science Open Minds | InTechOpen Some free eBooks/technical papers on Composites for anyone intersted; Composite Materials - Books | InTech Open Enjoy! :ban:
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    Technical paper on CFRP Sandwich Construction

    Thought this may be of interest to some; "Development of CFRP (Carbon Fiber Rienforced Plastic) Monolithic Sandwich Construction" https://www.mhi.co.jp/technology/review/pdf/e514/e514016.pdf Abstract: To realize a light-weight, low-cost airframe for future aircraft, fewer components and...
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    UAV Turboprop for Electric Aircraft??

    Hi there, I'm new here and thought I would post something I have just found that may be relevant for electric Aircraft. PROPULSION SYSTEM | UMS AERO GROUP Yes I know, it looks like a RC tuboprop on steroids. However, if the weight is low enough, it could be worth the penalty for it's high sfc...
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