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    Ultralight major airframe component weights?

    I'd like to include some Ultralight "vehicle" component weight data information in the airplane book that I'm starting to work on, but my stash of weight info is lacking any for them. Does anyone have any actual major component weight data for a Quicksilver MX, or another ultralight that they'd...
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    Homebuilt, Ultralight, LSA and GA information requested for airplane design book in work

    From 2002 through 2008, I wrote 31 articles for the EAA's Sport Aviation magazine on various aspects of airplane design. I always wanted to use those articles as a starting point for a book on light airplane design. Now that I'm retired from Cessna, I have more time and the freedom to devote...
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    Aluminum tube spar and tube rib construction details

    I was wondering if anyone has some good photos showing the construction details of how the aluminum tube ribs are attached to the tube spars as used on the Airdrome Airplane wings, Graham Lee Nieuport, Hornet, Honcho ultralight or similar design. I've found some pictures online, but they aren't...
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    Official FAA policy for a Gyroplane, Helicopter or Rotary Wing Ultralight Vehicle?

    The FAA's Part 103 wording, and their AC 103-7, appears to be intended for a fixed wing Ultralight Vehicle only. Assuming that it meets the weight limitations, I could see how someone could argue that a gyroplane can meet the 24 knot max power off stall speed, as well as a helicopter that is...
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    My other "airplane"

    When your wife gets excited about an unnecessary purchase, you do not ask twice! That was the situation that I found myself in last June when I brought up the idea about purchasing a Ford Model T. Within a few weeks a 1921 touring car ended up in our garage. Why bring this up on a site about...
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    Saturday Flying

    Today was an exceptionally beautiful spring day here in the Wichita area, which allowed me to experience a broad range of flying. Early afternoon found me flying my Skyscooter to nearby Newton airport to fill up on mogas. $3.60 a gallon full service. It certainly beats $6 a gallon 100LL when...
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