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    Was the Sonerai ever "grounded" by the FAA?

    Hi guys, For those guys who have been involved with the Sonerai community for a long time, do you know if the Sonerai was ever "grounded" by the FAA? Specifically, I am refering to the early wing failure issues which result in the wing mod. I recall that the RV-3 was grounded by the FAA for a...
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    books with info covering twin boom/pusher aircraft

    Hi guys, I am looking to find info on books that cover the issues when designing with a twin-boom tail. I know that there are probably no books devoted to twin boom designs, but I would like to know of any of the current texts that have sections detailing twin-boom structures in relation to...
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    Defiant, twin engine, but fixed props. How?

    Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has insight on how the defiant can maintain a good single engine climb (better than most factory twins) when it is using fix pitch, non-feathering propellers. It seems to be the only twin I know (other than the aircam) that can do that. I have three possible...
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    Learning Design Through Building From Plans/Kit

    Hi guys, Like many folks here, I am currently working on a homebuilt aircraft. In my case, a sonex. Also like many here, I am interested in learning more about design and one day designing my own aircraft. Which leads me to a question. How can I maximize the learning experience during my...
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    tubular wing tank through rib lightening hole

    Hi guys, I've been thinking about ways to add fuel to my Sonex . Initially, my plan has been to add a small aux tank in the baggage compartment. I will more than likely still do this, however, CG issues prevent me from having as much fuel their as I would like. Recently I have been...
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    scaling down a composite aircraft. Any Gotchas?

    Hi Guys, I posted something similar to this on one of the canard forums but I thought I would post here as well, to get some of your opinions. One of my favorite designs is the rutan defiant (Additional info here and a few more pics here). It is essentially an inline twin engine canard (some...
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    2 little engines = 1 big engine?

    Hi guys, I would like to know if there is a way to guestimate any speed penalty when replacing 1 large engine/prop with two smaller engines/props whose total hp output and weight = the single, larger engine. For example, there are a few Cozy MKIV with O-540s (235-260hp) flying. I am...
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    Aerobatic Gross?

    Hi guys, I'm sure you all are probably tired of the sonerai and aerobatics questions, but indulge me for a momment. ;D I read the specs and on posts here that say that the sonerai has a 750 gross weight for aerobatics. However, Someone else posted that the gross can be as high as 925 for...
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    Sonex Builder's Workshop Review

    I posted this on another forum a few days ago, but considering that this forum is dedicated to homebuilding and seems reasonably active I thought you guys might like the info as well. I am also adding pictures that I haven't posted before: I went to the Sonex builder's workshop in Oshkosh this...
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    widening the cabin on a IILS?

    Hi guys! As you guys can tell, I am new here. The Sonerai is a beautiful airplane and I am considering taking it on as a project. I read on the GPAS site that the cabin width was 23.25 inches. I was wondering if it is possible to build the plane with a few extra inches in width (say 2-4) in...
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