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    dynamic soaring at Stratosphere?

    Dynamic soaring (DS) gains energy from wind shears, not uplift thermal. Radio controlled model glider made of Carbon has reached 400mph by DS method. Albatross can fly DS at open ocean for 3000 miles barely moving their wings. So how about lifting a very solid glider up to Stratosphere and try...
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    Rocket RV suitable for high altitude mountain flight?

    Are F1 Rocket/Harmon Rocket/Super RV7 or the like good option for hight altitude flight including takeoff and landing at 5000 meters (16000 feet) and mountain area? Why am I considering them for this mission profile? 1. High power loading (much better than LSA-type with Rotax 914) for short...
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    Rutan's Bommerang-like high altitude twin STOL concept?

    Hi everyone, What's your thoughts on the conceptual design of a high altitude twin STOL airplane using the twin safety method of Rutan's bommerang? This airplane would be specifically used in Tibetan-like area for observation, search and rescue, supply and medivac. Like the old saying about...
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    airplane choice for takeoff and landing at 10000 ft.Tibetan area

    Hi, I am a private pilot flying in China. My friends and I are seeking a proper airplane suitable for flying at Tibet area. Prerequisites are: two seat, able to use autogas, folding or easily removable wings for transportation. The airplane must be able to take off and land within reasonable...
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    Look for airplane design: Take off@12000 feet

    Why? Very simple: I want to fly in the Tibetan area and bring up kids in that area to let them see their hometown from an aspect where they've never seen before. To realize this dream I need an airplane with the following attributes: 1. be able to take off with two on board and some fuel at...
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    Inquiry: designs suitable for takeoff at 13000ft

    yes, that's right, I am looking around for design ideas for a two seater airplane which must be capable of taking off at 13000ft MSL or above at decent climb rate. Why? Because I am daydreaming of flying in Tibetan area for fun. The most important requirement for this airplane is high altitude...
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    are spezio tuholer aerobatic capable with two people up?

    I can't find the answer on the Internet. Thank you.
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    Skyranger load factor?

    You might remember my other thread regarding a two-seater aerobatic designe pursuit with two-people-on-board aerobatic takeoff weight and folding/removable wings. That thread seems to lead to a dead end. Well, I think I have an interesting finding: The famous Skyranger from France has a +4-2G...
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    HELP: two-seater aerobatic with removable wings?

    Hi all, I am looking for a two-seater design (perferably side by side) with sport aerobatic capability with two on board plus some fuel and it must have folding or easily movable wings. All building materials are OK. They say there are over 300 homebuilt airplane designs, but I just can't find...
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