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    Technological stagnation

    I have a story to help illustrate what I'm getting at. It's a bit lengthy, so I apologize in advance. Back when I was in my mid teens, I was just starting to take an interest in guns, and I thought a semiautomatic pistol chambered for the 20 ga. round would be awesome, but nobody made one, so I...
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    Technological stagnation

    Good! See, everyone is thinking, and that's the whole idea. I agree with most of you on your points, but anyone that says something is as refined as possible is a bit off beat. Just for fun, has anyone had any thoughts on a practical improvement to any area?
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    Technological stagnation

    Don't get me wrong, I see progress, but nothing on the scale of what is seen in other markets. But the fact that you've been an aviation buff all your life makes it difficult to focus with an objective eye. There's nothing to be ashamed of, in fact this is an exciting time for the field, as...
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    Technological stagnation

    Over the past two weeks since I've been looking into aircraft, I can't help but notice that there hasn't been any remarkable advances in the field for nearly four decades. Why? One needs only look to Occam's Razor to see that it's simply that nobody is thinking of anything new. Again, why? That...
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    First build advice.

    That's the whole idea behind this, learning a new area of interest, such as the practical application of the basic engineering knowledge required to build a plane. Odds are good that I'll never finish the project, because once I have a strong grasp of what I need to do and know how to do it, the...
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    First build advice.

    Okay, looks like I can get away with thinner steel than I had originally thought, which is good. My local steel yard doesn't stock thin metals, but I can order it without much hassle. Does anybody know which which is stronger/lighter, thin walled larger diameter tube, or smaller, thicker material?
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    First build advice.

    Thanks Catocala, that is a nice little craft. It looks like that would be a pretty good design for my kid and nephews to start working with.
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    First build advice.

    The speed and distance capabilities of a larger craft are certainly appealing, as I would love to do touring with the plane. Hmm, if it looks like I can't get the plane in under weight and speed, maybe I should just start mocking up a scaled down p38, complete with twin 100's. I guess I have...
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    How old are you?

    27 in years, 45 in body, and 16 in spirit.
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    First build advice.

    Oh, I have a chance at some cheap tubing, specs at 3/4" X .080, is that a suitable material or should I pass?
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    First build advice.

    Thanks for the responses, you guys posted sooner than I expected. I want to do something very similar to the Spacek SD-1, only I don't have any working experience with wood, so I'm much more comfortable with steel. I realize they sell the easy kits, but that's far out of reach in terms of funds...
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    First build advice.

    Howdy. I'm working on my first plane build right now, and have a couple questions. First off, the material is 4130 tube, but what diameter should be used for the fuselage? Wing? For the engine I'm thinking of the 30hp Briggs unit. I saw the 22 horse version on a similar plane, and the guy said...
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