Looking for some designs that I could use an A-65 on. A few of my criteria include:
Plans built only
No composites (fairings etc. are ok, but not as the main structure)
Folding wing is a plus
Small size is a plus
A couple of designs I'm looking at include the Davis DA-5 and the Chilton. I have plans for both.
The DA-5 is a great performer on 65 hp, it's small so I can tuck it in the corner of a hangar somewhere, however the 2024 angle for the spar caps have thus far been difficult to find. Aircraft Spruce and Wicks certainly don't sell them.
I'm a big fan of the Chilton. It looks great and has good performance. I like the wood construction also. Negatives are that it's a bit larger than the DA-5 and might be harder to find a hangar to share with someone. Also, the opposed engine will be a little more difficult to make look good in the cowl vs the original inline engine.
Anyone care to recommend some designs I'm missing?
Plans built only
No composites (fairings etc. are ok, but not as the main structure)
Folding wing is a plus
Small size is a plus
A couple of designs I'm looking at include the Davis DA-5 and the Chilton. I have plans for both.
The DA-5 is a great performer on 65 hp, it's small so I can tuck it in the corner of a hangar somewhere, however the 2024 angle for the spar caps have thus far been difficult to find. Aircraft Spruce and Wicks certainly don't sell them.
I'm a big fan of the Chilton. It looks great and has good performance. I like the wood construction also. Negatives are that it's a bit larger than the DA-5 and might be harder to find a hangar to share with someone. Also, the opposed engine will be a little more difficult to make look good in the cowl vs the original inline engine.
Anyone care to recommend some designs I'm missing?