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A-65 Powered Homebuilts

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Oct 12, 2009
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Location
San Diego, CA
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?
 
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