Scheny
Well-Known Member
Hi fellow homebuilders!
This is the thread where I am answering all questions about the "Beast One" Microjet that I am building.
The "Beast One" is meant as a successor to the infamous BD-5 and as a better alternative to the JSX-2. In years of research I have analyzed all shortcomings and whether there is a possibility to overcome them by modern technology.
Specs:
*calculated values, **Vno 250kt (VFR limit)
This is the first time I am designing an aircraft, but I got supported by a famous german aerodynamicist who invented airfoils with benefits at lower Reynolds numbers, an Austrian aerodynamicist and test pilot, who continuously reviews my design changes and calculations and a formula race car engineer, who has helped me with carbon layup schedules required for the fuselage.
The mission goal is to have an aircraft which allows affordable jet flying at the cost of a four-seater, do some crazy aerobatics whenever you want to but enable you to go 50% further than any competition if you want to go for the exclusive 500$ hamburger. Is 50% a vapourware number? No! It's ambitious, but I calculated all parts down to what screws are used and it has way better aerodynamics (+30% wing L/D at low speeds), 15% lower weight at the same payload, etc...
In addition, it incorporates a few state of the art gimmicks, such as BRS, safety cell, energy absorbing nose, bullet proof center tank, docile stall characteristics, solid state electronics (less switches), etc., etc...
So, feel free to ask any questions, while I am posting the progress here!
This is the thread where I am answering all questions about the "Beast One" Microjet that I am building.
The "Beast One" is meant as a successor to the infamous BD-5 and as a better alternative to the JSX-2. In years of research I have analyzed all shortcomings and whether there is a possibility to overcome them by modern technology.
Specs:
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This is the first time I am designing an aircraft, but I got supported by a famous german aerodynamicist who invented airfoils with benefits at lower Reynolds numbers, an Austrian aerodynamicist and test pilot, who continuously reviews my design changes and calculations and a formula race car engineer, who has helped me with carbon layup schedules required for the fuselage.
The mission goal is to have an aircraft which allows affordable jet flying at the cost of a four-seater, do some crazy aerobatics whenever you want to but enable you to go 50% further than any competition if you want to go for the exclusive 500$ hamburger. Is 50% a vapourware number? No! It's ambitious, but I calculated all parts down to what screws are used and it has way better aerodynamics (+30% wing L/D at low speeds), 15% lower weight at the same payload, etc...
In addition, it incorporates a few state of the art gimmicks, such as BRS, safety cell, energy absorbing nose, bullet proof center tank, docile stall characteristics, solid state electronics (less switches), etc., etc...
So, feel free to ask any questions, while I am posting the progress here!