BlueRidge
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Anglin Spacewalker 2 (later called Warner Revolution). Can be scratch built, or pre-welded kit.
Modifying this design slightly would make a good simple airplane for adventure touring.
1. designed as a tandem two seat, fly it from the front seat and convert the rear cockpit and baggage compartment into one large cargo area. c.g. will allow 250lbs of gear.
2. build a taller turtle deck that covers the rear cockpit / cargo area, and add a bubble canopy to the front cockpit.
3. a common modification is wing leading edge tanks that pump fuel to a 15gal(?) fuselage gravity fed tank. add as much fuel as you need. 85-115hp Continental or Lycoming.
4. taking a two person airplane and converting it to one person + gear + extra fuel, allows a lot of flexibility without overloading the airplane.
5. the designer was an accomplished machinist and airplane builder. they just had trouble running a business and keeping up with non-aviation demands. shame really, his planes deserve a
wider following.
6. most Spacewalkers out there are seriously overweight and suffer for it. built simply as designed and kept light, an O-200 would surprise you. it has a thick high lift airfoil, so 100mph is an economical airspeed.

Anglin Aero and Warner are no more, but an unfinished plane or plans could be found.
Modifying this design slightly would make a good simple airplane for adventure touring.
1. designed as a tandem two seat, fly it from the front seat and convert the rear cockpit and baggage compartment into one large cargo area. c.g. will allow 250lbs of gear.
2. build a taller turtle deck that covers the rear cockpit / cargo area, and add a bubble canopy to the front cockpit.
3. a common modification is wing leading edge tanks that pump fuel to a 15gal(?) fuselage gravity fed tank. add as much fuel as you need. 85-115hp Continental or Lycoming.
4. taking a two person airplane and converting it to one person + gear + extra fuel, allows a lot of flexibility without overloading the airplane.
5. the designer was an accomplished machinist and airplane builder. they just had trouble running a business and keeping up with non-aviation demands. shame really, his planes deserve a
wider following.
6. most Spacewalkers out there are seriously overweight and suffer for it. built simply as designed and kept light, an O-200 would surprise you. it has a thick high lift airfoil, so 100mph is an economical airspeed.

Anglin Aero and Warner are no more, but an unfinished plane or plans could be found.
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