GlassVampire
Well-Known Member
Hi all! So I've got the extra funds and the blessing of my significant other to start work on an ultralight.
I'd like to build an ultralight motorglider, think mini 1-seat DA20-isque thing.
Here are some thoughts:
-Plansbuilt
-don't care if its wood, fabric, composite, metal, etc.
-modify a motorglider w/ tricycle gear??
-Engine: Briggs and Stratton Vanguard V-Twin, 4 stroke of 23 HP-85 lbs.
-Useful load of 230 Lbs.(180 Lb. pilot-I'm only 150 though..., plus 30 Lb/5gal fuel and 20 lbs for an overnight bag, lunch, etc.)
-fixed wing(no para glider/flex-wing)
-3-axis (no rudder only steering!)
-foldable ore removable wings
-Empty weight...eh..."around" 254...
So thats what I'd LIKE, give or take. And the engine of course is just a preference size/HP wise.
Anyone know of any similar designs? I've been looking at the T-100D Mariah, but the only one flying is the prototype. Something like that, or this would be nice. Or MH-1 .
I'd like to build an ultralight motorglider, think mini 1-seat DA20-isque thing.
Here are some thoughts:
-Plansbuilt
-don't care if its wood, fabric, composite, metal, etc.
-modify a motorglider w/ tricycle gear??
-Engine: Briggs and Stratton Vanguard V-Twin, 4 stroke of 23 HP-85 lbs.
-Useful load of 230 Lbs.(180 Lb. pilot-I'm only 150 though..., plus 30 Lb/5gal fuel and 20 lbs for an overnight bag, lunch, etc.)
-fixed wing(no para glider/flex-wing)
-3-axis (no rudder only steering!)
-foldable ore removable wings
-Empty weight...eh..."around" 254...
So thats what I'd LIKE, give or take. And the engine of course is just a preference size/HP wise.
Anyone know of any similar designs? I've been looking at the T-100D Mariah, but the only one flying is the prototype. Something like that, or this would be nice. Or MH-1 .
