StarJar
Well-Known Member
Hi,
I'm planning on building a roadable airplane in the future.
I want to use some ideas from Rutan's Bipod, and make a homebuilt one. The difference in mine is that it will have three wheels and be registered as a motorcycle. I'm going to use one big motor instead of 4 small ones. I'm going to use one engine and generater instead of two.
Batteries will be backup and takeoff boost, just like Rutan's. I'm going to use hub motors on all three wheels.
I'm not only looking for GOOD advice in this forum, but also for someone who has the ability to partner with me to complete the final design. I think it would be a great opportunity for the right person. I don't have the money to build it right now, but I will soon.
Let me say that I think Rutan's design is very ingenious, and do-able. I give him full credit for steering me in this direction. I just want to bypass the automobile regulations, and the multi-engine..err..motor requirements.
So lets have some fun and find ways to get this in the air...safely. I'm ready for any questions.
It's better to hash it out with you guys, than average sections of the population.
(translated) "Don't wear a red shirt to a bull run." -Paco
I'm planning on building a roadable airplane in the future.
I want to use some ideas from Rutan's Bipod, and make a homebuilt one. The difference in mine is that it will have three wheels and be registered as a motorcycle. I'm going to use one big motor instead of 4 small ones. I'm going to use one engine and generater instead of two.
Batteries will be backup and takeoff boost, just like Rutan's. I'm going to use hub motors on all three wheels.
I'm not only looking for GOOD advice in this forum, but also for someone who has the ability to partner with me to complete the final design. I think it would be a great opportunity for the right person. I don't have the money to build it right now, but I will soon.
Let me say that I think Rutan's design is very ingenious, and do-able. I give him full credit for steering me in this direction. I just want to bypass the automobile regulations, and the multi-engine..err..motor requirements.
So lets have some fun and find ways to get this in the air...safely. I'm ready for any questions.
It's better to hash it out with you guys, than average sections of the population.
(translated) "Don't wear a red shirt to a bull run." -Paco
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