Hi guys. While dabbling with designs and projects for uni I'm a long way off starting to build any of them, this will come with time and experience, but in the meantime I want to get building!
I've found a workshop locally that would be ideal, and think I'll sign the lease within the next few weeks at the most...a good price and I've been looking for a while, but I don't know what to build!
Here's what I'm looking for:
2 seats side-by-side
Stall speed under 39kts at max gross of 450kg
Ideally Rutan method of glass over foam as I've done composites work in the past. Never aircraft grade, but I have the basic skills.
My metalworking skills are ok, but I don't have the correct tools and equipment of my own and don't think I could get regular 'extra curricular' access to the hanger to use the university's equipment.
Wood and fabric: not something I want to get into.
Should add I'm learning in a Eurostar EV-97 with a Rotax 912. Its low wing, and I love the canopy/visibility.
Would prefer tri-gear as I've never flown a taildragger and heard too many stories.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
I've found a workshop locally that would be ideal, and think I'll sign the lease within the next few weeks at the most...a good price and I've been looking for a while, but I don't know what to build!
Here's what I'm looking for:
2 seats side-by-side
Stall speed under 39kts at max gross of 450kg
Ideally Rutan method of glass over foam as I've done composites work in the past. Never aircraft grade, but I have the basic skills.
My metalworking skills are ok, but I don't have the correct tools and equipment of my own and don't think I could get regular 'extra curricular' access to the hanger to use the university's equipment.
Wood and fabric: not something I want to get into.
Should add I'm learning in a Eurostar EV-97 with a Rotax 912. Its low wing, and I love the canopy/visibility.
Would prefer tri-gear as I've never flown a taildragger and heard too many stories.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
