just layin low, not much to contribute ... From: James <res075oh@...> To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 9:23 pm Subject:...
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jamesofalltrades2
jamesofalltr...
Mar 1, 2009 8:59 pm
This was posted on the Moni Motorglider yahoo group: http://www.pipcom.com/~cowcam/AOAr.htm Neat and simple looking little setup....
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Philip Johnson
wayzata14
Mar 2, 2009 1:53 am
Tim, Good to hear from you. I am starting the tail of my first Goat 4 myself. Today I cut the rudder torque post and sleeves, and started on the foam pieces...
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Philip Johnson
wayzata14
Mar 2, 2009 1:53 am
Thanks for the great explanations Scott. I'm goint to give this a try. ________________________________ From: "rexnstudio@..." <rexnstudio@...> To:...
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Stephen Yahn
yahn101a
Mar 2, 2009 1:53 am
I just discovered something interesting. There is an old design of wood and fabric construction called a "Hutter 17". It's empty weight weight is 143 pounds....
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Mar 2, 2009 4:36 am
That is kind of cool. I bet it wouldn't be hard to do an aerodynamic clean up without jeopardizing the integrity of the design. I assume you've also looked at...
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Kenneth Caldwell
kencldwll
Mar 2, 2009 6:46 am
... According to "The Worlds Sailplanes" published by OSTIV in 1958 the Hutter 17 was designed in 1934 and updated as the H17b in 1953. The wing is strut...
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Flyer Jirka
simflyingkid
Mar 2, 2009 8:37 am
Hi Friends, I mean that way of build vintage performance glider is finding compromise of: Bowlus Baby Albatros:...
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ken ragan
invkragan
Mar 2, 2009 12:12 pm
i read somewhere that around 1939 a german built a flying wing glider that got about 32:1 glide ratio it was a glider that you layed down in and then someone...
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Stephen Yahn
yahn101a
Mar 2, 2009 12:18 pm
I am focussed only on the 1934 version, which is smaller and lighter in weight. I believe the later versions are too big and "off topic" ha ha. I'm interested...
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Flyer Jirka
simflyingkid
Mar 2, 2009 12:38 pm
Ken, it is nonrealistic to build it. it was Horten flying wing IV or VI and its so complicated to build at home. Regards, Jiri Od: ken ragan Přijato: 2.3.2009...
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Stephen Yahn
yahn101a
Mar 2, 2009 12:56 pm
ULf 1 ? No, I've never heard of it. But thats nothing. I'll have to go look it up now! Thanks. Steve Yahn ... of wood ... weight ... is 15.3 ... found...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Mar 2, 2009 2:28 pm
Sounds like a Horten III or IV, although they were larger, and heavier than an airchair. More info at Nurflugel.com Go to the Horten section. I think the Ho...
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red
redatxmission
Mar 2, 2009 3:39 pm
Ken, The Horten brothers had more than a dozen tailless designs. You can Google for a lot more information, but here is a good start: ...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Mar 2, 2009 4:53 pm
Ho Xa was extremely light! ... snip ... snip...
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jamesofalltrades2
jamesofalltr...
Mar 2, 2009 4:59 pm
Al Bowers on the Horten series of wings, including the one Moyes was playing around with (Xc?) http://www.twitt.org/Bowers_TWITT_Pres.pdf...
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chris
toyotavan2002
Mar 2, 2009 5:01 pm
There is an ongoing discussion about twist on the Oz Report forum under Lets Twist Again. The Hortons are also covered in the Footlaunchsailplanes yahoogroup. ...
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jamesofalltrades2
jamesofalltr...
Mar 2, 2009 5:34 pm
http://www.delta-club-82.com/bible/352-hang-glider-alita.htm ... under Lets Twist Again. The Hortons are also covered in the Footlaunchsailplanes yahoogroup....
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jamesofalltrades2
jamesofalltr...
Mar 2, 2009 5:59 pm
The Haig American Eaglet is NOT a design you should try to build. If you can find the full text of this (I know I've seen it somewhere), it's a really damning...
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jamesofalltrades2
jamesofalltr...
Mar 2, 2009 6:21 pm
Ever see the Klingberg wing (the non-model)?: http://www.delta-club-82.com/bible/660-hang-glider-klingberg.htm Here are the pictures someone else was referring...
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Lincoln Ross
rnlocnil
Mar 2, 2009 9:26 pm
Another very light glider. Claim is you can get plans. I have no idea if it's a good glider: ...
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ROBERT L SCHAFER
robert_l_sch...
Mar 3, 2009 12:31 am
98 lbs!!! Remarkable ________________________________ From: Lincoln Ross <lincolnr@...> To: Airchairgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, March 2, 2009...
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Steve
srglink
Mar 3, 2009 2:44 am
some links with pictures http://www.sailplanedirectory.com/PlaneDetails.cfm?planeID=124 ...
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Scott Perkins
scottperkinsusa
Mar 3, 2009 1:14 pm
Looks like they borrowed from the latest rigid wing hang gliders for wing technology and made what is claimed a FAR 103 legal motor glider. Very impressive...
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chrisfarb
Mar 3, 2009 7:56 pm
The MYT Engine is a clean burning machine as it can run on diesel, biodiesel, other biofuels and even hydrogen. The size of the MYT Engine for cars and SUVs...
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Bill Jackson
billj3cub
Mar 3, 2009 8:41 pm
I can't believe this scam is still circulating or that the "inventor"; is not in jail from the rip off of investors from his previous engine scam. Want proof?...
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Flyer Jirka
simflyingkid
Mar 4, 2009 7:42 am
Hi Scott, Yep, Aerola is producing long time rigid wings Stalker and Phantom - so thats place from where is rigid wing technology came. I have more photos from...
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Philip Johnson
wayzata14
Mar 4, 2009 2:38 pm
Hi Chris. I'm wondering why you selected the Bug over the Goat? I just started building a Goat 4 up here in Minneapolis, but am still open to other...
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Philip Johnson
wayzata14
Mar 4, 2009 2:39 pm
Jim, Thanks for the info on your Fokker. I looked at all the photos. Good job! An interesting story behind the original plane and your story to boot. I'm...
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rexnstudio@...
stearman81n
Mar 4, 2009 2:45 pm
Aircraft Spruce.. Confirm your order numbers and get the name of the sales rep before you close the deal. ... From: Philip Johnson <wayzata14@...> To:...
