DragonFly-ers, I will post Dragonfly articles in the QBA newsletter as well. Videos, Photos, Construction, SAFETY, and flying articles are especially welcome. ...
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velocityoner@...
velocityoner
Feb 1, 2012 3:52 pm
I know that it is a little too close to Sun N Fun. Though the first try was Feb and it was 20 degrees outside. The second was June and it was 98 degrees...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 1, 2012 4:30 pm
Hi, Via one of my NASA newsletters, I got an invitation to a Webinar by Ansys of their product used for composite structure analysis. I have no idea if it is...
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oneskydog@...
one1skydog
Feb 2, 2012 1:40 am
Bob, It appears that the Dragonfly is not the mainstream plane people are building and flying these days. They are neat and capable airplanes but they look and...
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Terry Adams
tony54298
Feb 2, 2012 3:49 am
Well said Charlie, glad you took the time to clarify those points. Terry Adams N41521 KSCK ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 2, 2012 11:31 am
A quick update but my rough metrics indicate the fuselage area that blankets the canard and wing was used in past wing-area calculations. ... . . . ... o 8.81...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 2, 2012 12:49 pm
Sorry, I should have proof read my previous posting a little closer. ... . . . ... Bob Walter's design philosophy as documented in the first DFN as well as his...
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John Loram
jshloram
Feb 2, 2012 9:18 pm
I have a 1" (actually 1.1") slot on my radio stack that I want to fill with some homebrew electronics and need a tray and whatever was in the tray. A depth...
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texasquadj
Feb 2, 2012 9:25 pm
Bob, IMHO the reason the Dragonfly kept getting heavier and heavier is because people kept adding more non-essential stuff. Of course if someone has wet...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 3, 2012 6:55 pm
Just a quick update. It turns out they recorded a Webex session on Jan. 31 and it is available from their web site for download. I just finished reviewing it...
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Frank Crowther
frankcrowthe...
Feb 3, 2012 8:04 pm
Good going Bob. The dragonfly was designed 35 years ago; It seems there should be some progress in that time. I find some of the things going on fasenateing....
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texasquadj
Feb 3, 2012 11:02 pm
An engine change from a VW to an A-65 would be a major alteration, but since you have a current AW certificate all you have to do is notify the FAA and enter a...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 5, 2012 9:08 pm
Hi, The usual and right approach to prop diameter deals with prop tip-speed. So I understand why the high rpm, 1835 cc engine had a 52x40 prop. But my question...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 5, 2012 9:13 pm
Opps, sorry, I found the FAR lists 9" for conventional and 7" for tricycle. There may be more flexibility with experimental but I was just curious. Thanks, Bob...
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Richard
mylittlemgb
Feb 5, 2012 9:38 pm
The Rotax 914 on the Dragonfly uses a 74" prop this is per the Prince Props web sight. Richard...
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R. Wise
footnguy
Feb 5, 2012 11:07 pm
74" Sure wouldn't work on mine. With the tail up a 52" doesn't have much clearance. _____ From: Dragonflylist@yahoogroups.com...
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texasquadj
Feb 6, 2012 3:43 am
This FAR requirement is not applicable for amateur built experimental airplanes. With a standard Dragonfly landing gear set-up you will almost certainly not...
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oneskydog@...
one1skydog
Feb 6, 2012 3:54 am
Richard, All Dragonflies are not Viking 52" for a prop is standard. This is probably a tube and rag machine like this. ...
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oneskydog@...
one1skydog
Feb 6, 2012 4:16 am
To all you Dragonfly listers out there. I ran out of things to do today on the preflight check list. It seemed like there was only one item left so I went...
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Patrick Panzera
pat_panzera
Feb 6, 2012 4:20 am
Very nice Charlie!!! I'm stoked for you!!! Pat ... -- Thanks! Patrick Panzera Editor@... www.ContactMagazine.com Editor, EAA's Experimenter...
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frequent flyer
jdhcv4
Feb 6, 2012 4:29 am
Way to go Charlie! Fly those hours off and come on down to 19AZ. Jack & Diane ... From: oneskydog@... <oneskydog@...> Subject: [Dragonflylist] First...
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BigD
n5up
Feb 6, 2012 4:31 am
That''s probably the Dragonfly ultralight. Dave ... From: Dragonflylist@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Dragonflylist@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of oneskydog@... ...
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BigD
n5up
Feb 6, 2012 4:33 am
Yayyyyy!!!!!! Dave ... From: Dragonflylist@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Dragonflylist@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of oneskydog@... Sent: Sunday, February 05,...
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Richard
mylittlemgb
Feb 6, 2012 5:07 am
My apologies to the grouphouse on the prop size you are correct about it being an ultralight. I guess I wasn't thinking when I read it on the web sight. I have...
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Richard
mylittlemgb
Feb 6, 2012 5:12 am
Congratulations on a successful first flight hope there are many more ahead. Richard...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 6, 2012 7:09 am
Thanks Jeff, ... I have the back issues of "Contact" and issue 14, pp 17 has a status report by Justin Mace of his Subaru power Dragonfly: " . . . I am now...
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Bob
bwilson4web
Feb 6, 2012 7:55 am
Excellent news! ... I'm looking forward to the flight test metrics. Bob Wilson...
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Mike Lutman
mikeinvestor...
Feb 6, 2012 12:45 pm
Congratulations Charlie!  I've been working on my D-fly as well and recently picked up the engine for it; it's a corvair motor that still needs to be...
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Randy
randylewis99
Feb 6, 2012 4:20 pm
Congrats Charlie! Good th hear the corvair got you off the ground safely. I'll be following your progress with flight testing and hope I'm not too far behind...
