Affordable Flying
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Affordable Flying

A place to discuss affordable aircraft from ultralights to general aviation
 
HomeHome  GalleryGallery  Latest imagesLatest images  SearchSearch  RegisterRegister  Log in  

 

 Hello from Washington, the state....

Go down 
AuthorMessage
PaulS




Posts : 2
Join date : 2011-09-26

Hello from Washington, the state.... Empty
PostSubject: Hello from Washington, the state....   Hello from Washington, the state.... Icon_minitimeMon Sep 26, 2011 4:42 pm

The only aviation experience I have is in building flying models but I am in the initial planning stages of making an affordable (cheap), easy to build, and stable ultralight for those without the skills normally required to home build a plane.
My criteria are:
1. 103 complient
2. low stall (14 - 16 mph with flaps)
3. enclosed canopy (for comfort)
4. tricycle gear (for ground stability)
5. boringly stable - for new pilots (me)
6. open to anyone - no cost or very low cost plans
7. easy to modify to fit the builder's needs
8. one piece wing - 30 foot span and 6 foot chord
9. flying horizontal tail (needed to compensate for pilot weight (CG shift) and low landing speed)
10. steel bolt together airframe with a high wing (no welding skills needed)

Mine will be a pusher but the plans will include mods for tractor (weight and balance advice included)
flaps, ailerons, full three axis controls and decent visibility are a must. I am soliciting help from others on this project but only from those who are willing to "give away" the plans for no more than the cost to produce them.
My hope is to get more folks flying in a safe aircraft to further the growth of the ulralight family.
Engine required is in the 12 - 20 hp range depending on the level of climb and speed (within legal limits) the builder desires.

So, here I am - the dreamer, Paul
glad to meet you all.
Back to top Go down
 
Hello from Washington, the state....
Back to top 
Page 1 of 1

Permissions in this forum:You cannot reply to topics in this forum
Affordable Flying :: New Members Area-
Jump to: