Richmond
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Greetings: Glad to find this group. I was looking for some online data about structural calculations for wings and spars, and found that you apparently have several engineers who can answer the kinds of questions that are technical in nature and that others seem to shy away from. Give me a chance to look through the various threads to see if the questions I will have are already answered. If not, then I will be begin a series of questions in separate postings such as (1) calculation of the bending moment of a wing spar, (2) design of a spar that meets the bending moment from the first question, and (3) calculations relating to strut support of wings. I may also be able to contribute some of my thoughts on the threads I saw that deal with auto conversions. I had thought of using a BMW 1200 RS engine with transmission as my reduction unit and was unaware anyone else had ever thought of it. Actually on that issue, I was wondering about leaving some of the other gears in there and shifting for different parts of a flight. I'd just hate to pick 6th gear by accident and let it rev to 9,000 RPM's.
I am considering designing and building a side by side pusher for LSA. If it turns out I cannot determine the structural aspects of it beyond any doubt, I will probably go with a Sonex.
One problem for me is that I am not yet a pilot. I seem to be in a Catch 22 on that. Very few around here teach light sport and those who do don't have a LS aircraft. So I get told to go for the regular pilot's certificate. But I may not be able to pass the medical and my understanding is if I go for the 3rd class medical and do not qualify, then I'm out completely. So I will never be able to solo in the training because I won't have the medical. It's just crazy. The FAA wanted to attract newcomers, and I'm willing, but the obstacles are blocking it from happening.
I considered building the Sonex or my own design and then taking the lessons, but can you imagine the issues of flying anything newly constructed as a way of taking lessons? Perhaps I need to buy a production aircraft that is LSA qualified such as a Taylorcraft and have someone give me the lessons in it, and then sell it and gradually move into the aircraft I really want.
Well in any event, I'm 68, so I need to get on with it, and I will retire within the next year, and maybe by this summer, so I'll be ready to move if I just knew how.
So, finding ya'll is really great. Thanks for being out there. Richmond
I am considering designing and building a side by side pusher for LSA. If it turns out I cannot determine the structural aspects of it beyond any doubt, I will probably go with a Sonex.
One problem for me is that I am not yet a pilot. I seem to be in a Catch 22 on that. Very few around here teach light sport and those who do don't have a LS aircraft. So I get told to go for the regular pilot's certificate. But I may not be able to pass the medical and my understanding is if I go for the 3rd class medical and do not qualify, then I'm out completely. So I will never be able to solo in the training because I won't have the medical. It's just crazy. The FAA wanted to attract newcomers, and I'm willing, but the obstacles are blocking it from happening.
I considered building the Sonex or my own design and then taking the lessons, but can you imagine the issues of flying anything newly constructed as a way of taking lessons? Perhaps I need to buy a production aircraft that is LSA qualified such as a Taylorcraft and have someone give me the lessons in it, and then sell it and gradually move into the aircraft I really want.
Well in any event, I'm 68, so I need to get on with it, and I will retire within the next year, and maybe by this summer, so I'll be ready to move if I just knew how.
So, finding ya'll is really great. Thanks for being out there. Richmond
