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herbgh(at)nctc.com
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 Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2015 10:25 am Post subject: Firefly add ons... |
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Thought I would send some pics , showing access to the fuel tank...also
one of the storage box just to the rear....naturally..one must be
careful adding too much wt to this compartment...Tie downs, oil and
maybe an empty fuel tank? The storage compartment needs a cover to
keep things contained in rough weather...Herb
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patrickjladd(at)hotmail.c
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 2:47 am Post subject: Firefly add ons... |
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Very neat. We are somewhat restricted (at least in theory) in adding weight
as the controlling factor which decides if it is a microlight or not is the
MAUW. My Xtra was fairly heavy as the guy who built it was more versed in
`normal` aircraft than in microlights. Consequently when he saw what he
considered a `weak` point or a part a bit underdesigned he merrily put in an
extra stiffening piece or a brace. Unfortunately the weight it all added up
and only left a little `wriggle room`. It was never a problem for me but
someone who wanted to load their machine like the Hauk does on his x
countries would find themselves illegal. Of course that doesn`t mean that
everyone always stays inside the limits. Pat.
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herbgh(at)nctc.com
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| Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2015 3:28 am Post subject: Firefly add ons... |
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My MkIIi classic came in at 490 lbs.. Rotax 532 engine and three blade
IVO prop. No frills..
Pleased that the Firefly is just a bit over wt...Planning to do
another Wt and Bal Today...266 seems quite lite , given the full
enclosure ? Herb
On 09/21/2015 05:47 AM, Patrick Ladd wrote:
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Very neat. We are somewhat restricted (at least in theory) in adding
weight as the controlling factor which decides if it is a microlight
or not is the MAUW. My Xtra was fairly heavy as the guy who built it
was more versed in `normal` aircraft than in microlights. Consequently
when he saw what he considered a `weak` point or a part a bit
underdesigned he merrily put in an extra stiffening piece or a brace.
Unfortunately the weight it all added up and only left a little
`wriggle room`. It was never a problem for me but someone who wanted
to load their machine like the Hauk does on his x countries would find
themselves illegal. Of course that doesn`t mean that everyone always
stays inside the limits. Pat.
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patrickjladd(at)hotmail.c
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| Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:40 am Post subject: Firefly add ons... |
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Hi. 2 seat has to come in below 992lbs. Single seat below 661lbs. This
includes fuel and pilot who is assumed to be 200lbs. The plane must stall at
less than 35knots at MAUW. and there is a wing loading limit. This is to
stop someone building a `lead sled` which is beyond the control of a
`normal` pilot. Nevertheless we have models cruising around 100 mph and
topping out at 120. No retractable u/c allowed here although they do on the
Continent. i think to get mine through we worked out a calculation of the
wing loading by including the wing strut area in the wing area. Where theres
a will.. Pat
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