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 Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:45 am Post subject: baggage locker and what I'd do differently on a 601-HD |
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Good morning Carlos and everyone!
This looks like a really good design. This said, when
I saw it, I couls see how it would be nice on an
airliner... This said, I would like to bring a point
here.
We may design our plane like a airliner; it will be as
good as an airliner, it will never look like an
airliner, but it may weight like an airliner. At the
beginning of one of Bingelis's book is the most
important chapter and text. I did not read it enough,
because it contained no information about fabricating
parts or assemblies. That text was trying to
sensibilize us on not adding stuff to increase weight.
In the end, I made a good plane... but it weights 800
lbs empty, with no paint yet. If I'd do it again,
there are a few things I would left aside or that I
would consider doing otherwise.
I wrote a few things on what I'd do differently next
time at the bottom of this page:
http://mthobby.pcperfect.com/ch601/chconstpages.htm
I think I could make the list more complete (like
lighter and better landing lights.
This said, the things I really do not regret is
reinforcing the baggage compartment forward edge,
reinforcing the baggage compartment top skin,
reinforcing the fuselage fairings, thicker rear
fuselage top skin (0.020"). I would also go for
0.020" wing top skins if I'd do it again. At one
time, I thought I'd like dual sticks... then, I made
my stick so it could be transformed into a single
handle stick. I ended up liking that Y stick and I'm
glad it is there.
One funny thing... I said on my web site that if I'd
do it again, I'd go for the recommended engine...
well, I'm going to install a new engine soon and I
will be going experimental again! I'm presently
working on the engine mount for my new Franklin
A4-235-B31 that will provide me with more HP for
similar weight. And more durable/reliable HPs?
Michel
--- Carlos Sa <carlossa52(at)gmail.com> wrote:
| Quote: | Hello, all
Has anybody considered a locking mechanism (for the
wing lockers) similar to
the one in the attached drafts?
Comments, thoughts? Pictures??
Idle minds want to know... 
Happy building
Carlos
CH601-HD, Plans
Montreal, Canada
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Michel Therrien CH601-HD, C-GZGQ
http://mthobby.pcperfect.com/ch601
http://www.zenithair.com/bldrlist/profiles/mthobby
http://pages.infinit.net/mthobby
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