JOHN L. WOLFE wrote:
Will the aluminum paint applied of a fabric plane preclude use of an
interior VHF antenna? Just a simple yes or no would be appreciated. JLW



I'm not at the point of installing antennae yet, but hope to be in the
not to distant future. My question is how well would a large (50gal)
aluminum fuel tank serve as a ground plane.

The DykeDelta's fuel tank is about 45" wide and sits across the
longerons just behind the back seat. Using the front of the tank, which
forms a 'wall' behind the passengers head's, as the ground plane would
tend to concentrate the radiation pattern forward (yes/no?) My
reservation is do I really want a com antennae tip right behind my head.

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