Have you guys ever noticed the void?

Matt Whiting wrote:

Ron Wanttaja wrote:
On 9 Jan 2006 12:16:29 -0800, "Lou" wrote:


I have to admit he does bring up a good point. I have often wondered
what the difference in strength's and weakness would be if I used
different wood in my plane, or enlarged the components for a larger
pilot.


Which is probably one reasons designers don't provide the equations. Many hate
it when folks make changes.

Most equations for light airplane design are well established and have
been around for decades. What unique equations could a typical designer
provide?

Matt

Bless you pilgrim, for you are wise beyond your years.

The designer may hate it when you change a few things, but as many
people have pointed out, every pilot is different. Some changes are a
need and some are for want. Is this any different then a person
customizing a harley to their liking and calling it a Harley? There are
many reasons to change somethings on a design, espessially in this
catagory.
Lou

On 10 Jan 2006 03:59:39 -0800, "Lou" wrote:

The designer may hate it when you change a few things, but as many
people have pointed out, every pilot is different. Some changes are a
need and some are for want. Is this any different then a person
customizing a harley to their liking and calling it a Harley?

Not at all, it's exactly the same. Now, point out where Harley-Davidson
publishes the design data that one can use to make modifications.

Homebuilding *is* about experimentation, no question. I just feel that if
someone wants to make changes to an existing aircraft, they shouldn't be
offended if the original designer declines to help. If one owns the plans to
the aircraft, you have all the information you need to compute the effects of
your changes, using standard aircraft design books.

Ron Wanttaja