Two place, folding wing, historic homebuilt

Here is a plane with some history.
http://www.mitchellwing.com/meadowlake.htm
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wrote ..
I know, the question has been already asked before, but I am looking
for suggestions on a plans-built, two place, folding wing design which
has some history behind it. I am starting up an experimental aircraft
museum, and am looking for a project to build in the museum as a
demonstration, as well as to fly later.

The folding wing requirement is there because the FBO nazis on our
field won't allow an airworthy aircraft in the museum, without paying
hangar rent, due to their noncompete contract. The aircraft will live
in my garage 1/2 mile away from the airfield when I am not
using/demonstrating it.

Thanks!

Drew

How about an Air Camper with a 3-peice wing? Leave one outboard pannel
attached, them make 2 of the one you intend to remove. Cover and finish
one as normal. Make the other out of cheaper wood and leave it
uncovered. It would make a pretty good display, and would definately be
un-airworthy. Folks can see what the inside of a wood wing looks like,
and when you want to go flying, just swap out the pannels.

Where's the museum gonna be located?

Harry

wright1902glider wrote:

How about an Air Camper with a 3-peice wing? Leave one outboard pannel
attached, them make 2 of the one you intend to remove. Cover and finish
one as normal. Make the other out of cheaper wood and leave it
uncovered. It would make a pretty good display, and would definately be
un-airworthy. Folks can see what the inside of a wood wing looks like,
and when you want to go flying, just swap out the pannels.

Where's the museum gonna be located?

Harry


There is a really clever folding wing hinge set up on the BD-4.
It always seems like the right approach to me.
Adaptable...

The book isn't here, so I can't scan it, bit basically, it has a
telescoping hinge meca that bolts to the main spar and a hard point
on the airframe.

The wing slips straight "in" ot "out" of place on the telescoping part,
then rotates about the scope and folds back on the hinge pin part.

A little welding and aluminum machining to make the parts.