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I would try to make everything non airframe as much as possible. IOW, don't
rivet in the stove and wire it to the system. Strap it in "temporarily" and plug it in to the electrical. "Darrel Toepfer" wrote in message ... William M wrote: For it to be worthwhile I want to replace some restaurant meals plus all hotel and auto rental costs while on the road. That means a full kitchen and washroom facilities, tables and adjustable seating, TV and comfortable sleeping facilities for two. - how not to die of carbon monoxide poisoning, explosions or fire Cook outside, however if you solve the power problem, cook with electricity... Otherwise use propane: http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...70&storeNum=15 - how to keep the pipes from freezing when we are not around RV antifreeze, Wal*Mart sells it. Otherwise drain everything... - how to empty the black water Use a portapottie, unsnap the seat and take the tank to the local FBO toilet. http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/w...roductId=46539 - how to go as light in weight as possible See the above... Use thin aluminum structures... G - how to get a quiet electrical generator that runs on avgas I think most would be able to, quiet is the tuff part. Lots of batteries might be the easiest (house, seperate from the mains), with large output alternators on your engines to restore them. Or perhaps a GPU (gas driven DC generator) for topping off the batteries before takeoff. An inverter can power any 120vac devices for periods of time in the air or on the ground... Then after all is said and done. How do I get all this approved? I mean by the authorities ~ my wife is another story. Airframe mods could be a booger, unless you'd move the plane into experimental and then insurance could be a real issue. How does one insure a warbird (exmilitary plane)? From the interior photos I saw, you could perhaps mod a portion of that desk along the right side for kitchen duties. Otherwise you'll be removing alot of stuff that might allow adding more stuff... G |
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- Black water removal may not be available. Think about a flying boat. Taxi up to the boat dump stations and you are all set. |
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Carl J. Hixon wrote:
- Black water removal may not be available. Think about a flying boat. Taxi up to the boat dump stations and you are all set. But his plane doesn't float, well maybe it would for alittle while... |
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Actually I contacted a fellow who advertised a seaplane conversion on
Ebay for high wing twin engine aircraft. He then mailed me some information. It was basically adding a hull to the bottom of the fuselage and attaching a couple of sponsons on the wings. I have pictures and a set plans of a Cessna 150 conversion so it's possible… just not probable or practical I think. Now to find a pair of 12,000 amphib floats kicking around for less than the price of a house. That would be neat. Bill |
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William M wrote:
Actually I contacted a fellow who advertised a seaplane conversion on Ebay for high wing twin engine aircraft. He then mailed me some information. It was basically adding a hull to the bottom of the fuselage and attaching a couple of sponsons on the wings. I have pictures and a set plans of a Cessna 150 conversion so it's possible… just not probable or practical I think. Not a biggie, though they up the HP to 150, ie. 50% more than it had before, but no gross weight increase like floats sometimes allow. The added engine weight offsets the loss of the nosewheel and I believe they move the battery to the aft end of the plane... Now to find a pair of 12,000 amphib floats kicking around for less than the price of a house. That would be neat. Well there are/have been DC3's on floats, that would give you a couple thousand pounds safety factor... G |
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But his plane doesn't float, well maybe it would for alittle while...
Technicalities, technicalities, technicalities. I suppose you preflight your plane before taking off too. ;-) Okay I missed that detail. Having reviewed it, that is a very nice aircraft! |
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