Structural Design vs. Copying

I was wondering lately how much are planes structurally designed or
how much do they follow standard construction techniques (copying)
developed for light aircraft?

Brock

durabol wrote:
I was wondering lately how much are planes structurally designed or
how much do they follow standard construction techniques (copying)
developed for light aircraft?

Brock

Any engineer worth his salt will copy any feature that contributes to
his goals. Any aircraft that is to be approved by the FAA for a CofA
will be supported by structural analyses.

So the answer is yes to both questions, I guess.

Brian W

Veeduber schreef:

For sale, cheap, also, RS-80; needs I/
O card.

-R.S.Hoover

Shouldn't that have read TRS-80? Whether or no, glad to see you around,
Bob! Been too awful long.
KA

"Dan" wrote

I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
stuff.....
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THAT answer is sooo easy. I use the line all of the time....

Because I MIGHT need it, some day. g
--
Jim in NC

P.S. Good to see you back in the funny papers, Veeduber.

"Dan" wrote

I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
stuff.....

The power might go out.

Belt *and* suspenders.

Steve Hix wrote:
"Dan" wrote

I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
stuff.....

The power might go out.

Belt *and* suspenders.

For CAD I use a 486 computer for which no battery is available
anymore. A year ago I had to do without until I could rig a new battery.
I needed to do some simple drawings and the old kit was dusted off.

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired