Flying RV/Camper

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
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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

- Black water removal may not be available.
Think about a flying boat. Taxi up to the boat dump stations and you are
all set.

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...

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

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

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!