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Aero engineer for designing homebuilt aircraft.
Peter Dohm wrote:
"cavelamb" wrote in message news brian whatcott wrote: cmyr wrote: I chose what I believe is the best of both worlds by going with a Jodel design. Efficient and economical on low H.P.,no apparent vices, and most of the designs are former production aircraft with years of goverment oversight to weed out any problems. John G. Good move! I have flown various Jodel flavors and can confirm that they fly well. They are well liked and without vice. Though how that trademark cranked wing does it, I'm not sure... Brian W Low wing load, moderate power loading, and a lot of leading edge. No secrets there. Actually, I envy you that one, Brian. I've never had the pleasure. I've heard they are really sweet. -- Richard Lamb I, too, have always heard that they were well known for extremely docile handling; and my very limited experience with models as a kid suggests that the docile handling is a common trait of that geometry. You could certainly do much worse, and I did once think of building a D9. I might even consider one of their designs again--but the obvious problem is that scratch building in wood is a lot of work and not a lot cheaper that a prepunched metal kit from Vans! Peter For me the concern is the wooden structure. I know that spruce is not a durable wood - it qualifies because it is among the highest strength to weight materials. I continually marvel that an aluminum structure can be left outside year after year and still hold up. I don't think you could expect that performance of wood. Brian W |
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