In article ,
Andreas Maurer wrote:

On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 14:54:52 GMT, "Bill Daniels"
wrote:

Start with the need for 600 Kg cockpit payload.

600?
Aren't 400 more appropriate?

Bob suggested 300. But I think 400 is a good number unless you want to
fly it with an empty seat a lot of the time.



Cool idea. I like your 300+ number.
What are you going to use to tow this monster? A P-51 or an F4U?

One of these NZ jump-planes would work well:

http://www.utilityaircraft.com/

It can take a load of skydivers weighing 4400 lbs (up to 17 jumpers) to
12,000 ft in 12 mins. Stall is around 60 knots, best climb angle at 85
knots. So it's reasonably compatable with glider tow speeds and
certainly has the power.

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