On Jan 24, 9:46*pm, sisu1a wrote:
I also think that a pretty nifty 12m all-carbon racer could be built
and flown for something like $12K to $18K given some desperation and
resourcefulness. It would have a best glide of only about 32:1 or
33:1, but its light weight and short span would open up about as much
territory to outlanding as its modest span subtracts. It would be
rugged and mechanically simple, with no airbrakes but with terminal
flaps interconnected with the ailerons. It's 18-foot panels would fit
into (and out of) a standard garage, and its 22-foot trailer (25 feet
with tongue) would fit in most driveways.

Thanks, Bob K.

Will this be the HP 25?

-Paul

Hmm, with very light fuselage & short wings, who needs a trailer? It
might be practical to put the entire rig on top of a typical van -
sorta like 3 very long rowing sculls. Would have to be a real
attention-getter on the road ;-).

Frank (TA)