Good plans-built Light Sport Aircraft

Check out the M-19 Squirrel.

go to http://www.flysquirrel.net/

Robert
"Rob Schneider" wrote in message
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"Robert Loer" wrote in message ...
Check out the M-19 Squirrel.

go to http://www.flysquirrel.net/

Robert
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This one looks pretty interesting, but the cabin would be too narrow
(I wasn't kidding about the wide shoulders). I'm not quite sure what
to make of the wood, foam, and fiberglass construction, either. Seems
like overkill to have a wood frame and a fiberglass monocoque all in
the same body.

I'm also a little hesitant to play with fiberglass, as from what I've
read the resin volume is difficult to get right, and it can have
significant strength and/or weight penalties if you get it wrong.

I've played with RC planes over the years (none glass) and done a bit
of wood working, so I'm pretty comfortable with wood. I don't have
the tools for metal, and I can't see buying them just to build the
plane. I guess if I eventually build the Dyke Delta, I'll need some
experience with fiberglass, anyway.

I'll give this one some thought. I wonder how difficult it would be
to widen the cockpit four or five inches...

Thanks.

Rob