Speed mods for homebuilts

"Lou" wrote:

Ok, say your building an Emeraude and your not looking to make it a
speed demon, you just want to close up a few gaps. As your building the
wings, you realize the sizable gaps at between the wing and the flaps, &
ailerons. What would anyone recommend to close these up while in the
building process instead of waiting until it's finished.

Google "gap seals" and you'll have all the info you want on that.

Also what other reccommondations would anyone have (besides building a
different plane) for plain old cleaing up the efficiency of the plane?

To second John's recommendation, "Speed With Economy" by Kent Paser would
be an excellent starting point.

-Dan

"Dan Youngquist" wrote in message
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"Lou" wrote:

Ok, say your building an Emeraude and your not looking to make it a speed
demon, you just want to close up a few gaps. As your building the wings,
you realize the sizable gaps at between the wing and the flaps, &
ailerons. What would anyone recommend to close these up while in the
building process instead of waiting until it's finished.

Google "gap seals" and you'll have all the info you want on that.


Sealing the ailerons and flaps is very important in achieving maximum
performance from a sailplane. The appropriate tapes and Mylar can be
purchase from most any sailplane supply business. Tim Mara at "Wings and
Wheels" has always been willing provide advice and recommendations.
(http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page28.htm)

Wayne
HP-14 N990 "6F"
http://www.soaridaho.com/photogallery/Mackay_2006

I like this idea, but I need to figure out how to adapt this during
construction to cut down on the drag induced by putting it on after
it's built and causing the hump.
Lou

"Lou" wrote in message
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I like this idea, but I need to figure out how to adapt this during
construction to cut down on the drag induced by putting it on after
it's built and causing the hump.

Lou..........

Which idea? If you mean the Mooney-shape fuselage, don't build the
turtledeck until after the canopy is built (or bought) and installed. Then
build the turtledeck to fit the canopy. This is a good idea no matter what
canopy is selected. Actually, the RV-6 canopy is the correct width for the
Emeraude fuselage and lends itself perfectly to a "fastback" design.
Falconar in Canada (with whom I will never again do business) even sells
plans for a design like that which have a third seat in the rear for kids or
small adults.

Rich S.

Ok, I'll bite. Why won't you do business with Falconar again?

"Lou" wrote in message
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Ok, I'll bite. Why won't you do business with Falconar again?


My CP-301 plans were sold by Falconar. I inherited them and was the first
builder to use them. I had a question about on which sheet of plans (there
are ~50 sheets) a detail of a pulley was located. I called Falconar to ask.
I was told that if I would send him $10 U.S., he would tell me. I didn't.

With that kind of builder support by a plans vendor, no wonder Van's has
loyal customers and Falconar seems to be lacking.

Rich S.