Speed mods for homebuilts

"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.