Ercoupe from Lilliput

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About the aerobatics: You won't see ME trying in a TP, though I'd be
willing to watch someone else do a barrel roll or loop ...

OK. I'm sure it's probably able, but it;'s better to be sure. There was
a relatively recent accident in a relative of the airplane I'm building
where mild aerobatics led to the deaths of the two occupants. AN
analysis was done of the design and it was found to be wanting in some
areas, though the accident was put down to an inadequate glue joint. My
own airpalne, the Hatz, was found to be fine by the same analyst

I'm not enough of a risk taker: I couldn't adequately calculate out
the strength of everything to be comfortable with the idea. For me it
would be a rank bet no different than betting on poker games.

There are guys who could look at it and focus on weaknesses. I could see
a glaring one, I think.


They've been flying 'em since the 80s I think. Uses 503, VW, Geo
and/
or Suburu as well.

OK, I thought it was an A-65 powered machine.. No?

The mini-coupe yeah. It's been awhile since I looked close at the mini
and I don't remember for sure if somebody tried the mini-coupe with a
VW.


Probably not man enough for the job if it was designed around an a-65.
The VW is a good bit lighter as well.

I don't know all the engine variations on the TP, but I don't
specifically recall mention of an A-65 in my reading about it.

OK, I've seen pics of them, but never one n the flesh. If he designed it
for a VW then that's probably the best way to go. I know a lot of guys
use EA81s as direct replacements for them though.

I don't see much advantage to ultralights vs homebuilts aside from
sidestepping paperwork.
The Volksplane is probably easier to build, and the Pober Pixie would
probabl be a better airplane at the end of the day., but that looks
to
be a nice little airplane too. I did look at the hummelbirds.
Excellent
performance on very little HP and I think they're relatively simple
to
build.

bertie

I think the Hummelbird is pretty cool -- seems like I've seen it with
the 1/2 VW? I'd like to see one sometime in person.

I've never seen one in the flesh. i think there;s a "hefty guy" version
with a full VW that looks like a real good airplane as well. I also like
the Sorrel Guppy. I have a set of drawings for one and it's a very
clever little airplane. Th e1/2 VW is perfect for it. Do you have any of
the old Flying and Glider Manuals? You'd love them. There are so many
really nifty airplanes in them they'll keep you entertained for hours.


Bertie