The Fournier RF4D is a motor glider with a 40 HP VW 1400cc.
http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-04_fournier.asp
http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-05_fournier.asp
It...
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The Fournier RF4D is a motor glider with a 40 HP VW 1400cc.
http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-04_fournier.asp
http://www.eaa.org/experimenter/articles/2010-05_fournier.asp
It...
I myself have been looking for a decent smoke solution and have done a bit of research and have even experimented
with various concoctions and alchemy.
Some wingtip type smoke displays are...
Hi Eric,
Experimental does make it sound a bit too unproven.
I like "Amatuer Built, Un-Certified" since the distinction between certified and experimental is WHO built the aircraft and whether...
Actually, I was speaking more to the top designers, engineers and innovators in general, not just aviation, the brain talents, rather than the freedoms.
I know that the US is probably the best in...
It seems to me that the perception of Experimentals to the rest of the world is that they may be sub standard in some way,
poorly maintained, and unproven designs.
Generally, nothing can be...
Another option is to buy a completed experimental and maintain it well.
I have 2 experimentals and do a lot of stuff myself where allowed and it has been a great learning
experience.
It has...
Im a Glider pilot with self Launch endorsement. If in the area you will want to check out the Annual Minden, NV motorglider flyin (June of each year).
We have folks flying in from all corners of...
Just another comment on the subject, be careful of your state regulations about transporting large quantities of fuel.
I think there are quite a few restrictions and permit/license requirements in...
It has not affected my flying directly at my dirt strip private airport but they have been using the 911 and security issues to do things that are not rational and have no precedent or statistics to...
Wood is very tolerant of nicks like that, and it is likely the integrity of the prop is fine if the nick is very shallow.
However getting anything to stick properly will be very important. You...