Lifessamsara Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 G'Day all, I friend knowing my condition towards Canards sent me the following article by Burt back in the VariViggen days. The points he makes are just as relevant today as they were then, and perhaps timely in some respects....... For your reading pleasure.. Cheers, Bruce. 1975_02_09_Rutan.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I love the last sentence below the pictures.... "Look for some very exciting developments from the Rutans in the months ahead." What an understatement!!! Kraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Kriley Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Burt makes a lot of sense. But it's really tempting to make changes for aesthetics, such as lengthening the nose. Seems like it should be OK to do that, so long as you keep it straight and symetrical and don't go overboard - yet Burt says it could actualy slow the plane down... Whodda thunk it? I know I am not qualified to make structural or aerodynamic changes...yet a sleeker nose, raised canopy and the Cozy Girrrl strakes sure seem like good ideas that shouldn't hurt anything. It's a fine line that we unqualified builders have to walk when trying to stick to the plans yet incorporate improvements that seem to be good ideas without really knowing if we are ruining our projects or truly improving them. Would a nicer-looking slightly longer and sharper shape to the nose really screw it up? Quote Phil Kriley Cozy #1460 Chapter 13 - nose Right wing done - working on right winglet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZUCZZ Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 It's all very important when you sit or tinker about in the hangar ... that plane must look fast when it's standing still! Sometimes I go to the hangar, pull the plane out some into the sune (so that the colour shows) and just sit there looking at it. It's the only time that I can see the superb lines and beauty ... from inside it's really just cumfy seat facing a bunch of instruments and a fantastic view. And yes, I love mine most! Quote I live in my own little world! but its OK, they know me here! Chris Van Hoof, Johannesburg, South Africa operate from FASY (Baragwanath) Cozy Mk IV, ZU-CZZ, IO-360 (200hp) 70x80 prop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge 513 Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Burt makes a lot of sense. But it's really tempting to make changes for aesthetics, such as lengthening the nose. Seems like it should be OK to do that, so long as you keep it straight and symetrical and don't go overboard - yet Burt says it could actualy slow the plane down... Whodda thunk it? Would a nicer-looking slightly longer and sharper shape to the nose really screw it up? Remember the article is written regarding the Vari-Viggen. Quote Self confessed Wingnut. Now think about it...wouldn't you rather LIVE your life, rather than watch someone else's, on Reality T.V.? Get up off that couch!!! =) Progress; Fuselage on all three, with outside and inside nearly complete. 8 inch extended nose. FHC done. Canard finished. ERacer wings done with blended winglets. IO540 starting rebuild. Mounting Spar. Starting strake ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Erickson Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I notice that Burt only listed two types of pilots. experimental test pilot and production test pilot. He knows that when flying any homebuilt aircraft you are always one of the two types of test pilot on every flight. There are no plain pilots flying homebuilt aircraft. No just a passengers either. Passengers are never just along for the ride. they are always part of the test. Burt never kept any of his aircraft flying beyond the test program. when he tested and decided there was no more to learn he stopped all flying of that model and moved on to the next one. Quote Evolultion Eze RG -a two place side by side-200 Knots on 200 HP. A&P / pilot for over 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hennie Engelbrecht Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 And yes, I love mine most! And may I add, rightly so. Chris's plane is a thing of beauty. The spirit of the man is reflected in the job. hennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edge 513 Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 And may I add, rightly so. Chris's plane is a thing of beauty. The spirit of the man is reflected in the job. hennie That's the way it should be. [applause emoticon] Quote Self confessed Wingnut. Now think about it...wouldn't you rather LIVE your life, rather than watch someone else's, on Reality T.V.? Get up off that couch!!! =) Progress; Fuselage on all three, with outside and inside nearly complete. 8 inch extended nose. FHC done. Canard finished. ERacer wings done with blended winglets. IO540 starting rebuild. Mounting Spar. Starting strake ribs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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