aerotim Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Just when I decide that the Cozy mkIV is the choice for me, someone tells me they are unstable when flying in rain. Please tell me this is not so. The person who told me this is someone thrying to talk me into an RV, so I question his knowledge in this area. I know a wood prop is not good in rain, but I plan on using a Catto covered in composite. By the way, I am honored to walk amoung you all now. Greeting from Grand Rapids, Michigan. As far as I can tell, I will be the only Canard builder in these parts. Dust, I know you are not far if I need to be worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bferrell Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 That is not correct, what he is referring to, I suspect, is that GU canard which has a tendency to lose lift in ran. The Roncz canard has been used to alleviate this tendency. I'm building a Velocity, not a Cozy, but I believe the Cozy plans now specify the Roncz canard shape (see http://canardzone.com/forum/archive/index.php?t-956.html or http://www.cozybuilders.org/newsletters/news_67.html) Here is a FAQ page that discusses this, but the primary point is that although some felt uncomfortable with the slight loss of lift, it was not "unstable" or unsafe, and I know of no accidents due to it. http://www.davemorris.com/dave/dfly-faq.html Quote --- Brett Ferrell Velocity XL/FG Cincinnati, OH http://www.velocityxl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 ...so I question his knowledge in this area.And so you should. As you can see from the thread that Brett pointed out, the GU canard airfoil suffered only from a loss of lift in the rain I believe. There was NEVER an association with instability and that canard, and many planes are flying with the GU canard today. Here's the active version of the thread Brett referred to: http://www.canardzone.com/forum/showthread.php?t=956 The Cozy Mark IV is a great choice in my humble opinion. Quote Jon Matcho Builder & Canard Zone Admin Now: Rebuilding Quickie Tri-Q200 N479E Next: Resume building a Cozy Mark IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFernandez Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Greetings From Kalamazoo! My friend Andy is building a Velocity XL-FG in Plainwell and I have recently started an AeroCanard FG. You're welcome to stop by either shop (and work ) and we'll try to answer any of your questions. Welcome... Carlos AeroCanard FG #206 Chp. 4, 5, 10 Quote Carlos Fernandez AeroCanard FG Plans #206 Chp. 13 aerocanard.kal-soft.com Sales & Support GRT Avionics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bferrell Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 Greetings From Kalamazoo! My friend Andy is building a Velocity XL-FG in Plainwell and I have recently started an AeroCanard FG. You're welcome to stop by either shop (and work ) and we'll try to answer any of your questions. Welcome... Carlos AeroCanard FG #206 Chp. 4, 5, 10 Hey Carlos, are you coming to Oshkosh with Andy again this year? We'll be in the same place this year. Brett in Cincy Quote --- Brett Ferrell Velocity XL/FG Cincinnati, OH http://www.velocityxl.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerotim Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 Thanks for the info guys. I can sleep easy now. Once again, I am glad to be part of this group and can't wait to start the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFernandez Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Hey Carlos, are you coming to Oshkosh with Andy again this year? We'll be in the same place this year. Plans are to be in Oshkosh for White Knight/SpaceShipOne's arrival on Monday (and still 'till ???). We had a great time in that particular camping spot so if you get there before us save us one. See you there! Quote Carlos Fernandez AeroCanard FG Plans #206 Chp. 13 aerocanard.kal-soft.com Sales & Support GRT Avionics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFernandez Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 I am glad to be part of this group and can't wait to start the build. When does the build start? Soon..? Quote Carlos Fernandez AeroCanard FG Plans #206 Chp. 13 aerocanard.kal-soft.com Sales & Support GRT Avionics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerotim Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 I am thinking the fall. I need to start setting up the shop first. Can't wait though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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