Jon Matcho Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Chapter 5, page 2 of Cozy Mark IV plans show the max width of FJC to be 5". On the same page in the AeroCanard SB/FG manual, it shows this measurement to be 3", or 2" shorter, to account for the widened rear. However, the max width of FJE (for the lower part of the fuselage) is 6" for BOTH plans. Shouldn't this measurement be reduced as well, also to allow for the widened rear? Unless I'm convinced otherwise, I am planning to use 2" shorter here as well. Edit: Another way to "see" this, is to know that both the upper and lower longerons are moved out 2" each, so why not the corresponding jig angles? 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...
Jerry Schneider Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 However, the max width of FJE (for the lower part of the fuselage) is 6" for BOTH plans. Shouldn't this measurement be reduced as well, also to allow for the widened rear?Look again Jon. The drawing I'm looking at, (downloaded when it was legal:) ), shows the FJE to be 6.0 for the SB (Cozy) and 4.5" for the FG (AeroCanard). Didn't you get the memo?So, don't go 2" shorter, go 1.5" shorter. Quote "I run with scissors." Cozy MKIV N85TT Phase One Testing http://home.earthlink.net/~jerskip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Matcho Posted March 5, 2006 Author Share Posted March 5, 2006 Wow! I just looked at my electronic version -- there it is 4.5"! Also interesting how the both versions only show the 3" AeroCanard FG measurement for FJC, without reference to the AeroCanard SB (Cozy Mark IV) measurement of 5". Concluding, we now know that the following are needed to build an AeroCanard FG from plans: AeroCanard FG printed plans AeroCanard electronic plans (or an updated printed version) Cozy Mark IV plans (to translate the poor OCR) To top things off, I understand that the landing gear bulkheads will need to be cut down some during assembly. Still, I'm looking forward! 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...
Jon Matcho Posted March 6, 2006 Author Share Posted March 6, 2006 Here's another measurement: The firewall moves the upper longerons out by exactly 2.5" on each side. I'm going to use the 2" adjustment, so I can bend anywhere between 1.5" and 2.5". Should be fine. 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 March 6, 2006 Share Posted March 6, 2006 Still, I'm looking forward! Jon, Glad to hear you're back at it! (The bottom is on the fuse, it looks really cool!) Just build it like the plans say, it works out. (The only problem was the aft lg, and the plywood in Chap. 7. I hope to have it figured out for you when you get to that point. 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...
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