H.Zwakenberg

Hi Jon, Thanks for your comments Expect my site to expand quite a bit, not only in the building section (I've only just begun...), but also with extra information on canards in general and information on the European homebuilt aircraft scene. Also, the sections about flight preparation will be expanded. Please note that my site will focus on the European scene only. There's plenty of sites around that provide similar information for other parts of the world... I invite everyone to check out MY IBIS SITE. Comments on how I can inprove the information content is welcome indeed. Please note that quite a few menu items don't contain content just yet, as I've only just begun building. Currently, my main focus is on materials procurement.... Yes, almost all controls are pushrod actuated, with the exception of the steerable nose wheel, which is controlled with cable - sporting an elegant spring system to pull everything back to neutral, as it is linked to the pushrod activated directional control devices built into the winglets. The flaperon mixer is a beaty: very simple and elegant, it takes care of getting the right amount of aileron and flaps just right. Please note that in cruise condition, the flap setting is slightly UP to reduce drag, just like modern sailplanes do... You can see a picture of the mixer on THIS PAGE. These pictures were taken during my visiting a Dutch IBIS builder, who's ahead of me by a large margin... bye Hans

Hi Kumaros, a lightweigt VW-derivative (AeroVee & others) weigh in at around 75 kgs, which happens to be about the maximum that the design can cater for. The builder's manual is rather specific about this.... If you want to install something lighter still - like the 80HP Jabiru - you need to extend the engine mount a bit, to get CG just right. Take care, though: extending the mount too much can wreak havoc with your prop during rotation and touch-down, especially so on a grass strip.

Hi Group, just a quick note to let you know that I joined your group. Due to the fact that I'm building an Ibis, I thought it might be a good idea to join CanardZone. cheers, Hans _____________________________ JC.03 IBIS "The French Canard" | Homebuilt aircraft project