Well iv been thinking a lot about what is most suitable for me as an aircraft
and after discussions with the LAA and several people, iv come to the conclusion that building a Berkut style aircraft is not really going to achieve a lot for me, we are limited in engine power in home builds here, also i have opted for a simpler and faster to build design
also one that suits and fits the shape and size of my available Autoclave and manufacturing facility's a bit more comfortably
also of note is that the long ez/berkut style aircraft has been done to death by lots of people and there is nothing new to be gained for the community, the quickie has not had any parts made for it for a long time and its a shame as its a really nice aircraft
so now i am opting to make my aircraft in the style of the old Quickie Q200
I will be looking to use the Wilsch Diesel engine still, and using prepreg carbon for the wings and fuselage
i will be using the original design of having the wheels on the end of the canard and not the Tri-Q design
also of note is that the Q200 used an LS1 canard, this was the design the Roncz was based from (the LS1 was made before the roncz canard existed)
so i will investigate the possibility of using the Roncz airfoil for the canard
i my next decision will be to work out the method to build the canard from, whether to use the tubular spar as used in the later LS1 canard, or possibly a rohacell wrapped spar section that is cured in place with the rest of the canard in a closed mold
anyway for those that dont know what im talking about here is a picture of the aircraft, the original quickie was a rutan design
Started Cad work for the wing