Ed Llorca

So it is possible to take a cozy up to those speeds without large design changes. That is great news. Thanks! Ed

I figured the existing canards are not designed for that. I am trying to learn what is it about a airframe or a wing that limits it's speed and can that be modified in a particular design or is it too complex? Ed

As far as speed I am looking to be able to cross the country in a long day so that would be a cruise speed in the ballpark of 250kts or better. I know you cannot expect big changes just by adding hp or "cleaning up" little drag inducing details. I presume you need a different wing altogether.

Hello, I am new to: a0 this list, b) homebuilts c) everything relating to a & b. I would like to build an aircraft for long range touring in teh near future and it seems that the defiant is exactly what I had dreamed up in my head before I knew it existed. The only feature that I find less than ideal is it's max recommended HP and it's speed. If one wanted a defiant to cruise faster (I know there's more involved that sticking bigger engines on it) what would have to change on the airframe to to increase its speed? thanks and pardon ahead of time for all the stupid questions I am sure to ask. Ed Llorca