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Posts posted by rtfm
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Hi,
I think canard airplanes are aesthetically stunning. I would love to build one, but knowledgeable voices (for example, Daniel Raymer - as well as many online resources) have me a little worried. So I have some genuine questions for the folks here.
About me: I have designed a rather unusual Flying Flea which is rapidly taking shape in my Brisbane workshop. I like working in wood. I use CAD and CNC to cut all my parts. I have a preference for small airplanes, Single seat is cool, but dual would be better.
So I would like to design a canard plane which could meet the following criteria.
- First, I can't afford a big, expensive engine. I'm looking at something in the 50hp to 60hp range.
- I would like a canard with a low (35kts - 45kts) stall speed - I'm not aiming for a speed demon although a decent cruise would be nice
- I like pretty shapes, so I'd be designing something pretty. Something akin to the Apollo or the eRacer - but smaller, of course.
So, some questions:
- For those of you who have flown both canards and regular planes - what's the difference?
- Almost all canard planes have rudders on their wing tips. However, the Revelaero canards have twin rudders mounted six feet apart on the main wing. What are the pro's/con's of this arrangement?
- For those of you who have flown both canards and regular planes - what's the difference?
Thanks in advance for your time folks,
Duncan
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Hi. I didn't realise the little arch-thing was the plan view. Thanks.
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Hi,
I'm looking for a plan view drawing of the eRacer. I don't need the full plans, just a drawing of the plan view.
Can anyone help?
Regards,
Duncan
Some basic questions about canards
in Coffee House
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Hi Kent,
Thank you. However, what about question #1? What are the differences in takeoff/flying/landing between regular planes and canards?
Duncan