Michael Tracy
Registered User
Louisiana
One of the differences between the J3 and PA18 airframes is the addition of vertical tubes in the sides. I know these were added to stiffen the sides and keep the longerons from flexing. My question is why isn't there one in the bay in front of the jackscrew?
Next question different subject. Has any experimental builder tried disigning a quick remove wing? I'm toying with this thought and have several ideas. for a fraction of the cost of a hanger rental I can build a trailer with wing craddles and a fuel cell to drain the tanks into. I can park it in my backyard and when it's time to fly I can take it anywhere there is room to takeoff. Some of the problems to overcome are the weight of a hinge system if the wings fold. Removing the wings sounds like a better idea but there is the danger of accidentally dropping one. Another problem is wing root fairings. they will have to be easily removable and the cables, fuel lines, electrical wires also. Any brainstorms on this?
Mike
Next question different subject. Has any experimental builder tried disigning a quick remove wing? I'm toying with this thought and have several ideas. for a fraction of the cost of a hanger rental I can build a trailer with wing craddles and a fuel cell to drain the tanks into. I can park it in my backyard and when it's time to fly I can take it anywhere there is room to takeoff. Some of the problems to overcome are the weight of a hinge system if the wings fold. Removing the wings sounds like a better idea but there is the danger of accidentally dropping one. Another problem is wing root fairings. they will have to be easily removable and the cables, fuel lines, electrical wires also. Any brainstorms on this?
Mike