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Why a Canard
Hi Joe,
By the same token, think you should ask the guys who built metal tractor
airplanes why they chose them over composite canards.
My thoughts are these and I have worked with both materials, if you do not
mind a nasty environment to work in and do not know if your results are
structurally sound, but you want a sleek finish ( with lots of elbow grease)
then composite may be for you. Time to build is a real function of the
builder and it is difficult to judge which is quicker. You will have to invest
in more tools ($) to build in metal, but the need for band saws and floor
mounted drills has dissipated with the new van's kits.
The canard will be faster I think for the same HP (i.e. fuel burn), but the
penalty is that you are not going to fly off of a grass field and the minumum
landing speed is higher on the canard which may be a real consideration if you
are going to a "true experimental engine installation"
Really do not know about noise level in the cockpit of a 10 vs vel, but my
experience with UL pushers and overhead tractors was exactly opposite what I
anticipated. Used to fly Kolb firestar and Mark III and looked down my nose at
phantoms etc that had the engine overhead and in front. Could not believe how
much quieter the flightstar with tractor was than the firestar with the same
brand prop and both with 503's. Would be interesting to see some data. All I can
say is that you did not wish to fly in my rotary 9A with a noise canceling head
set.
Do you like vanilla or chocolate, they are all a compromise and you have to
decide for yourself which better suits your requirements not someone
else's!
Bernie, the deserter!
Hello,
I have just begun to believe that I could
successfully build and fly an airplane. As such, I joined this mail list
and have started reading your comments, questions, & concerns. The
help you are providing each other seems to be valuable.
In just a few weeks of reading two airplanes will
easily fit my need and allow for growth, the RV-10 and Velocity XLRG. Of
the two, I favor the RV for its better STOL capabilities and low speed
landings. There are benefits to a pusher style drive system (besides a
quieter ride), the Velocity is a good looking plane (that has to count for
something).
So, my question to you all is, for those who fly a
canard style airplane, what were the top reasons you chose this style of
aircraft to build and fly?
Thank you;
J.D. Grubbs
Dreaming in Port
Orchard, WA
360-434-2120 (C)
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