REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

[Chuck Jensen]

Jorge,
 
Space for the spinner between the engine and firewall can be a problem, but the real tough nut to crack is finding clearance for prop swing through its full circle.  It's probably just an engineering problem that somebody with Campbell soup letters behind their name has already figured out.

Chuck Jensen 
 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Jorge Bujanda
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 3:28 PM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"



Yes... I've heard it Chuck; just jealousy because we are bold... truly experimental aviation spirit.  

While non-canard aviators try to stabilize their ships by using the wings' downwash on their stabilators, we use our canards as wing area for lift in the front and Fowler flaps as elevators.  How's that for efficiency?  

Of course we can figure out our engine goes in the back alright!   

By the way, I am having problems of space mounting my engine (not a Builder's Moment).  My spinner will not fit between the engine and the firewall (puzzled!).  Is there an adapter I can use; maybe 90° or something?  How have you already flying Velo pilots dealt with this?  Pictures would be greatly appreciated.....! 

Jorge

 

PS.  Great article Andy!

 

 

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Chuck Jensen
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 5:30 AM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

 

Andy,

 

Yes, very erudite and comes closest to the inexplicable, inexpressible and unexplainable satisfaction that comes from building, fixing and flying.  Unlike driving, talking on the phone and other mundane life activities that we engage in because we must, building and flying is something we engage in because we want to.  It is the differences between paying taxes and giving to a charitable cause--both reduce our treasury, but the voluntary one is always imminently more satisfying.

 

The thoughtfulness and intelligence evidenced in your article will help dispel the notion that canard builders aren't smart enough to figure out which end of the plane the engine is supposed to go on!!!

Chuck Jensen 
  

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From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Andy Millin
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:23 AM
To: 'Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list'
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

Thanks Chris!

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	From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Christopher Barber
	Sent: Thursday, December 07, 2006 9:14 PM
	To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
	Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

	Nicely done Andy.

	 

	All the best,

	 

	Chris

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		From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On Behalf Of Richard J. Gentil
		Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 7:09 AM
		To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
		Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: "Builders Moments"

		Yes Andy,
		
		It was a great article. Well Done!
		
		Richard
		
		len.baxter at gm.com wrote: 

		
		Andy Millin 
		
		Just recieved the latest Sport Aviation....... Your letter on " Builders moments" was outstanding.   Articulate and profound !!!!  Nice picture!!! 
		
		My XLRG fastbuild is now in my house/ hanger at 9G2 and I cant wait for my first "Builders moment" ..... I just hope its a positive moment!!!!! 
		
		
		Len 
		
		

		
		
		
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