REFLECTOR: Twin Video

[Brian Michalk]

I wonder if that's for CG envelope, or to keep the nose down while parked?

There would now seem to be an endless number of improvements possible, 
like moving the retract mains aft of the spar to get more nose weight, 
and allow more fuel.  Perhaps integrate it into an engine mount?  Of 
course this would add more moment towards aft CG relative to the nose.

On 4/5/2012 10:39 AM, Jones Nick wrote:
>
> I have heard reports from some folks that saw it at SNF that there is 
> 90 pounds of lead in the nose.
>
> Best regards,
>
> Nick
>
> *From:*reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] 
> *On Behalf Of *Brian Michalk
> *Sent:* Thursday, April 05, 2012 10:53 AM
> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> *Subject:* Re: REFLECTOR: Twin Video
>
> If the winglets were put back on, and perhaps enlarged enough to 
> counteract asymmetric thrust, then I think the center rudder could be 
> removed.  Connecting the control linkages presents new challenges, and 
> perhaps a torque or push pull tube or cable run in front of the spar 
> is a solution.
>
> What is in the space that used to be the engine cowl?  Is there a 
> firewall at that location?  If it were open, that raises the 
> possibility of some serious luggage possibilities, like skis.  Of 
> course all subject to weight and balance.  I bet the TwinV is already 
> very light in the nose.
>
> On 4/5/2012 8:53 AM, Scott Derrick wrote:
>
> I think that over-sized empennage looks weird!
>
>
>
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