EAA493 Mailing List: Re: New bush plane, Super Cub replacement?

[Joe Christian (k5hmd]

I hadn’t thought of the “asymmetrical thrust” problem.  Maybe he leads with the rear engine when adding power?

 

He had a motorcycle strapped to the bottom in one shot so guess it has a good useful load.  Maybe he straps on an external tank for longer flights, and uses a pump to transfer fuel to the main tank.

 

Good to hear from you.  Supposed to close on the ranch sale in February, then off to the races to buy property in Oklahoma.

 

Later,

Joe

 

From: EAA493 [mailto:eaa493-bounces+k5hmd=uppercanyon.us [at] fly-web.us] On Behalf Of Dale Elliott
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2016 1:09 PM
To: Joe Christian
Subject: Re: [EAA493] New bush plane, Super Cub replacement?

 

You know me.  Always asking questions.

1. Curious about the "pitch-over” tendency during initial part of takeoff roll and during a refused landing (go around, aborted attempt, etc).  Engines are definitely above the pitch axis pivot point (moment arm?).  It has got to be a consideration.  Suspect that’s why the rear engine looks like it’s pointed straight at the horizontal elevator surfaces.

2. Fuel?  I think cubs are gravity fed?  But doubling the fuel load doesn’t seem realistic in that design.  Wouldn’t think it has much range.  Can it get to the “bush?"

3. Doesn’t look that “cubby”.  Landing gear, wing (?), vertical tail.  Cub guys would know what else.  Flaps don’t seem too cubby.  Lots more moving parts than your run of the mill Cub.

Interesting!

Al

On Jan 29, 2016, at 9:53 AM, Joe Christian <k5hmd [at] uppercanyon.us> wrote:

 

Neat plane; great pilot!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHR6bpupwJk

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