ORIGINAL: wphilb
May I recommend that whatever size you decide to make it, the 80'' ws size or larger opens the plane up to IMAA events. It would also be good to see what size the cowl works out to be based on either a G-62 or some of the 50 cc choices like DA, ZDZ or DLE. Again depending on size. <div>
</div><div>You don't want to come up with a great plane and gear and find it tough to squeeze an engine into it. I admit though with all the choices today that's less of an issue than it once was.</div><div>
</div><div>Whit</div>
I am not locked into any particular wing span myself. Ideal size for me when it comes to single engine fighter types is generally around 72-76 inches but I would go bigger if necessary. Heck, I would build the 89 inch Jerry Bates design if I could get my hands on a set of the Robart or Sierra retracts for it. Not really interested in going any bigger than that however, at least not at this time. I am not an IMAA member and have never attended one of their events so the 80 inch minimum rule means nothing to me. I understand the wisdom of going at least 80 inches span with the design if the plans/kits were to be marketed though. Truth is I will be at the mercy of whomever is making the retracts if, in fact, anybody wth the capabilities is interested enough in the project to pursue that end of it.