Skyburner airbrake?
12-20-2002, 05:10 AM
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Skyburner airbrake?
Hi all,
I was wondering about the practicality of putting an airbrake on the Skyburner im building from the RCM plans. Is it worthwhile? Im not using retracts, so im not sure how much the gear alone would slow it down, but i was thinking about a bottom mounted airbrake around the CG. Its gonna have a K&B 82 paired with a dynamax for its oomph. I didnt think that flaps would work with looking at the positioning of the horizontal stab, thought that the disrupted airflow might be too much. Any input you guys have would be great.
Regards, and happy holidays,
Ed Schurr
I was wondering about the practicality of putting an airbrake on the Skyburner im building from the RCM plans. Is it worthwhile? Im not using retracts, so im not sure how much the gear alone would slow it down, but i was thinking about a bottom mounted airbrake around the CG. Its gonna have a K&B 82 paired with a dynamax for its oomph. I didnt think that flaps would work with looking at the positioning of the horizontal stab, thought that the disrupted airflow might be too much. Any input you guys have would be great.
Regards, and happy holidays,
Ed Schurr
12-21-2002, 01:03 PM
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Skyburner airbrake?
I too flew a Skyburner for a few seasons.
It could use some type of drag device to help slow it down. To keep it simple and light, why not consider using a nose gear door (ala BVM Bobcat style) instead of a separate speed brake and the added weight of the actuating system?
I saw Jim fly his Skyburner at MI Jets last year. Yep, flaps did the trick too!
It could use some type of drag device to help slow it down. To keep it simple and light, why not consider using a nose gear door (ala BVM Bobcat style) instead of a separate speed brake and the added weight of the actuating system?
I saw Jim fly his Skyburner at MI Jets last year. Yep, flaps did the trick too!
