Need help - Building from scratch
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I need help.
I am attempting to build my first plane from scratch. Actually an electric thermal glider. I have the airfoil that I want to use - RG15 - and have done research on how to cut the foam wings. I built and tested the foam cutter – works great. Will use balsa to sheet the wing.
I am going to make the wing 110” from tip to tip.
My problem is the body. I am not sure what length to make the body. I also would like to make the body out of fiberglass but again not sure how to do this. Balsa and plywood is always an option for the body but ideally I would like to make it out of fiberglass.
If you have any ideas on what length/thickness the body should be, or how to make it, please e-mail me at:
[email protected]
I would appreciate any information that one has to offer.
Thank you
I am attempting to build my first plane from scratch. Actually an electric thermal glider. I have the airfoil that I want to use - RG15 - and have done research on how to cut the foam wings. I built and tested the foam cutter – works great. Will use balsa to sheet the wing.
I am going to make the wing 110” from tip to tip.
My problem is the body. I am not sure what length to make the body. I also would like to make the body out of fiberglass but again not sure how to do this. Balsa and plywood is always an option for the body but ideally I would like to make it out of fiberglass.
If you have any ideas on what length/thickness the body should be, or how to make it, please e-mail me at:
[email protected]
I would appreciate any information that one has to offer.
Thank you
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Here are some links, May help
www.nesail.com/foamtemp.htm
www.nextcraft.com/foamwingsandparts.html
Do a search for Sailair? (spelling) If I rember right its the same size Your are building, Don't recall who made it at this time.
It was an excellant flyer
Hope it helps: Dan Z
Here are some links, May help
www.nesail.com/foamtemp.htm
www.nextcraft.com/foamwingsandparts.html
Do a search for Sailair? (spelling) If I rember right its the same size Your are building, Don't recall who made it at this time.
It was an excellant flyer
Hope it helps: Dan Z



