Ultra Light 55% Extra 260

[Craven]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Ok, been following this thread around.........so would we be thinking that a Sensei 40% model could be just as feasible by Aerotech? Not all of us have the space for a 50% + plane. And I would think having a large kit that runs off the 100cc line would be more lucrative in the pocket book. I'd be willing to take the first Aerotech Sensei 40% Su-26

Grasshopper say.....snatch the pebbles from my hand and see...Sweetpea very smart man.

[sensei]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Rod
	Hi Bob Good work. Please explain 'splash' and 'OML'. Presumably your canopy tool will be used in the vac former, how many layers of glass did you use and how do you avoid print through of the weave after a few pulls? I am about to make a plaster canopy tool for my Su 29 for the next run of canopies (with a foam core to reduce the weight of it). Rod

Hello Rod,

My splash is only a 2 ply layup,1 ply 6 oz. plain weave, and 1 ply 120 cloth. The term OML means (outer mold line). After Aerotech has possession of the canopy tool, the thermal forming outfit will generate a urethane production tool from this master for production runs. I am also going to manufacture my engine cowling using a PVC core to keep it light.

Bob

[sensei]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Ok, been following this thread around.........so would we be thinking that a Sensei 40% model could be just as feasible by Aerotech? Not all of us have the space for a 50% + plane. And I would think having a large kit that runs off the 100cc line would be more lucrative in the pocket book. I'd be willing to take the first Aerotech Sensei 40% Su-26

Just give things a little time, there are lots of good things in store for us all...

Bob

[sweetpea]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	Grasshopper say.....snatch the pebbles from my hand and see...Sweetpea very smart man.

Do you mind sending that to my wife.

[Tweaker]

This project is great. Flying is about having fun and light planes are freakin fun.

For me, only a 33%/50cc version would be within reach,$2000-$3000 and it would fit in my minivan.

If there was a 33% ARF that would finish at about 16 pounds, that would sell like crazy. Not sure how many people want to mess with kits. I would do it, if it were the only way to get one. I enjoy flying more than building.

Just wanted to tell you this thread is awesome to follow, Thank You!

[zoomer260]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Tweaker
	This project is great. Flying is about having fun and light planes are freakin fun. For me, only a 33%/50cc version would be within reach,$2000-$3000 and it would fit in my minivan. If there was a 33% ARF that would finish at about 16 pounds, that would sell like crazy. Not sure how many people want to mess with kits. I would do it, if it were the only way to get one. I enjoy flying more than building. Just wanted to tell you this thread is awesome to follow, Thank You!

This kinda where I was going in my prior posts. I would have no issue with the kit build though. I am certain I would enjoy it all the way through. How ever many months it took me to finish it !

Love watching you work Bob.

[sensei]

We got the cowling laid up today.

Bob

[Craven]

Looks like someone took a number 2 in the last one........

[Tikka]

Sensei:
Your hands look so small inside that cowling, could easily be mistaken for a fullsize
I'm glued to my computer regarding this project, learning more each time. Wish I lived in the US, so I could take a trip and see for myself what you are doing.

Keep up the good work, sir.

[sensei]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	Looks like someone took a number 2 in the last one........

Yah, looks nasty.

Bob

	Quote: Originally Posted by Tikka
	Sensei: Your hands look so small inside that cowling, could easily be mistaken for a fullsize I'm glued to my computer regarding this project, learning more each time. Wish I lived in the US, so I could take a trip and see for myself what you are doing. Keep up the good work, sir.

Thanks for the kind words my friend.

Bob

[Kevin B]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Ok, been following this thread around.........so would we be thinking that a Sensei 40% model could be just as feasible by Aerotech? Not all of us have the space for a 50% + plane. And I would think having a large kit that runs off the 100cc line would be more lucrative in the pocket book. I'd be willing to take the first Aerotech Sensei 40% Su-26

As always SweetPea, we are both still waiting on a great Su-26... No one is hearing our wants! and I'd take #2