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Re: [ULF-1] Ulf-1 Digest, Vol 68, Issue 13
Hey Member 72, thanks for the reply. How's about updating your website as I think there's a lot of interest in what you are doing. Anyone agree? I've always wanted to build a wooden airplane and since I have a cabinet shop I'm sure I could pull it off. However even though I flew hang gliders for 10+ years I'm too old to foot launch a 100# + glider. I'm really hoping for your success so I can copy what you do and I don't have to do the R+D LOL. Actually, I've built two LongEZ's and a (Member 60 hull) Kingfisher amphibian, none of which ever came in a kit, just plans. I DO miss soaring which is why I'm interested. Thanks. On Thu, Apr 19, 2018 at 2:02 PM, <[email]> wrote: > Send Ulf-1 mailing list submissions to > [email] > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://lists.ulf-1.com/listinfo.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > [email] > > You can reach the person managing the list at > [email] > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Ulf-1 digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Ulf-1 Digest, Vol 68, Issue 11 (Member 72) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 18 Apr 2018 21:36:35 -0400 > From: Member 72 <[email]> > To: [email] > Subject: Re: [ULF-1] Ulf-1 Digest, Vol 68, Issue 11 > Message-ID: <[email]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi Bob, > > Kit building and scratch building are two very different animals. Scratch > building with a whole lot of modifications that no one has ever done before > takes up a whole bunch of time. One mod. changes this, and changes that, > etc. on down the line. Each mod. requires design work and testing, even > destruction testing. All the airframe components of our build have been > completed. Right now we are involved with testing aileron controls using > Spectra line to save weight, building a test rig on a vehicle to test our > r/c model servo actuated spoilers, and fabricating our molds for our > re-designed John Roncz inspired carbon fiber wing tips/winglets. When we > are done, we will have an electric twin motor powered self-launched and > completely modernized ULF-1. Our build team works together 3 hours every > week, and I try to put in at least 2 hours every day. Power system > calculations have been done, and wing spars and inboard ribs have been > beefed up each to handle the brushless motors. Now > we have to source folding propellors, motors, speed controllers, > throttles, etc. We already have the battery packs, the most expensive part > of the power system. > > So, it all takes time and money, and we are doing the best we can. We > will have a one-of-a-kind microlift sailplane > when we are done, hopefully in 2 years, when I turn 65! > > Thanks for your interest, > Member 72 > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Apr 17, 2018, at 5:24 PM, Member 116 <[email]> > wrote: > > > > Mr. Member 72, I can't find any updates on your website for the last > several years. Am I doing something wrong? If not, what is taking so long? > Sorry if I sound impatient, but I built a LongEZ by myself in 23 months > while I was working full time. Bob > > > >> On Tue, Apr 17, 2018 at 2:03 PM, <[email]> wrote: > >> Send Ulf-1 mailing list submissions to > >> [email] > >> > >> To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > >> http://lists.ulf-1.com/listinfo.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com > >> or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > >> [email] > >> > >> You can reach the person managing the list at > >> [email] > >> > >> When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > >> than "Re: Contents of Ulf-1 digest..." > >> > >> > >> Today's Topics: > >> > >> 1. Re: ULF - NXT (Member 72) > >> > >> > >> ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >> > >> Message: 1 > >> Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2018 09:16:23 -0400 > >> From: Member 72 <[email]> > >> To: [email] > >> Subject: Re: [ULF-1] ULF - NXT > >> Message-ID: <[email]> > >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > >> > >> Hi Daniel, > >> > >> We are planning a max. Pilot weight of 200 pounds for our ULF-1 NT/E > version. It is a twin electric pusher motor version. We lengthened the > fuselage by 200 mm to offset the weight of the batteries (approx 37 > pounds). With the added weight of airframe mods., motors, batteries, speed > controllers, props., etc. a 300 pound pilot would not be possible. Also, > the size of the cockpit would probably not accept a heavier pilot. > >> > >> You may wish to consider regular sailplanes or touring motorgliders. > >> > >> Best regards, > >> Member 72 > >> > >> Sent from my iPhone > >> > >> > On Apr 12, 2018, at 8:01 PM, Member 108 <[email]> wrote: > >> > > >> > Is there any new info on this version of ULF? What are the fight > parameters of this version, specifically the empty weight and max. I ask > because I am a bit under 300 lbs and most of the designs out there are for > a max 220 lb pilot. And here is another question. What happens if a 300 > lb pilot is flying the plane? Is it safe and just the flight envelope if > changed? Was thinking if the wings and tail was enlarged just a bit it > would accommodate me. > >> > > >> > _______________________________________________ > >> > ULF-1 discussion list -- [email] > >> > > >> > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Preferences, List information: > >> > http://lists.ulf-1.com/listinfo.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com > >> > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> Subject: Digest Footer > >> > >> _______________________________________________ > >> Ulf-1 mailing list > >> [email] > >> http://lists.ulf-1.com/listinfo.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com > >> > >> > >> ------------------------------ > >> > >> End of Ulf-1 Digest, Vol 68, Issue 11 > >> ************************************* > > > > > > > > -- > > > > _______________________________________________ > > ULF-1 discussion list -- [email] > > > > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Preferences, List information: > > http://lists.ulf-1.com/listinfo.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: <http://lists.ulf-1.com/private.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com/ > attachments/[phone]/1c34f02c/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Ulf-1 mailing list > [email] > http://lists.ulf-1.com/listinfo.cgi/ulf-1-ulf-1.com > > > ------------------------------ > > End of Ulf-1 Digest, Vol 68, Issue 13 > ************************************* > --