HJpro7 Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 I'm planning to build an electric powered sailplane - Microlift glider (Microlift glider - Wikipedia) over a period of 7 years with a budget of approximately 10,000AUD. Design Criteria : low cost folding/dismantlable wings narrow fuselage an electric motor powerplant simple construction steel fuselage with fabric covering a possible empty weight of sub-100kg and 200kg MTOW etc.. Design idea: I really like how compact this design is, but I want to know if there are any drawbacks with such a design. I prefer this low mounted boom fuselage rather than a high mounted one as its significantly easier to transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintonB Posted March 2, 2018 Share Posted March 2, 2018 That cuts me out. Would need extra 20kgs on margin to even try one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJpro7 Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share Posted March 8, 2018 If anyone has any other design ideas please send them my way. I also need help with powerplant choice and propeller. The current theory is to work with ElectraFlyer's kits, ElectraFlyer.com - Price List. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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