Mike Walling Posted December 12, 2022 Posted December 12, 2022 To Don J -what's the latest on this project Jon - has it flown yet? Thanks Mike w
Teggles Posted February 12, 2023 Posted February 12, 2023 Maybe a stupid question but, do you know how many hours you have put into this project so far?
Don J Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 Hi guys I have been without a good computer for a while but finally upgraded my equipment so soon I will get some new pictures posted. I would like to share the news that trying to glue on a full piece of ply on side of fuselage from fire wall to seat back was not doable for me. I ended up mounting 6 separate ply panels to each side of fuselage to hold good shape and have the strength I felt needed for the plane. I did increase ply thickness from fire wall to seat back from 2 mm to 5 mm then reduced thickness as I moved towards the tail. Like I say as soon as I figure out my new computer and how to enclose pictures, I will post some photos. Sad to say the bird isn't flying yet but I will say I'm still enjoying the build very much and it is very hard for me to keep a true accurate account of total time on build. Hope to see and hear from you all soon. Don 4
Don J Posted April 1, 2023 Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) Testing photo. Here is some pictures of fuselage work just before root ply rib being worked on and cable routing being cut out. There is a total of 14 separate ply panels 7 down each side once total fuselage is sheeted. As the thickness of the ply digresses filler base strip must be glued on to area were ply panel gets glued down to assure fuselage side has the same plain and no noticeable steps are seen. the final ply at trailing end will have inspection doors installed. Edited April 1, 2023 by Don J 2
Don J Posted April 2, 2023 Posted April 2, 2023 I want to point out a couple of steps and items I believe will help others on their build. As you can see from pictures of last post that the fuselage ply at the base of the spars is missing, and this could be avoided by not trying to cut openings before gluing the ply down. Better to pilot drill four small holes from inside of cockpit spar opening then connecting the lines and cut out with Dremel tool and block sand until satisfied with opening fit of spar. As you can see in the picture the fairing needed between the root rib and fuselage side which will cover the area of spar base missing ply, but I will have an extra amount of unwanted glue and weight that could have been avoided. The pile of hardware and parts is a photo of the many things you will have to install and then remove usually many times before your mission is complete. 1
Don J Posted April 14, 2023 Posted April 14, 2023 Just started on this step of the build and need to do a test block of balsa to see how the Aeropoxy glue is going to sand. T-88 epoxy is a bear to shape when connecting balsa together. 1
Don J Posted April 14, 2023 Posted April 14, 2023 If anyone has a set of landing gear for a Taylor-monoplane and would like to sell please give me a message. Thanks Don
Don J Posted May 28 Posted May 28 It's been a year since I've posted on my project and I'm in the engine stage of the build. I have been researching the V-Twin engine of 60 hp instead of the heavy VW. The Aeromarine V-twin has fuel injection and electric start and may be a good first time for the Taylor mono with this type of engine. Not too much done and much more to complete but I have been having a great time building this tiny little bird. Smooth air everyone. Don J 6 1
Don J Posted May 28 Posted May 28 No pictures Jon other than what is in the build log. Its Poly spray silver from firewall back and wings are in build stage. I found Blogging every day on my build with pictures really cut into my build progress and I don't have any help other than my wife when I need four hands. At this moment all the tail feathers are off, and the airframe is stripped of all accessories from dash to interior even the tail wheel is unbolted for painting so not much to see other than a pile of parts. I will post finished pictures' hopefully by mid-winter. Don 4
Don J Posted May 28 Posted May 28 One last thought and question for you guys. I have the ability to build the first tri gear (nose gear) T-mono plane with V-twin engine ever. would that be too much of an eye sore or the cat's meow for low time pilot's and first-time home builders?? 1
Marty_d Posted May 29 Posted May 29 It looks so classic in taildragger configuration Don - why would you mess with that? 🙂 1 1
Don J Posted May 29 Posted May 29 I agree with you Marty-d and have no plans on doing mine that way but had to ask. 🛩️ 1
Litespeed Posted May 29 Posted May 29 That Aero marine engine looks a great idea. Pretty cheap and should prove reliable and sip fuel. 1 1
BrendAn Posted May 30 Posted May 30 On 29/05/2024 at 8:25 AM, Don J said: It's been a year since I've posted on my project and I'm in the engine stage of the build. I have been researching the V-Twin engine of 60 hp instead of the heavy VW. The Aeromarine V-twin has fuel injection and electric start and may be a good first time for the Taylor mono with this type of engine. Not too much done and much more to complete but I have been having a great time building this tiny little bird. Smooth air everyone. Don J Hi don. Is there an agent for aero marine in Aus yet. And do you know the price landed in Australia. 1
Don J Posted May 31 Posted May 31 (edited) BrendAn. Not sure of dealer in Australia but here is some info that may help. Email- INFO@AEROMARINE,COM or better yet call Chip Erwin at 262-408-0124 or email him directly at [email protected]. and if all else fails mail the company a letter at Aeromarine-LSA 1960 Fruitridge St. Brandon, FL. 33510 Here is a few pictures from the web site. I believe price for complete firewall forward package is around $7,600 US dollars includes prop. Edited May 31 by Don J 1 1
BrendAn Posted May 31 Posted May 31 1 minute ago, Don J said: BrendAn. Not sure of dealer in Australia but here is some info that may help. Email- INFO@AEROMARINE,COM or better yet call Chip Erwin at 262-408-0124 or email him directly at [email protected]. and if all else fails mail the company a letter at Aeromarine-LSA 1960 Fruitridge St. Brandon, FL. 33510 Here nis a few pictures from the web site. Thanks don. 1
Don J Posted June 8 Posted June 8 I contacted Chip with Aeromarine and he informs me that shipping and suppling to builders in Australia is no problem and has been done before. 1
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 I reckon that engine would need some ducted air to cool it under a cowl.. Nev 1
Don J Posted June 8 Posted June 8 (edited) 6 minutes ago, facthunter said: I reckon that engine would need some ducted air to cool it under a cowl.. Nev That would not be a problem. I have a stock Cassette cowling to be fitted and has plenty of eyebrow openings much like the rudder, rather large😄Also I think their engine is a water-cooled Can Am Edited June 8 by Don J
Litespeed Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Definately water cooled, so smaller openings needed than air-cooled. It should be a great engine/ drive combo esp at the price. A dedicated water cooled engine and derated compared to potential power. At a converted mower engine price. Love it
Thruster88 Posted June 8 Posted June 8 Can Am is a BRP product. So it's a Rotax, should be excellent. Could be a 582 replacement on Thrusters in the future.
facthunter Posted June 8 Posted June 8 V twins have an advantage in pistons flywheel effect. There is never more than ONE piston stopped at the same time. There's an optimum angle . It's about 67 degrees. That motor has a flywheel. If it's going to keep it, it should be the same end as the drive is taken from.. Nev
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