FLYING BOAT L-31

FLYING BOAT L-3129.09.2012 G. has a new plane the boat under the designation L-31 and “New Faith.” Now the aircraft has been tested in acquitting all the calculations and hopes. Manufactured flying boat in the Samara aviation sportunterricht club under the direction of G. Annenkovo. L-31 means: the triple boat with a single engine (Rotах-912).

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SCHOOL OF AIRCRAFT (PART 3)

SCHOOL OF AIRCRAFT (PART 3)AIRPLANE FOR TWO. Most of aircraft fans, began his career in aviation with the construction of a single aircraft in the end come to the conclusion that such machines are extremely limited – to fly them only in calm weather; two-stroke engine is reliable, that does not allow the pilot to depart from the aerodrome; any significant cargo on such aircraft can’t be transported, and for learning single aircraft is not suitable.

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THE SIX-WHEELED AMPHIBIOUS

THE SIX-WHEELED AMPHIBIAN

Participants and guests of the all-Union review-competition of self-made ATVs in Arkhangelsk were surprised to find that in the city there is a whole Amateur “industry” for the manufacture of such machines on the low-pressure tires. And the scale of it so large that it can only be explained by a rare combination of factors such as the availability of the industrial base, proximity to nature with its roadless spaces and a large number of enthusiasts. Characteristically, acquire pneumatic-tired machines and townspeople, and villagers: for travel on fishing, hunting, mushrooms and berries. Consider also that for some it is the only vehicle suitable to local conditions.

THE SHIP ON THE PILLOW

THE SHIP ON THE PILLOWThis is a hovercraft I built for several years. Engine – from VAZ-2108 with a capacity of 74 HP, Case – fiberglass, fiberglass epoxy resin, is made of the type “sandwich” with the Styrofoam plates. The structure weight was about 370 kg. propeller – propelling three-bladed, with a diameter of sweeping the surface 1700 mm and variable in place of step. There are still two the blower for pressurization of the airbag. Skirt the cushions are made from French awning waterproof material with a density of 600 g/m2.

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TRAILER WITH LADDER

Single axle trailer light truck or SUVMy buddy with a passenger all-terrain vehicle UAZ Hunter and a cargo car of the raised passableness, the GAZ-66, popularly known as “shishiga”, has designed and manufactured a single-axle trailer suitable for both machines. Specifications and dimensions of their cars, oddly enough, close, in addition to speed, however, when riding with the trailer speed is still limited. Of course, buddy could buy a ready-made trailer (it probably would have been even cheaper), but it took him not quite normal, what is not for sale.

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SAILBOAT-UNIVERSAL

SAILBOAT-UNIVERSALIf you manage to build such menopausic, then you immediately become the owner of a “flotilla”! In fact: craft the proposed design for its small size called the author of “Hummingbird”, very simple conversion could be a Dinghy, a windsurfer, and a row boat. And it will be useful not only for recreation, but also serve as a great trainer for beginners.

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SCHOOL OF AIRCRAFT (PART 4)

SCHOOL OF AIRCRAFT (PART 4)AIRPLANE FOR TWO. Use of a low powered engine in a two-seater suggests several options of its aerodynamic layout. If not enough power, you can increase the load-bearing properties of the wing, increasing its area (and in the first place – scope). As an example, this approach can cause a plane to the ATL (the company “Robin”) and a series of French double units of the company, “Fournier”. These machines are made entirely of plastic and is fitted with lightweight motors air cooling capacity from 60 to 70 HP wing Area from 10 m2 and a span of about 10 m.

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