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100% "Scale" Elfe p2
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Jolly Roger
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- Joined: 30 May 2015, 20:35
- Location: Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire
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B Sharp
Re: 100% "Scale" Elfe p2
Interesting Rog, but one has to ask WHY?
Surely if you build a 1:1 scale aircraft you climb in and fly it yourself!
Brian.
Surely if you build a 1:1 scale aircraft you climb in and fly it yourself!
Brian.
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Jolly Roger
- Posts: 575
- Joined: 30 May 2015, 20:35
- Location: Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire
Re: 100% "Scale" Elfe p2
I feel the same Brian, although I still love all the engineering and craftsmanship that must have gone into it. I'd be interested to know its flying weight, presumably much less than the piloted version judging by the guy lifting the nose by himself.
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Phill Tadman
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- Joined: 18 Aug 2015, 20:38
- Location: South Cambs
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Paul_Williams
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- Joined: 18 Mar 2015, 17:53
Re: 100% "Scale" Elfe p2
I suspect the reason is that the authorities would not allow a manned replica because the original drawings no longer exist.
The original was a brilliant piece of design but the wing ribs are remarkably thin and all the structure is parred to the bone and might not meet todays strength requirements. It would be interesting to see it flown at the true scale weight, as the original was said to be a bit of a handful.
What a great achievement and a wonderful bit of flying - well done that man.
Paul
The original was a brilliant piece of design but the wing ribs are remarkably thin and all the structure is parred to the bone and might not meet todays strength requirements. It would be interesting to see it flown at the true scale weight, as the original was said to be a bit of a handful.
What a great achievement and a wonderful bit of flying - well done that man.
Paul