From: "bob_chiang2" <rhc3@...>
Date: Monday, July 29, 2002 12:26 PM
Subject: Lightning Bug
Date: Monday, July 29, 2002 12:26 PM
Subject: Lightning Bug
Hi all,
I've finally ordered a bunch of carbon tubes and have begun
construction of a Bug. I decided to go light: substituted 1/20" balsa
for the fuse sides, laminated my own ply using balsa, and I'm making
built-up wing ribs. Considering the material that goes into the stock
sheet ribs, it probably isn't worth the effort, and I hope they are
strong enough, but I'm far enough along that I don't want to chicken
out now. For ease of construction I made a template for the top
surface of the wing, and have cut all of the rib top members using
this same shape.
I'm considering using laminated wing tips, and built up tail surfaces
if people think they'd be strong enough. I intend to use the
cruciform tail that is posted in the photos section. Does anyone have
suggestions to modify the tail surface areas based on further flying
experience?
What do people think of substituting a pair of 1/8" square balsa spars
with 1/32" shear webbing instead of the carbon spar?
I also ordered some .53 ounce glass cloth, and light carbon mat. I've
read about using water based polyurethane instead of epoxy resin or CA
glue. Does anyone have comments about this process?
Thanks in advance for any comments or suggestions.