http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/ Mustang Aeronautics Inc. Makers of the Midget Mustang & Mustang II Kit Aircraft Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:14:04 GMT CaptonZap@... http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28012 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28012 In a message dated 2/9/2010 7:05:01 PM Mountain Standard Time, mark.supinski@... writes: Hello all- Well, we're back to ready for 1st flight of our Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:56:31 GMT Michael Osmers http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28011 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28011 I was particularly wondering about the canopy jettison issue, particularly since it is an aerobatic aircraft. Any suggestions on this subject? Mike Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:32:47 GMT Mark R. Supinski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28010 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28010 I'm sure Ted would love to -- as soon as I remove the rotary engine & install a Lycoming... ;-) Mark Wed, 10 Feb 2010 05:30:22 GMT Kirk Harrell http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28009 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28009 Maybe you could get Ted Lemen to do it! My test pilot said the only money changing hands would be if he had something like an inflight fire and had to make an Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:04:59 GMT Mark R. Supinski http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28008 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28008 Hello all- Well, we're back to ready for 1st flight of our Mustang II and we've decided to get an experienced test pilot for the initial flights. Can anyone Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:05:12 GMT allen kittleson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28007 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28007 If you're not yet to the drawing board, I expect anything could be designed to work on the bird...the thing I'd be thinking of is "Will this thing really Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:21:57 GMT Dustin Lobner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28006 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28006 Wow. That last shot with the broke i-beam made me go O-: That was from the big snowstorm the last couple of days I take it? Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:15:49 GMT Dustin Lobner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28005 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28005 Yeah, my "what ifing" is a bit excessive...it's one of those things, it'll be awhile before I start the actual build and even then it'll be years before Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:08:56 GMT Mike Muetzel http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28004 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28004 good point, mr kittleson. from my limited experience (only 'bout 1200 hours w/chute) GET A BACKPACK NOT A SEATPACK!!!!!! Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:55:48 GMT Chris http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28003 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28003 Which makes me envision the BRS attached to the engine mount giving you a situation where the engine/prop parachutes down nicely while you sit there thinking Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:17:23 GMT David http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28002 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28002 This sucks... No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.733 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/2677 - Release Date: 02/09/10 Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:15:32 GMT Tim http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28001 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28001 Speed x Weight, means a very solid attachment point is needed, which wouldn't leave with the chute, once deployed....Engineering again. CldLk-Tim ... From: Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:40:33 GMT allen kittleson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28000 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/28000 Your "what ifing" has now taken on a new dimension... In all seriousness, if you are that concerned about so many potential problems, the solution is simpler Tue, 09 Feb 2010 18:49:16 GMT Chad http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/27999 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/27999 Predictably, we should see some variation in the main gear styles and dimensions. The gear lengths have become progressively longer with the more recent Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:10:16 GMT Dustin Lobner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/27998 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mustangaero/message/27998 That and fuel leaks can and do happen. Fuel spray on the hot exhaust...no good. *shrugs* one of the main reasons for Experimental airplanes is education. I'm