The main gear is constructed as a fiberglass spring. Airfoil of the elevator as well as the rudder uses symmetric NACA 0012 and their construction does not differ from the construction of flaps. Vertical stabilizer is an integrated part of fuselage. Of wooden construction has a classic configuration with an elevator and a rudder. Aileron control system uses rods, deflections are differential. AirleronsĪre wooden with one beam, ribs, plywood and linen cover. The flaps are wooden with plywood and a linen cover. The wing is fitted with electric slotted flaps with pre-programmed deflections at 13°, 29° and 37°. Behind the beam the wing is consists of wooden ribs with a short auxiliary beam. This part is covered by wooden plywood, remaining parts are covered by linen. There are fuel tanks (2x35l) in central part in front of beam. The wing is rectangular in the central part and trapezial with short winglets at the ends. With semi-laminar airfoil MS (1) – 313 has wooden structure. An unusually large and easily accessible luggage compartment is located behind the seats. The seats are fitted by four-point safety belts. There are two adjustable seats in the cockpit with a 22 cm lengthwise shift. Roomy and richly glassed-in cockpit offers a great view to all directions – included right over the cockpit (and consequently to the turn in tilts). FuselageĪlmost circular cross-section fuselage of the aircraft is made as closed fiberglass shell with foam core. Is a single engine, two seat side-by-side braced high-wing ultralight monoplane of mixed, mainly composite structure with fixed tricycle undercarriage. Woodhopper: A modern designed all-wood ultralight that looks like a blast.Ultralight aircraft SKYLANE UL SKYLANE UL Russian Argo: Here's a clean looking Russian design that looks pretty easy to build. Ramsey Flying Bathtub: Another famous and popular early homebuilt, the flying bathtub was easy to build and a supposedly flew very well. Powell PH Racer Biplane: Here's a good looking 1920s small racing biplane that would be a great build today. Pietenpol Sky Scout: This is the single place version of the Air Camper, this one with a Ford Model T engine. This one is a two place version featuring a Ford Model A engine. Pietenpol Air Camper: Perhaps one of the most famous, and most constructed early homebuilts. Northrup 1928 Glider: An early publication of Jack Northrup's (I assume?) The article in in Spanish. The Monerai Sailplane: A modern, high performance sailplane with a power option, now in the public domain. The Lincoln Biplane: Looks pretty small to me, but might be just the thing for someone looking for an ultra compact homebuilt. Nice designs like this just should not be allowed to fade into obscurity. The Henderson Longster: Yet another vintahge ride that was popular way back when. Goat 4 Glider: A modern designed open glider, very well detailed. A bit more work than some but the results should be worth it. Gere Biplane: A classic 1920s biplane design for the home builder. Georgia's Special: A very nice looking early parasol monoplane.
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Very well detailed large scale prints (in French) available now for free download. THis has been and still is a popular homebuilt in Europe. Henri's family graciously offered his design to the public domain after his passing. Pou-du-Ciel (Sky Flea): Henri Mignet's famous French tandem wing design from 1934. The article shows it doing aerobatics.Ĭhilton High Performance Monoplane: A British design, this good looking airplane is very well detailed and looks well designed.Ĭhurch Midwing: This is a mid-wing variant of the famous Heath Parasol, of which many were built and flown back in the depression era.ĭriggs Dart: Another popular 1920s design, the Driggs was quite a popular plane among pioneering hombuilders. Heath Biplane Glider: This 2-place glider was designed by one of the famous hombuilt aircraft pioneers, Heath. Looks like at least one was built and flown. This was once in production.īaby Bullet: An early racing monoplane of 1920s design. ImageĪlco Sportplane: An interesting looking monoplane form the 1920s that looks to be straightforward and sturdy.
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Some of these may or may not be ultralights so may require a pilot's license to fly. These are most older plans for homebuilt aircraft.