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Re: Conex
by NWade » Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:16 pm
RodgerC wrote:Wow...That should get tongues wagging...Nice.
Eh. Just because a thing is possible doesn't mean it is wise. :roll:
--Noel
P.S. In case anyone gets wound-up by my response: As a former auto-racer, I have the same reaction when I see Hondas outfitted with super-wide tires, cut springs, excess camber, and lots of stickers. On the one hand, its not the best way to make those cars drive better/faster - and it certainly doesn't make their car any safer. But on the other hand, relatively few of them will suffer a catastrophic mechanical failure/accident as a result of their choices. So I can laugh and move on and not get too worked up...
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Re: Conex
by WaiexN143NM » Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:17 pm
Hi all,
Very nice indeed . Don't know if this is something Sonex LLC would be interested in. Engineering review for any beef up kit, maybe a FWF kit offered ?? We definitely need more engine options, I think sonex would sell more airframe kits with more engine options. Keep us posted!! What size prop u using? Ground clearance ok? Slightly longer gear legs may be the trick. Hoping you can bring it to Oshkosh !
Congrats!! Bryan u beat everyone to naming rights!
WaiexN143NM
Michael RADTKE
Very nice indeed . Don't know if this is something Sonex LLC would be interested in. Engineering review for any beef up kit, maybe a FWF kit offered ?? We definitely need more engine options, I think sonex would sell more airframe kits with more engine options. Keep us posted!! What size prop u using? Ground clearance ok? Slightly longer gear legs may be the trick. Hoping you can bring it to Oshkosh !
Congrats!! Bryan u beat everyone to naming rights!
WaiexN143NM
Michael RADTKE
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Re: Conex
by fastj22 » Sun Jan 31, 2016 4:32 pm
That retro vacuum venturi on the side really makes it complete!
Creative work on raising the tank to clear the starter.
I assume you started with a stock motor mount and altered it to fit the O200?
Creative work on raising the tank to clear the starter.
I assume you started with a stock motor mount and altered it to fit the O200?
John Gillis
SEL Private, Comm Glider, Tow pilot (Pawnee Driver)
Waiex N116YX, Jabiru 3300, Tail dragger,
First flight, 3/16/2013. 403 hours and climbing.
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Re: Conex
by Bryan Cotton » Sun Jan 31, 2016 5:04 pm
WaiexN143NM wrote:Bryan u beat everyone to naming rights!
WaiexN143NM
Michael RADTKE
Michael,
Ed named it the Conex last December on this forum- I just remembered!
Looks great Ed and I am interested to hear about the plusses and minuses as you test. Though I am still an Aerovee fan I applaud your effort.
Bryan Cotton
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
Poplar Grove, IL C77
Waiex 191 N191YX
Taildragger, Aerovee, acro ailerons
dual sticks with sport trainer controls
Prebuilt spars and machined angle kit
Year 2 flying and approaching 200 hours December 23
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Re: Conex
by Rynoth » Sun Jan 31, 2016 10:21 pm
Very interesting! What's the prop clearance in level flight (wheel landing) attitude? How close is the CG to the forward max?
Ryan Roth
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N197RR - Waiex #197 (Turbo Aerovee Taildragger)
Knoxville, TN (Hangar at KRKW)
My project blog: http://www.rynoth.com/wordpress/waiex/
Time-lapse video of my build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8QTd2HoyAM
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Re: Conex
by sonex892. » Mon Feb 01, 2016 3:21 am
I love it. Even the use of old wheel pants to make the cowl blisters. I was pleasantly surprised to see the cowl still looks like a Sonex cowl. Experimenting is really what experimental aviation is about. Thanks for sharing the Pics Ed and good luck with the remaining flight testing.
Steve
Sonex 892
VH-ZSX 3300 jab 193 hrs
Steve
Sonex 892
VH-ZSX 3300 jab 193 hrs
Steve
Lazair kit 1981 sold
Sonerai 2LS plansbuilt 2003 sold
Sonex kit 2010
Sonerai 2LS project rotax 912
Lazair kit 1981 sold
Sonerai 2LS plansbuilt 2003 sold
Sonex kit 2010
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Re: Conex
by Sonerai13 » Mon Feb 01, 2016 9:48 am
I would be really interested to see the weight and balance, what prop is used (length and pitch) and what RPM you run for max and for cruise.
Joe Norris
Sonex N208GD (S/N 450)
Sonerai II N13NN (S/N 1206)
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