Bomb bay on a Onex

[Bacon8tor]

In looking over the fuselage plans for my Onex it looks like there is room for a bomb bay in the tail cone box between the first and second bulkhead.

How much fun would it be to go on a low and slow bombing run with a few 2-3 pound sacks of flour? :lol:

Weight and balance shouldn't be an issue with the 20 lb baggage area allowance. But what about the integrity of the fuselage structure with a large opening in the floor? Could it be reinforced? What about a rush of air into the aft fuselage? Would it matter or could it be deflected? Would elevator or rudders controls be in the way?

Thoughts please.

[Bryan Cotton]

I would go with an external bomb. Most Onex bombing missions should be short range not requiring the drag advantage of internal storage.

[SonexN369UR]

Careful of the FAR's on dropping stuff overboard. Just a thought.
Jack

[vigilant104]

-- You want to modify an aircraft in such a way that packages can be dropped easily and so that the carrying of said packages remains hidden to external observation? Hmmm. If your computer is operating a bit slowly, it may be because DEA and/or CBP are taking an interest in your activities. And maybe you'll even get some help on your next preflight! :)

AOPA on warrantless searches of GA aircraft: http://www.aopa.org/News-and-Video/All-News/2014/April/24/GA-stops-and-searches-continue.aspx

[gtae07]

Heh... some inspiration:

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/s ... stcount=25

[Bryan Cotton]

I would have went with nylon gears. Clever idea though.