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Hangar Flying / Back Seat Fuel Tank Construction/Plumbing

« on: April 11, 2006, 01:49:16 PM »

I am two years into the construction of a new VE. After reading a recent post from Waiter, I'd like to ask for suggestions/opinions about aux fuel tanks in a Varieze and Pro's/Con's for back seat vs. wing pod tanks, etc. I am also open to suggestions about plumbing, mounting, and any other idea you might have on installation. Photos, diagrams, or links to websites would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance,
Trevor
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Hangar Flying / Varieze Main Wing Anhedral

« on: May 24, 2005, 10:05:24 AM »

Gentlemen, I am nearly finished with my second varieze wing and will soon be mounting the attach brackets to the center spar. Over the years I have read a few opinions on the main wing anhedral. Some feel the plane flies better with the anhedral decreased or removed altogether. While I tend to be a stock builder and embrace few modifications, this is one change that cannot be made later. If you have flown a VE with this type of modification and can make a recommendation, I would like to hear from you. Thanks in advance,
Trevor

Hangar Flying / Engine for Varieze

« on: January 25, 2005, 06:48:35 AM »

Gentlemen,
For the VE drivers, what did your total engine package weigh? I am half-way through the fuselage construction and have started saving for an engine. There are several new types available. Jabiru has a 4 cylinder (85HP) a 6 cylinder (120HP) and an eight cylinder (170HP) on the market. See the link below for engine weights.

http://www.usjabiru.com/aircraft_engines.htm

The weights given seem to include everything but exhaust. I built the "Eric Cobb" longer nose and have room to put the battery up front to balance more engine. Does the extra HP offset the extra weight of the 8-cylinder or is it just too much. I'm interested to see what your Ve engine installations weighed.
Thanks,
Trevor