Hi Peter, I might be able to help a little with this. First, start here:
https://www.kitplanes.com/predicting-performance/
Second,...
jaredyates
4-Place Kit Builder
Last Activity: 02-24-2026, 02:29 PM
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Location: 36NC, Hickory, NC
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Most of the heat boxes handle this for you. When the heat is off, it all flows into the cowl....Leave a comment:
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There are lots of ways to do this and it can be a tricky area. Between the tunnel and floorboard you will have fuel and brake lines, maybe an antenna...Leave a comment:
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I tried whenever I could to mount things where the tabs were. Some of those things used an3 bolts, though I'd also consider #8 screws especially if it...Leave a comment:
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And be sure to not get them mixed up with your other rivets!Leave a comment:
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John depending on whether you were wanting to land in cow pastures or on small airports, if it was airports, something like a Caravan, Kodiak, or King...Leave a comment:
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The .zip workaround is a good idea, I have also enabled .stp and .step just now with a max file size of 15mb. Let me know if you have any other troub...Leave a comment:
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Mark we can adjust which file types are allowed. What is the extension and what is a typical file size?Leave a comment:
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Excellent thoughts Stephen, thank you as always for your insight. I would also say be sure to check the Operating Limitations. The language varies a little...Leave a comment:
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More support is definitely worth considering. Also, maybe see what your welder thinks about adding a few beads perpendicular to the one that keeps failing,...Leave a comment:
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I wouldn't want a hole that big there. Maybe you can make a patch that attaches to the floorboard with screws and nutplates?Leave a comment:
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Welcome! I have lots of doubts about this being a good mission fit, which isn't to say it's impossible or that someone couldn't do it.
One...Leave a comment:
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I'm not an engineer either, but think of it less about mass distribution and more about surface area. It's like putting feathers on the front of the arrow....Leave a comment:
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Something definitely isn't right Craig and I'm sure it's frustrating! The flap pushrod length sounds like a great place to start. Plans page 12 is drawn...Leave a comment:
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The procedure that Mark was sending out was developed with Bob. It calls for a much longer pipe as I recall, but I have forgotten the spec for how many...Leave a comment:
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The updates to the plans are listed here:
http://bearhawksafety.com/4-place/engineer.html
I think you should go line by line and decide which...Leave a comment:
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