Hi Dan and group,
I have to agree. Here is another link to a site Mark has for the Robin.
www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/light-...obin-ultralight.html
By the way Dan, I just ordered "The collected works of Stan Hall." I also saw you was co author. Thanks is all I can say.
Regards,
Karl
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> Kenny,
> Thanks for the link to Mark Calder's website. The Robin looks very nicely engineered, with lots of attention to weight control. I'll be following Mark's progress with interest.
> Dan
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> > Don't get me wrong, I think there is some weight-savings there, but my buddy, Mark Calder has been working on a new ultralight for 4-5 years and I think is getting ready to fly before too long. Â Take a look at his fuselage (and you can peruse the rest of his blog -- there are MANY good ideas there), which I think comes in less fabric at 26 Lb. Â Could it be lighter? Â Maybe a bit, but I think it's not so bad.