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ThomasN · 09-23-2013, 07:55 AM

The structure would not be strong enough. Just take a look at the wood spars and spindley ribs. The landing gear with those spokes do not look beafy enough to support that much weight either. I have been watching a homebuilder build his and it just dont look safe to me even with a 65 hp cont that is 170lbs.
I highly recommend a different choice! You will have a very hard time passing the inspections with such a mod from the original FAA approved design, home built or not.

09-23-2013, 07:55 AM	#31
ThomasN Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spokane Wa. Posts: 271	Re: I'm considering powering a homebuilt airplane with a Ford V-8 Flathead The structure would not be strong enough. Just take a look at the wood spars and spindley ribs. The landing gear with those spokes do not look beafy enough to support that much weight either. I have been watching a homebuilder build his and it just dont look safe to me even with a 65 hp cont that is 170lbs. I highly recommend a different choice! You will have a very hard time passing the inspections with such a mod from the original FAA approved design, home built or not. Last edited by ThomasN; 09-23-2013 at 08:00 AM. Reason: added