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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die  Posted: 08 May 2020, 00:14 |
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If I recall correctly the rear window cracked at static - ambient pressure.
Correct.
I think he left the front jacked up over the weekend one time and it was cracked when he cam back.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 09 May 2020, 13:43 |
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Username Protected wrote: I think he left the front jacked up over the weekend one time and it was cracked when he cam back. Oh, well there's your problem; it wasn't the window, the cabin flexed! Easy to fix, just don't jack it like that anymore. 
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 09 May 2020, 17:45 |
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Maybe he can sell time in it as a ground-based hyperbaric pressure chamber. That should be able to hold 1PSI before the windows flex and blow out. The one I saw for wound care after a fire looked like a giant vinyl and rip stop balloon with a zipper. Hopefully this could withstand it.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 10 May 2020, 00:11 |
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Raptor engine powered by salt water. Range can be extended if pilot and passengers need to urinate.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 10 May 2020, 10:39 |
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Username Protected wrote: Just buy the plans from a previous venture, leaving out the BD5 for bandwidth That would never work. Wrong polars.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 10 May 2020, 23:15 |
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Username Protected wrote: Just buy the plans from a previous venture, leaving out the BD5 for bandwidth That one turned out real well.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 10:34 |
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Username Protected wrote: Just buy the plans from a previous venture, leaving out the BD5 for bandwidth That one turned out real well.
Was it ever determined what the issue was with the VK-30?
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 12:39 |
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Username Protected wrote: Just buy the plans from a previous venture, leaving out the BD5 for bandwidth That would never work. Wrong polars.
Nice!
Whatever happened to that guy?
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 13:02 |
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Username Protected wrote:
That would never work. Wrong polars.
Nice! Whatever happened to that guy?
Pretty sure he got the :banhammer:.....
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 14:53 |
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Username Protected wrote: Was it ever determined what the issue was with the VK-30? A recent one crashed. For the recent accident, I have not seen a definitive answer. But looks like the drive shaft failed based on the early reports. The plane had serious CG, Stall, and engine issues. Engine issues were mostly heat and/or the drive shaft. Harmonics and torsional vibration are a significant problem. From a practical standpoint, only way to make that kind of design work is with a narrow turbine so there is minimal shaft extension. Tim
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 15:47 |
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Username Protected wrote:
Pretty sure he got the :banhammer:.....
His account still appears active.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 16:36 |
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Username Protected wrote:
Pretty sure he got the :banhammer:.....
His account still appears active.
No kidding? I can't even recall his name now.
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Post subject: Re: Raptor Aircraft 5 Seat Pressurized 3,600 NM Range Die Posted: 11 May 2020, 16:47 |
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Username Protected wrote: No kidding? I can't even recall his name now. It's easy to find- there is only one thread you have to search.
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