cluttonfred
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Does anyone have any idea how light the lightest V-Star build has been? Say a VW or A-65, no electrical system, no options? The reason I ask is because I have been looking around fora light two-seat biplane to meet European microlight rules (992 lbs gross, 40 mph landing speed).
It occurs to me that if you deleted the fuselage fuel tank (leaving just the center section tank) you might be able to fit in a forward jump seat (no dual controls) for hopping rides. You could move the rudder pedals as far outboard as possible to be alongside the passenger. You'd have to build very light, use ultralight-type wheels and brakes,little paint, make do with a small motor, but it does seem doable.
Very tempting...thoughts?
[V-Star image from the Starduster pages at Aircraft Spruce]
It occurs to me that if you deleted the fuselage fuel tank (leaving just the center section tank) you might be able to fit in a forward jump seat (no dual controls) for hopping rides. You could move the rudder pedals as far outboard as possible to be alongside the passenger. You'd have to build very light, use ultralight-type wheels and brakes,little paint, make do with a small motor, but it does seem doable.
Very tempting...thoughts?
[V-Star image from the Starduster pages at Aircraft Spruce]
