Return-Path: Received: from [65.173.216.71] (HELO mtasmtp1-clev.cle.ms.philips.com) by logan.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 4.2b3) with ESMTP id 90649 for lml@lancair.net; Wed, 26 May 2004 09:13:31 -0400 Received: from picker.com ([149.59.192.105]) by mtasmtp1-clev.cle.ms.philips.com (Lotus Domino Release 5.0.11) with SMTP id 2004052609084213:18178 ; Wed, 26 May 2004 09:08:42 -0400 Received: from [149.59.204.68] (HELO Philips.com) by picker.com (CommuniGate Pro SMTP 3.3b1) with ESMTP id 16580351 for lml@lancair.net; Wed, 26 May 2004 09:13:25 -0400 Message-ID: <40B497E6.7080501@Philips.com> Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 09:13:10 -0400 From: Rob Logan Reply-To: Rob@Logan.com User-Agent: Mozilla Thunderbird 0.5 (X11/20040214) X-Accept-Language: en-us, en MIME-Version: 1.0 To: lml@lancair.net Subject: CADCOR Chanute, wing by Greg Cole X-MIMETrack: Itemize by SMTP Server on mtasmtp1-clev/P/SERVER/PHILIPS-CLE(Release 5.0.11 |July 24, 2002) at 05/26/2004 09:08:42 AM, Serialize by Router on mtasmtp1-clev/P/SERVER/PHILIPS-CLE(Release 5.0.11 |July 24, 2002) at 05/26/2004 09:08:50 AM, Serialize complete at 05/26/2004 09:08:50 AM Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed The legacy (columbia and Sparrowhawk) wing designer, Greg Cole has another project in the air... new from http://www.aero-news.net http://www.cadcor.com/ http://www.aero-news.net/images/content/sportav/2004/CADCOR-Chanute-0504-3A.jpg Flight Testing: CADCOR Chanute New Carbon-Fiber Aerobat Cascade Aircraft Development Company of Oregon (CADCOR) has commenced testing of a new, high performance, 2 place, carbon fiber, aerobatic aircraft called "the Chanute". The first flight in type was April 23, 2004. In the subsequent 30 days, CADCOR has logged 50 sorties evaluating flight characteristics in both the normal and unlimited aerobatic envelopes. Initial indications are that the company will achieve their design goals from the number one aircraft forward including a roll rate in excess of 360 degrees per second, more than ten seconds of vertical penetration, a thrust to weight ratio less than 4.5 lbs/hp, excellent ground handling, and superior control. The aircraft incorporates several innovations, among which is a variable chord, constant hinge point, spadeless aileron which uses a L.E.A.F. (Leading Edge Alteration Form) to tailor the control feel to personal preferences. Other hallmark features include the "Cool Face" cowling; the disc-damped tailwheel; and the Oregon Aero/Paraphernalia/Acrobelt seating system. The prototype is powered by a LY-CON AEIO 540 with an MT 3 blade propeller. Greg Cole Consulting of Bend (OR), designer of the multiple world record holding Sparrowhawk glider, is the project aerodynamicist. The prime subcontractor for the Chanute airframe is Composites Unlimited of Scappoose (OR). The construction process and structural evaluation utilized the FEMAP/NASTRANS software program for which the Chanute was featured in the September, 2003 edition of High Performance Composites. Flight testing is being conducted by Len Fox of L.A. Fox Unlimited, Bend (OR), an FAA DER Test Pilot and unlimited aerobatic competitor. At the completion of testing, CADCOR plans to construct additional airframes which will be offered for sale in the experimental category later this year. The Chanute will be on display at Airventure 2004 in Oshkosh (WI) July 27 - August 2. FMI: http://www.cadcor.com