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Structural Design vs. Copying

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durabol

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Nov 19, 2009, 9:14:09 PM11/19/09
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I was wondering lately how much are planes structurally designed or
how much do they follow standard construction techniques (copying)
developed for light aircraft?

Brock

brian whatcott

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Nov 20, 2009, 7:07:20 AM11/20/09
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Any engineer worth his salt will copy any feature that contributes to
his goals. Any aircraft that is to be approved by the FAA for a CofA
will be supported by structural analyses.

So the answer is yes to both questions, I guess.

Brian W

Veeduber

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Nov 21, 2009, 1:48:39 PM11/21/09
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On Nov 20, 4:07 am, brian whatcott <betw...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Any engineer worth his salt will copy any feature that contributes to
> his goals. Any aircraft that is to be approved by the FAA for a CofA
> will be supported by structural analyses.
>
> So the answer is yes to both questions, I guess.
>
> Brian W

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Surely both if not all three. (Have drawing table, three sets of
arms, full set of slide rules. For sale, cheap, also, RS-80; needs I/
O card.

-R.S.Hoover

Dan

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Nov 21, 2009, 1:59:25 PM11/21/09
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I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
stuff.....

Dan, U.S. Air Force, retired

jan olieslagers

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Nov 21, 2009, 2:01:10 PM11/21/09
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Veeduber schreef:

> For sale, cheap, also, RS-80; needs I/
> O card.
>
> -R.S.Hoover

Shouldn't that have read TRS-80? Whether or no, glad to see you around,
Bob! Been too awful long.
KA

Morgans

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Nov 21, 2009, 4:16:09 PM11/21/09
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"Dan" <B24...@aol.com> wrote

> I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
> stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
> stuff.....

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THAT answer is sooo easy. I use the line all of the time....

Because I MIGHT need it, some day. <g>
--
Jim in NC

P.S. Good to see you back in the funny papers, Veeduber.


Steve Hix

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Nov 21, 2009, 10:12:17 PM11/21/09
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> "Dan" <B24...@aol.com> wrote
>
> > I use Microstation, it takes up less space than all the mechanical
> > stuff. Now, if I can figure out why I still keep all the mechanical
> > stuff.....

The power might go out.

Belt *and* suspenders.

Dan

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Nov 21, 2009, 11:15:54 PM11/21/09
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For CAD I use a 486 computer for which no battery is available
anymore. A year ago I had to do without until I could rig a new battery.
I needed to do some simple drawings and the old kit was dusted off.

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