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by Ethylene
Mon Jan 20, 2025 8:08 pm
Forum: Ultralight Newbe Questions
Topic: Badlands vs truelite vs aerolite
Replies: 8
Views: 74

Re: Badlands vs truelite vs aerolite

The Avid Champion / Kitfox Lite / Belite / Badlands lineage are simply lesser powered, lighter weight, single seat AIRPLANES, sharing the characteristics of thier bigger siblings (Flyers and Kitfoxes). Moving from a 37 hp, 250 lbs EW, 500 lbs GW Legit 103 to a 65 hp, 400 lbs EW, 850 lbs GW E-A/B is ...
by Ethylene
Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:24 am
Forum: Badland Builds
Topic: Build Log Discussion - Bruce_L
Replies: 106
Views: 52577

Re: Build Log Discussion - Bruce_L

One of the most important tips for improving speed is airfoils over the struts. Round tubing is very drag inducing. I don't know if Chris has it, but U-Flyit does. ABS plastic is light, but wood corner molding, or 2 strips of chair molding run thru a sander works good with a little router work. The...