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In the video, Troy Woodland details a new ultralight aircraft project that revisits simpler, more economical designs from the past, incorporating technology from his previous Super Stole and Highlander aircraft. The new design is narrower and uses a boom tube tail section to simplify manufacturing and reduce costs. This ultralight aims to meet Part 103 regulations and is available as both a kit and a ready-to-fly option. Key features include a lightweight, 62-pound engine with 37 horsepower, and spoiler-based roll control, referred to as spoilerons, which enhance handling without adverse yaw but lack the tactile feedback of traditional ailerons. To mitigate this, a spring tensioning system is being added to improve pilot feedback, akin to power steering. The project reflects advancements in propulsion and materials technology over the past 20 years, making it easier to build Part 103 compliant aircraft today. Highlighting a personal connection, Troy also discusses his appreciation for the Reed's Javelin airplane, an inspiration from his early flying days, and plans to create a similar, easily buildable aircraft. Viewers are invited to follow the ongoing project's progress on the Just Aircraft website.
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In this part of the video, Troy Woodland discusses a new ultralight aircraft project, contrasting it with his previous work on the Super Stole. Despite apparent differences, the new design incorporates some of the same technology. Troy explains that he is revisiting ultralight aircraft, which offer a more economical and sometimes more fun flying experience compared to more powerful planes like the 180-horsepower Titan he currently flies. The new ultralight is derived from the Super Stole or Highlander airframe but is simplified and made narrower by 12 inches to look more like traditional ultralights from the past 40 years. This design choice, including a boom tube tail section, makes manufacturing easier and less expensive, while staying true to ultralight aircraft aesthetics. The project aims to adhere to part 103 regulations and offers both kit and ready-to-fly options for customers.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the potential of using a specific engine for an aircraft project due to its lightweight design (62 pounds) and predicted thrust (37 horsepower). They mention successfully meeting the weight requirements with an additional 15-20 pounds to spare. Although the wings and spoilers for roll control are finished, they weren’t brought along to the event. The speaker is optimistic about the engine’s performance, predicting over 200 pounds of thrust, despite some skepticism based on past experiences. They acknowledge advancements in propulsion and material technology over the past two decades, making it easier to build Part 103 airplanes today. The segment closes with a discussion on the spoiler-based roll control system, termed spoilerons, which offers interesting handling characteristics and eliminates adverse yaw.
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In this part of the video, the speakers discuss the implementation and impact of interceptors (also referred to as spoilers) on aircraft performance. They explain how the use of interceptors on the Super STOL aircraft allowed it to fly at very slow speeds and handle high angles of attack effectively, providing exceptional roll control even in turbulent conditions. However, interceptors do not offer the same tactile feedback to pilots as traditional ailerons do, leading to a neutral stick feel. To address this, they plan to implement a spring tensioning and centering system to improve pilot feedback. They also note that the effectiveness remains the same but compares it to a form of power steering for aircraft. The conversation briefly mentions the visual similarity to the Team Air Bike aircraft, an external cockpit design that is well-liked in the aviation community.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their appreciation for the Reed’s Javelin airplane and shares a personal history with it, dating back 20 years to when they first learned to fly. They express interest in building a similar aircraft, highlighting its simpler design without many cowlings or a large windshield, making it easier and faster to construct. The speaker mentions the addition of a small windscreen on their personal build. They emphasize the ongoing nature of the project and invite viewers to follow progress on their website, noting a general enthusiasm for the innovative and accessible aviation projects from Just Aircraft.