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Re: CD II 10 Dec 2013 21:00 #470

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Hi Phil,

I'm impressed by the Axel 2. Not much details on the web about it. Still very much a prototype I guess. The weight appears to be 55kgs un-powered. The wing is a carbon-fibre/foam monocoque, and therefore dosen't have spars or ribs.
When you first mention it, I taught you were referring to the Apis, which is more of a sailplane than an ultralight.

The article by Garry is very interesting. The carbon-dragon's main performance is it's sink-rate and turning circle, allowing it to stay aloft in very light conditions, perfect for Ireland.

Ken.

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Subject: FW: [Carbondragonbuildersandpilots] Re: CD II

Hi Ken,

Here are the links to the Axel2 ultra-light glider I was trying to remember the name of - the original prototype was unpowered but the latest version has a pop-up elecric pod - see the picassa pics. Pretty neat... and food for thought!

Phil.

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Subject: [Carbondragonbuildersandpilots] Re: CD II

Kenny it appears it is 82kg with Motor and Prop!

www.homebuiltairplanes.com/forums/soarin...omebuilt-glider.html

picasaweb.google.com/108109095271638092325/Axel2

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> there apear to be conflicting weight numbers -- I saw 80 Kg somewhere -- I don't think you can do it for 55 KG -- If you can -- I'm in!

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