Has anyone built the Stiletto from plans by Richard Laconte? I have started to build and would like to hear about your experience building!
I like to make changes to all my planes, on this stiletto I plan on placing the engine upright & the cockpit in front with the engine which is 4" back over the wing. I am only building for my own amusement, at 74 years old I can't fly em anymore! Thanks R.K.
Some years ago I brought the same topic up.
I must say it didn't go over well.
But then again, nothing I did or introduced to the Forum did.
In spite of this normal behavior
, I wasn't discouraged, never am actually,
I did carry the project some distance.
I actually drew full size plans for a 40 size powered model with an improved airfoil, coupled flaps, AND a more suitable CL wing. I.e. better aspect ratio, but not carried away. Still close to the original design.
I also designed an engine extension shaft that was easily assembled. I offed the shaft assembly to the Forum members at a reasonable price but there were no takers.
Pointless to machine just one.
I believe I had my design at 55" or close to that. I did cut fuselage parts and started building a fuselage. It's around someplace as is my full size plans.
If I was to build one today I'd go Electric.
The motor would disappear in the nose and the battery would be the balance element by placement, as it is anyway.
No need for a machined shaft, KISS.
I hope my reply helps build enthusiasm.
I may take the project back up, now that I'm going Electric and I have more time available for my projects.
Be nice to see where you take this.