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Chris Cosman responded to questions:

Q: What is the design VNE Chris of the new plane?
A: We're designing for about 350.

Q: What HP level do you guys intend to run the three rotor at?
A: We'll have 280 available for takeoff according to Bruce and we'll cruise
just like anyone else, 75% power.  Unless it's a race.

Q: Which PSRU do you intend to use?
A: We're using all of Tracy's peripherals.


The new airplane, without giving away too many details, will be like flying a
Lexus, comfort wise.  An airplane for the plus size pilot.

OK Chris.  I understand your desire to keep the details under wraps until closer
to having a flying prototype.  I'd like to propose sending you my dimensions and
mission and see whether your project is a potential fit.  I'm 6'2" standing, 39"
sitting, 240#, about 24" shoulder to shoulder.  If you add 2" for headphone strap
and "comfort", that works out to a 41" headroom requirement, which is where most
aircraft really fail my comfort test.  The other area is in side-by-side seating,
because I hate being cramped.  43" cabin widths suck; I want at least 48".  The
Velocity XL is about as small (width & height) a cabin as I could stand, and its
even iffy on the headroom depending on how it is built.

So am I going to be comfortable in your aircraft?

Russell Kent

First potential customer for the plans Chris :-)

Russell I have some of the same problems. That is why I went with a 
four place KIS Cruiser.

Paul Lamar
 
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