Hi Paul I found this in my search for a new plane.  Prototype is in
process.

http://www.shearwateraircraft.com/Technical.html

All the best

Marc Joseph

"The thrust line is low eliminating induced drag."

This thrust line position does nothing to eliminate induced
drag due to the thrust line being out of line with the major
drag sources.

It also has nothing to do with induced drag due to lift.
All airplanes have induced drag due to lift regardless
of the position of the thrust line.

The tail boom is too flexible.

If they don't understand this they have no business
designing airplanes.

Probably a stock scam anyway.
Don't send them money yet.

Paul Lamar


Paul,

How did you determine that the tail is too flexible?

Thanks,
Gordon

Mark II eyeball calibration. AKA 55 years of experience :)
What the designers are forgetting is the twisting turbulence from
the prop. Once your tail falls off you can kiss your ... goodbye
again :)

See the previous message on the 20B e-shaft.

Check out this book. The bible of aircraft design.

Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures (Hardcover)
by E. F. Bruhn (Author)

http://www.amazon.com/Analysis-Design-Flight-Vehicle-Structures/dp/0961523409

Paul