rgmwa Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Here's one for Red750's list. https://youtu.be/hxrvSocW7IM?si=K0IC9yVdW33NvM5g 2 2
red750 Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Thanks rgm, but I can't get any details, and there are hardly any usable photos. A number of Youtube videos. There is a forum, which I didn't register for, with member comments like this forum, which have all been redacted out. There is nothing with description, history or specifications. The Wikipedia page when you search for Pchelka-2 brings up the twin engine Antonov An-14, whose model name is Pchelka, Bee in English.
rgmwa Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 No worries, Red. You don't have a Manned Model Aircraft category anyway. 1
onetrack Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Here's a FB video of the machine. It reportedly uses an "RMZ-250" engine, which is a Suzuki motorbike engine. 25 reactions · 11 shares | Flight on a homemade plane Pchelka, taking... WWW.FACEBOOK.COM Flight on a homemade plane Pchelka, taking off from a simple road near the forest. Aircraft weight 65 kg, rmz-250 engine, legal flights in zone G, 😍👑✌ 1
facthunter Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Maybe it's an MZ engine. 2 of them are used in a Cri Cri (cricket). Nev 2
rgmwa Posted January 6 Author Posted January 6 I notice it has a pretty big gap between the wing and fuselage and no wing root seals, which is not good for aerodynamic efficiency and could potentially be a safety issue due to disturbed airflow. 1
planedriver Posted January 6 Posted January 6 Surely it's what's known as an ultralight ultralight. Interesting though! Not good once the sun gets up and thermals kick in. You could wind up anywhere, even places you'd never wish to visit.. 1
Thruster88 Posted January 6 Posted January 6 The 18hp mk3 Skycraft Scout only weighed 59kg empty. 4 2
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 05:26 AM Posted Saturday at 05:26 AM On 06/01/2026 at 7:14 PM, rgmwa said: I notice it has a pretty big gap between the wing and fuselage and no wing root seals, which is not good for aerodynamic efficiency and could potentially be a safety issue due to disturbed airflow. What sort of tape can you use to cover gaps.
rgmwa Posted Saturday at 05:33 AM Author Posted Saturday at 05:33 AM 6 minutes ago, BrendAn said: What sort of tape can you use to cover gaps. Anything that won't peel off under the airflow. Duck tape, `100 mile per hour' tape, etc. 1 1
facthunter Posted Saturday at 05:39 AM Posted Saturday at 05:39 AM Where the duck does the Tape go? Nev 1
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 05:41 AM Posted Saturday at 05:41 AM 1 minute ago, facthunter said: Where the duck does the Tape go? Nev I thought about trying it on the xair aileron and elevator gaps. 1
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 05:42 AM Posted Saturday at 05:42 AM Bunnings aerospace have the cloth reinforced tape, might be worth a shot. 1
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 05:43 AM Posted Saturday at 05:43 AM I can keep the xair under 100mph I suppose 😁 3
rgmwa Posted Saturday at 05:53 AM Author Posted Saturday at 05:53 AM Friends of mine have just restored a Bowers Bi-Baby and have sealed the lower wing gaps with ordinary silver duct tape. Seems to work. The Bi-Baby is flat out at about 70kts. 2
facthunter Posted Saturday at 05:58 AM Posted Saturday at 05:58 AM It's DUCT Tape anyhow. Nothing to do with Ducks. This Micro plane is kept Light. Nev 1 1
rgmwa Posted Saturday at 06:12 AM Author Posted Saturday at 06:12 AM Not quite, Nev. It was originally called `duck' tape because it was cloth/canvas based. It became popularly known as duct tape after the war when it was used for sealing metal ducts. 1
facthunter Posted Saturday at 06:30 AM Posted Saturday at 06:30 AM What it's called NOW is most relevant because it's a different Product. DUCK was Probably a Brand Maybe because it was waterproof. We still use Terms like "band Aid" Fix.. (Bodge Repair). Nev 1
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 06:37 AM Posted Saturday at 06:37 AM 41 minutes ago, rgmwa said: Friends of mine have just restored a Bowers Bi-Baby and have sealed the lower wing gaps with ordinary silver duct tape. Seems to work. The Bi-Baby is flat out at about 70kts. Duct tape. Hammer, shifter and a packet of cable ties can fix anything 1 1
facthunter Posted Saturday at 06:41 AM Posted Saturday at 06:41 AM Keep away from anything I have to do with, please and don't say that in your L2 exam. Nev 1
BrendAn Posted Saturday at 06:45 AM Posted Saturday at 06:45 AM 3 minutes ago, facthunter said: Keep away from anything I have to do with, please and don't say that in your L2 exam. Nev I am coming to fix your car 2
facthunter Posted Saturday at 06:51 AM Posted Saturday at 06:51 AM Not if my Dogs have a say in it. ( Plus the Booby traps.) Nev 1
rgmwa Posted Saturday at 06:52 AM Author Posted Saturday at 06:52 AM 17 minutes ago, facthunter said: What it's called NOW is most relevant because it's a different Product. DUCK was Probably a Brand Maybe because it was waterproof. We still use Terms like "band Aid" Fix.. (Bodge Repair). Nev Duck tape and duct tape are different products, but duct tape is commonly used for both. It is also a brand. It is water resistant. Agreed. 1
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