flyingfool
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I have been trying to find an aerobatic single place biplane that is LSA eligible that I may build some day. I have posted a couple a single place Buddy Baby Lakes and the Smith Mini being LSA eligible.
My search may have led me to my answer in an old 1970's design. The Stolp V-Star (SA-900). Another possibility is the original Stolp Starduster 1 (SA-100).
The V-Star is clearly without a doubt LSA compliant but the aerobatic capability may be a bit lacking especially in roll rate from the little bit of research I've done so far. The SA-100 may be more capable but I'm not sure about the stall speed being able to meet LSA.
Does any one have any info on the V-Star? The articles I've read so far don't give dimensions but it is powered by 65 HP up to 125 HP.
The V-Star is two ailerons on the lower wing only. Would you gain much additional roll rate if a person built slaved ailerons on the top wing? Or does this just add weight and complexity for little gain?
My search may have led me to my answer in an old 1970's design. The Stolp V-Star (SA-900). Another possibility is the original Stolp Starduster 1 (SA-100).
The V-Star is clearly without a doubt LSA compliant but the aerobatic capability may be a bit lacking especially in roll rate from the little bit of research I've done so far. The SA-100 may be more capable but I'm not sure about the stall speed being able to meet LSA.
Does any one have any info on the V-Star? The articles I've read so far don't give dimensions but it is powered by 65 HP up to 125 HP.
The V-Star is two ailerons on the lower wing only. Would you gain much additional roll rate if a person built slaved ailerons on the top wing? Or does this just add weight and complexity for little gain?
