Building the MachNone

Building the Skypup may involve some special skills that you may not have encountered before. Check out the links below.

Aerodynamics for Pilots

See How It Flies by John S. Denker

(Aerodynamics and Flight Techniques)

Propeller Making

Engine/Propeller Theory

 

 

Making a composite prop

 

 

Carving a wooden prop 

 

 

Prop Carving FAQ

 

 

How I Make Wood Propellers by Alvin Schubert Part One  Part  Two  Part Three

(11 meg total PDF files)

 

 

NACA Simplified Propeller Design (PDF file)

 

 

Propeller Making for the Amateur by Eric Clutton  (Commercial book)

 

 

Prop Station Spreadsheet

 

 

Prop information 

 

General

Forest Products Lab Report on Wood

 

Software of interest to homebuilders

 

Student Pilot Practice Tests

 

  Engine Stuff

 

Cuyuna Engine Manual

 

Two Stroke Engine Primer

 

Mikuni  Carburetor VM Super Tuning Guide