No need to worry about making changes to the wing structure -
the Murphy factory have done all the necessary changes, and done
stress analysis and actual testing to assure the structure....
both are safe, rugged aircraft.
Your only question is - What kind of flying do you want
to do ???
The Maverick is a delightful aircraft with surprising
performance that was designed as a Canadian and Japanese Ultralight
(under 400 lb !!). It is smaller than the Rebel - about the same
width inside as a Cessna 152 - and designed for smaller engines.
It will perform really well with 2 people aboard with only the
Rotax 503 - unfortunately, a 2-stroke, but you can go as large
as the HKS 60 hp. 4-stroke, which was designed specifically FOR
the Maverick - a great combination ! That is the engine size
limit for the Maverick, so it's really just a fun, fair-weather
flyer, but a great one !! With the long wing option, it could
double as a motorglider !! ;-)
For a few dollars more, you can build a Rebel, and have
a much wider choice of engines, up to 4 seats, and/or a flying camper,
with room for 2 to sleep in the back. The Rebel can handle lots
of weather and wind, and is ok being tied outside. The Rebel
is 4" wider inside than a Cessna 180 (!!) so there's LOTS of
room ! If you're looking for affordable flying with good performance,
you can use the 80 hp. Rotax 912 4-stroke, and burn 3 gallons/hr. at 97 mph !
Or you can use a Lycoming O-320 of 150 hp., and add the Murphy 1800
amphib floats, and have "The best float plane in the world"(tm) !!
......bobp
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At 11:08 AM 32/03 -0500, you wrote:
Anyone here have any opinions on the Rebel vs Maverick?
I was wondering about the Wing structure. The Rebel wing has aluminum
skin, and the Maverick has fabric skin. Do you need to add drag and
anti drag wire to the maverick wing because of this? What about
compression ribs?
Bradley
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