DESIGN PRINCIPLES
SAFETY
Sky Designs Engineering believes safety is of utmost importance. The following security features are included in all of our planes:
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Robust structural design incorporating large safety margins.
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Strong landing gear for rough runways and hard landings.
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Generous wing area for low landing speeds.
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Large wing span for low sink rate and efficient cruise.
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Tail surfaces sized for stability and spin recovery.
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Great visibility.
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Doors and canopies remain attached, even if accidentally unlatched.
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Balistic Recovery Parachute is an available option.
AFFORDABILITY
A more affordable design places the capability and benefits of light airplanes within reach of a wider cross section of society. Our planes are designed to be as affordable as possible. These cost effective design features include:
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Maximum fuel efficiency.
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Parts designed for efficient manufacture on accurate, affordable CNC machines.
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Fully featured and accurate parts for ease of assembly in the factory and repair in the field.
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Maintenance accessibility.
EXCELLENT FLYING QUALITIES
Exceptional flying qualities come from a plane that balances stability with highly responsive, intuitive controls.The following flying qualities can be found in each of our planes:
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Low control system friction.
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Low-set control forces, especially aileron.
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Good control response, especially aileron.
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Control force harmony.
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Minimal noise.
integration
Today's complex systems dictates a need for an integration between those systems, the aircraft structure, and the pilot. This unification is attained through the following standards:
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Synthesis of design between avionics, engine management, navigation, flight path conrol, and audio communication.
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Adequate space provided for routing of various mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems along with their associated components.