Service Ceiling?

[Dandydog]

I’m new to this forum, and only learned about the Legal Eagle a few days ago.
I’m seriously considering building this wonderful aircraft, but I’ve got know if I can get it off the ground up here in Conifer, Colorado (8150’).
Does anyone have some high-altitude experience with the Eagle?

[Steve]

See:

[Dan_]

I looked up the airport elevation at Ely NV... 6259 MSL.

[ParQld]

I looked up the airport elevation at Ely NV... 6259 MSL.

That was Just the Starting Point !

[Dan_]

That was Just the Starting Point !

Very correct... 

The OP asked if he could get off the ground @ 8150 msl and the answer is a resounding yes if he is operating off of a long enough runway. 

So the data point here is with 45 HP and the right prop you can get off in 800 ft @ 6259 msl

Les absolutely shoots a good video.  No telling what hits the cutting room floor.

[Kamcoman77]

Density Altitude that day was 8050 feet.

[Dandydog]

I’m sold on the aircraft and the project.
Thanks to Steve for the great video and to Dan for the gentle reminder that I could have figured all this out for myself!
With the possible exception of building that damn wing, this is gonna be fun!

[Kamcoman77]

Building the wing is the fun part for me. Just like a model airplane, only larger.

[Dandydog]

Yeah, I can understand that, Kamcoman. But I’m a BMW mechanic, and I like things that bolt together, firmly. Especially things that I’m gonna use at speed. Or altitude.

[Kamcoman77]

Dandydog, You know some parts on airliners and fighters are glued together.

[Chuck in Indiana]

Dandydog, You know some parts on airliners and fighters are glued together.

And if you think about it, the engine is glued on to a wooden fuselage.. 

[GTS225]

You guys tryin' to scare some of us?    

Roger

[jrbirdman47]

Rumor also has it that some airplanes don't even have cables running to the flight controls, just computer controlled servos. Scary.

[Dan_]

Yeah, blue teeth and all...

[GTS225]

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