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Atlantica is the state of the art in aeronautical, structural and process engineering.
It is the long overdue application of existing proven aerospace technologies for private aircraft.
Using The general aviation blended wing and body (GA BWB) by programming the personal aircraft mission requirements into a modern simulator using the BWB format.
Results were a whole new family of exceptional air vessels.
Criteria include high cruise speeds, stability, docile landings and roominess.
The structures lend themselves to low parts count plus the strong and light characteristics of monolithic construction.
Stall resistance, high impact strength and an all plane parachute are integral to the design.
Aerodynamically it is neither a flying wing nor a Delta wing.
This configuration is the pitch stable diamond wing combined with the yaw stable swept wing with winglets.
It has the smooth ride and stall resistance of the canard type but the control authority of a conventional type.
There is no drag due to wing to wing and wing to fuselage interference.
The small winglets minimize tip vortices drag and increase the aspect ratio for even better climb and high altitude efficiency.
The blending of wing and fuselage provides luxurious cabin, baggage and fuel space to the sides while minimizing external surface area.
The Atlanticas sandwich composite structures are ideal.
First of all the geometry maximizes strength for both flight and impact loads.
Monolithic pressure and oven molding with certified aircraft epoxy used on all composite components.
Carbon/Glass/Kevlar composites are primed and filled in mold to eliminate porosity and minimize finish work prior to final paint.
All hardware is AN, stainless, plated or painted.
Step by step manuals with outlines, hints, notes, CAD assembly drawings and photos will be provided on CD with updates on the web.
(Hard copy available on request) Part documentation and trace ability is similar to certified aircraft.
The top and bottom halves use quasi glass on thick structural foam with self-aligning butt seams.
The Co-molded carbon center spar with, wing and engine attach points,and Kevlar bands and main gear bed.
With a Jig drilled for easy hardware mounting.
The nose uses Carbon cowlings, nose cone and gear wells.
With a Cantilever radio box.
Seatings are Custom carbon seats with adjustable head rests.
With "Soft" polymer safety panel and visor.
A seats use Soft wide seat belts.
Energy absorbing seat pedestals, mechanics and sliders.
Easy access clam shell door with quick mount pre-molded jams, latches, hinges, seals and locks.
Up to date acoustic fire retardant safety padding insulation for firewall and entire cabin.
Pressure seals, elevon mixer, left and right joy sticks, rudder pedals comes with hydraulic brake master cylinders and all hardware.