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Musings on SkyDock

  • Writer: James Wiebe
    James Wiebe
  • Jan 31, 2025
  • 1 min read

While Chipper 2 was the most loved aircraft I ever designed, another design called "SkyDock" was the most interesting. Utilizing a cantilever wing and a carbon fiber body, it exuded single seat sexiness.


This blog is generously hosted by my company, Radiant Instruments. Please take a moment to explore our latest product, which is a backup alitude indicator and alarm. SkyDock photos are below the SafeAlt picture.




SafeAlt, from Radiant Instruments.
SafeAlt, from Radiant Instruments.



SkyDock, the Sexy Ultralight by James Wiebe
SkyDock, the Sexy Ultralight by James Wiebe

SkyDock, from the rear.
SkyDock, from the rear.

Me, getting ready to fly
Me, getting ready to fly

The cowl on SkyDock was hideous. Later, when I converted it to a two engine electric plane, it was much better.
The cowl on SkyDock was hideous. Later, when I converted it to a two engine electric plane, it was much better.

Another view of SkyDock
Another view of SkyDock

Carbon fiber body on SkyDock.
Carbon fiber body on SkyDock.

Yours truly, lounging on the SkyDock wing.
Yours truly, lounging on the SkyDock wing.

Landon March did another fabulous paint job on SkyDock.
Landon March did another fabulous paint job on SkyDock.


 
 
 

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