EMG-5 Electric Motor Glider

Navigating This Web Site


There is a lot of information on this website to explore. We have a few recommendations on how to proceed. The progress blog that has a link at the top of the page is a step-by-step exploration of what we've been doing with the aircraft project. This will give you a fairly complete overview of the progress being made from day one. Under the tab labeled Aircraft Information, is most of the information about the aircraft. And as you might expect the information is being updated constantly. It's not uncommon to take a week off from looking at the website and come back to find significant changes .Due to the significant amount of data propagated on to the website on a daily basis you may find it difficult to keep track of new information. One of the reasons that we recommend following the chronological layout of the blog is that it reduces the amount of time hunting for new information. On the blog we talk about every change made to the website. as well as the progress on the aircraft. This way a simple review of the progress blog will bring you up-to-date from where you last left off. The next best thing that you can do is to friend us on Facebook and take the time on the website to fill out the registration so that you will receive emails about new information updates.
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FAA Regulations And Letters


	Letter To FAA For Clarification Of The Use Of Batteries In Part 103 Aircraft.
	Response From FAA On Use Of Batteries In Part 103 Aircraft

EMG-5 Aircraft Information

	General Aircraft Information
	This page is dedicated to general information about the aircraft.
	The Genisis of the Design From EMG-1 to EMG-5
	On this page we talk a little bit about where the idea for the EMG-5 came from and how we ended up with the final design.
	Design Characteristics
	On this link we talk about the different aspects of how the aircraft was designed and why it was designed the way it was. This a good overview of what we are trying to accomplish with the aircraft.
	Aircraft Dimensions
	On these links here you will find some basic dimensions for the aircraft for the three basic views top, side, and front .
	Drawings
	This link here will take you to the chapters page. This is where all of the drawings and information about building the aircraft will be posted after the aircraft has finished the flight test phase.
	Frequently Asked Questions
	This page is a constantly evolving page where we try and address questions of significant importance or questions that continue to pop up on a regular basis.
	Forums Page
	The forums section of the website is just part of the infrastructure that we have developed that will assist in the building and customer service aspect after individuals actually start building the aircraft. At this point we are using the forms page to allow some interaction about some of the design aspects of the aircraft. We encourage you to sign up and tell us what you think.
	Construction Photographs
	A miscellaneous assortment of construction photographs are posted on these pages. However to stay up-to-date on all of the new construction this taking place you will need to go to the progress blog.
	Progress and Construction Blog
	This is probably the most interesting section of the website. In this section you can keep up with everything that's going on with the aircraft on a day-to-day basis we do a pretty good job of posting most every day about what's really happening with the aircraft.If there was one page that I would recommend you checking in on regularly it would be this section.
	Videos
	This page will contain all of the videos for the aircraft both for construction and flying.
	Free Reference Material
	On this page where accumulating a significant amount of free reference material. This material is public domain. We have references for engineering, aircraft maintenance, federal aviation regulations, piloting and flying, and many other references that may relate to building this aircraft.
	EMG-5 In X-Planes 10
	We have a very capable team of excited X-planes enthusiasts that have been generating consistently improving representations of the EMG-5. On this page we have generated several videos and pictures that represent the aircraft fairly well. You can even download the latest version of the aircraft and fly it on your home computer.
	The Future Plans for the EMG-5 Design
	On this page we track all of the future plans that we have laid out for the EMG-5 project. We dedicate a page to each one of these design ideas and continue to update as we develop and formulate new ideas.
	Aircraft Renderings and Pictures
	This is where you will find pictures and renderings generated from 3-D models.
	Ultra-Green Flight Project
	The ultra-green flight project is our trade marked project developed around a technologically advanced all electric aircraft. One of the company's mission statements is to look at every possibility for reducing this aircraft ecological impact on the environment through technology and creative thinking. An aircraft manufactured from primarily recyclable materials. A no emissions flight profile. A low environmental noise impact. And a new one of its kind aircraft component recycling program.
	Free Plans

	Pilot Requirements



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EMG-6 Aircraft Information

	Preliminary Information
	This link contains information about the project. This is information generated in the first few months of conceptualization. Much of the information has morphed and been modified as we have developed a more refined picture of where the project is going.
	Preliminary Cost Projections
	This Link contains information about the projected costs to build this aircraft.
	Multi Engine Operation
	This page contains information about the multiple engine configurations and options available on this design.
	Renderings
	On this page we have a multitude of renderings that are computer-generated to help visualize the completed project.
	Aircraft Drawings
	This link is the beginning of all of the drawings related to the aircraft. Drawings about the aircraft in both PDF format and even 3-D drawings that can be viewed using the free E drawings viewer. These drawings are primarily for assistance in building the aircraft from a kit or in conducting maintenance on the aircraft.
	Glider Operations
	This link takes us to the page that talks about glider operations. Where we explore all of the exciting new possibilities with an electric powered motor glider. Ground tow, Aero tow, Boat tow, Snowmobile tow, 4 wheeler tow.
	Electric Power
	On this page we talk about several of the power plant options that we are working with. In addition the controllers, propellers, batteries, and charging systems.
	Construction Photos
	On this page we have photographs of the construction process.
	Videos
	This page will contain all of the videos for the aircraft both for construction and flying.

Company Information

	Company Information
	Facebook
	Please friend us on Facebook. This is an easy way for you to stay in touch with what were doing and get quick snippets about the progress that were making.
	Forums Page
	The forums section of the website is just part of the infrastructure that we have developed that will assist in the building and customer service aspect after individuals actually start building the aircraft. At this point we are using the forms page to allow some interaction about some of the design aspects of the aircraft. We encourage you to sign up and tell us what you think.
	Contact us
	This link will provide you with another way to send us an email, question, or comment. You may also just use the Facebook link at the top of the page
	Register For Updates
	On this link you can register to be added to the email list. Keep up to date on the latest progress on the aircraft.
	Frequently Asked Questions
	This page is a constantly evolving page where we try and address questions of significant importance or questions that continue to pop up on a regular basis.
	Maps to Facility
	On this page we have maps to show our facility as well as directions on how to come visit us.
	The EMG-5 Team
	On this page you can get to know the EMG-5 team a little better. Here we list those individuals who are participating in the design and building of the EMG-5.
	Rainbow Aviation Services
	Rainbow Aviation Services is the parent company from which Tangent Aircraft was funded and developed.
	Past Projects
	Rainbow Aviation and Brian Carpenter have been involved in aviation for many years having built over 30 aircraft and assisted in the construction, modification, or maintenance of hundreds of other experimental aircraft.
	Ranger Aircraft
	The Ranger Aircraft is Brian Carpenter's first successful design. Having now flown for the last 12 years. This aircraft was designed and built from scratch. Utilizing simple 2-D CAD programs. Although there was a significant public interest in the aircraft, Brian really never felt that it possessed the economic viability in the aviation market place.
	Dragon Aircraft Project
	The Dragon aircraft project was put on hold temporarily. The aircraft was originally developed around the Rotax 447 and Rotax 503 engines and during the development stage the Rotax company made the decision to discontinue both of these two-stroke engines. We believe the aircraft still possesses some viability as an electric aircraft. However the development of battery technology will have to progress beyond its current stage before we can utilize electric engine in this design.
	T-shirt Page
	We are designing graphics to be used for T-shirts, Coffee mugs, Mouse pads etc. Visit our page to see the graphics submited. Later on we will allow voting on the best designs. Even submit your own graphics.

	Cadet Project


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Ultra-Green Flight Project

	A Greener Airplane
	A greener airplane page talks about the most natural commonsense reasons to start moving our visions of flight away from fossil fuel powered aircraft and towards electric power.
	The Recycling Concept



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Index and Site Map

About The Company
Advisory Circular Part 103
Aircraft Information
Certification
Chapter 00 Aircraft general
Chapter 11 Placards
Chapter 12 Serviceing
Chapter 14 Hardware
Chapter 21 Air Conditioning
Chapter 24 Electrical Power
Chapter 25 Equipment
Chapter 27 Flight Controls
Chapter 31 Instruments
Chapter 32 landing gear
Chapter 33 Lights
Chapter 52 Doors
Chapter 53 Fuselage
Chapter 54 Nacelles and Pylons
Chapter 55 Stabalizers
Chapter 56 Windows
Chapter 57 Wings
Chapter 61 Propellers
Chapter 71 powerplants
Contact Page
Cost
Design
Dragon Aircraft
Experimental Certification
Frequently Asked Questions
FAR Part 103
Free Plans
Forums
Future Design plans
Genisis of the aircraft
Green
Index
Introduction
Maps
Past Projects
Preamble Part 103
Progress Blog for April 2012
Progress Blog for May 2012
Progress Blog for June 2012
Progress Blog for July 2012
Progress Blog for August 2012
Progress Blog for September 2012
Progress Blog for October 2012
Progress Blog for November 2012
Progress Blog for December 2012
Progress Blog for January 2013
Rainbow Aviation Services
Ranger Aircraft
Recycle
Referance
Registration
Team EMG-5
Ultralight
Video

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Tangent Aircraft Calendar of Events

Videos

Site Under Construction