pancake

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i have one of the original t2a mark 1 on a trike gear setup. i flew it a few times and it always seemed hard to get it airborne on takeoff from my grass field. Almost like it did not enough elevator authority, plus it took a lot of runway to get airborne. anyone else have this problem. at that time i had a Rossi 60 SE on it , now i put a Supertigre 75. but haven.'t flown it yet. any comments on the long takeoff roll issue? airborne it seems to fly just fine.

edp

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Hi pancake.
I fly from a 600' smooth grass runway and use about 300'. Is the nose gear short leading to a negative posture? I have mine balance, w/o fuel, right on the main gear so if I touch the tail, it will fall. When I touch the nose, back on the nose wheel. I fly the Enya .60 AAC Mk.IV with a Mac Black pipe.
Also make sure the wheels spin nice a free w/o any toe in or out, as grass is a huge brake.

pancake

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Thanks , I'll check those tips. I can't make the nose gear taller though , just not enuf room.

edp

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I ended up notching the wing leading edge.

pancake

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[QUOTE=edp;12292402]I ended up notching the wing leading edge.


I see the notched area . I may have to do that , because it does have a short nose gear stance on level ground. I always thought there was more than enough elevator to compensate for that. unfortunately this is something that will need to be checked/ flite tested in the spring Funny is mine is also orange and white painted by the previous owner.

edp

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I'm a former navy man and had a chance to paint it in a training color scheme.
My past squadrons:

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I pick up one today from a club member. He must of had it for 20 years. I'm sure it's complete, minus any hardware. I just finished building my King Kobra and maiden it today when I was given the T2-A. So I will take some time to become acquainted and decide what hardware to use with it. Maybe I will use the Fitzpatrick .61 motor I have.

edp

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These are good flying airplanes. I need to do the white and add the graphics yet. I have too many projects going at once.
I'm priming the Phoenix 8 now.
If you have any question, give me a bump.

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I'm sure I am missing a few minor things with this kit. Does it come with "step by step instructions?" The papers I have says that, but what I have is more like an introductory. If there are, I would love to get a copy from someone. I'm sure I can built it without instructions, but they would be helpful.

edp

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Do yours look like this? These are the ones that I use for mine.

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Yes, just a few pages. But no drawings to go with it. Do you have any drawings?

edp

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No drawings but everything is set 0-0-0. The side thrust is built into the nose ring.
Contact Leo http://www.klasskotemo.com/patternplane.html He makes the T2A's now and will have drawings.

kenverret

Ed I built this T2AMK11 from a Ballistic Aircraft kit. I was inspired by your Navy trainer scheme. It flies on electric 8S power. It's a good flying sport plane. I thought you'd like to know.

edp

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Ken, now that is sharp! It will show up very well in all sky conditions.
Good job,
Ed

dhal22

Indeed a sharp looking plane. Beautiful.

edp

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Here is the Phoenix 8 from earlier post.

Twinhydro

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Where can I get a cowl like on that T2 - A ? Thanks .

kenverret

The T2A-MK11 that I built was a molded fiberglass fuse. The cowling is part of the fuse.

Twinhydro

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OK , mine has a separate typical clear plastic cowl that got destroyed .