GP Waco?
09-13-2011, 09:57 AM
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RE: GP Waco?
Hey I had the same thing happen to my wheels.
2 sets of good rubber tires now.
The first time it happened I thought it was just bad rubber.
The second set was 3 1/2 DuBro and they did it also.
I had a ground loop and now think this is what did it.
The tires are dead center but must be rolling over.
I think I need to cut out some of the wheel pants.
2 sets of good rubber tires now.
The first time it happened I thought it was just bad rubber.
The second set was 3 1/2 DuBro and they did it also.
I had a ground loop and now think this is what did it.
The tires are dead center but must be rolling over.
I think I need to cut out some of the wheel pants.
09-13-2011, 07:11 PM
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Dude
What happen?? I feel for you, one thing about this hobby. You will lose a plane I don't care how good of a pilot you are. It happens to all of us.
Sorry for your lost. You have to build another one. This is too good of a plane not to have in your hanger.
Walt
What happen?? I feel for you, one thing about this hobby. You will lose a plane I don't care how good of a pilot you are. It happens to all of us.
Sorry for your lost. You have to build another one. This is too good of a plane not to have in your hanger.
Walt
what happened;
09-14-2011, 01:53 AM
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I wish I could give an accurate description of what caused it. It happened so fast. I was just doing touch and goes with it. There was very little wind. I turned on to base and it just rolled on over and went in, fast. I had plenty of air speed. It was NOT stalled. I'm still in the process of inspecting the plane. One thing I noticed, the rudder servo is stripped out and before I flew I noticed that when I switched the rudder servo to high rates on the ground, it would nove the extra distance somewhat jerky. I had Futaba 9001 in it. I know that I've always heard not to use nylon geared servos on a gasser but it's what they suggested in the manual.
If you'll recall I posted about the tires wearing out and I had been flying it on Saturday and it was real windy. I was slipping it in. Maybe the rudder servo was damaged.
If I put another one together, you can bet it'll have metal geared servos.
If you'll recall I posted about the tires wearing out and I had been flying it on Saturday and it was real windy. I was slipping it in. Maybe the rudder servo was damaged.
If I put another one together, you can bet it'll have metal geared servos.
09-14-2011, 06:40 AM
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Have a dle 30 in mine and it is plenty of power. More than needed. And i have always been advised to only use metal gear servos in a gasser. Not much more in price for a better, stronger servo.
Have a dle 30 in mine and it is plenty of power. More than needed. And i have always been advised to only use metal gear servos in a gasser. Not much more in price for a better, stronger servo.
Skillet, what servos did you use?
09-14-2011, 08:34 AM
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Something I noticed while inspecting the wreckage, the firewall does not have much hot glue on it. You guys using DLE 30's may want to consider re-enforcing the firewall. Although mine did not fail and cause the crash.
I enjoyed this plane so much, I've ordered a replacement.
I enjoyed this plane so much, I've ordered a replacement.
09-14-2011, 12:57 PM
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One thing I know, the second build of an airplane is quicker and easier. Don't ask me how I know this. :-)
One thing I know, the second build of an airplane is quicker and easier. Don't ask me how I know this. :-)
09-15-2011, 11:24 AM
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I'm at a loss as to what servos to use. The 755mg are larger than the standard size servo. What are you guys using for servos, particularly the people running gas engines?
09-15-2011, 11:43 AM
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Skillet, what servos did you use?
ORIGINAL: skillet92
Have a dle 30 in mine and it is plenty of power. More than needed. And i have always been advised to only use metal gear servos in a gasser. Not much more in price for a better, stronger servo.
Have a dle 30 in mine and it is plenty of power. More than needed. And i have always been advised to only use metal gear servos in a gasser. Not much more in price for a better, stronger servo.
Skillet, what servos did you use?
09-15-2011, 03:49 PM
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Planning on a DLE 20 for my Waco. I've used 645's in my Aeroworks with DLE 20 and have had no problems. (people will flame me for the following practice but...) I use a single battery A123 2600 mah to power both ignition and everything else. Have had zero problems, and the drain is minimal. I plan on using 645's in the Waco too, cept the throttle.
09-15-2011, 04:28 PM
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Thanks guys. I think I'll go with the 645's also. The good thing about putting it together a second time is things like engine spacers, cowl centering tool, the handle thing, servo hatches and some push rods are together and ready.
09-15-2011, 04:43 PM
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My LHS just closed down. So, running down for extension cables etc, will be inconvenient. I might have to order them and would hate to be in the midst of a build and find out that my wires are 1/2" short. Any advice would be helpful and a list of parts would be greatly appreciated (unless it's already been listed 
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09-15-2011, 04:59 PM
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My LHS just closed down. So, running down for extension cables etc, will be inconvenient. I might have to order them and would hate to be in the midst of a build and find out that my wires are 1/2'' short. Any advice would be helpful and a list of parts would be greatly appreciated (unless it's already been listed )
My LHS just closed down. So, running down for extension cables etc, will be inconvenient. I might have to order them and would hate to be in the midst of a build and find out that my wires are 1/2'' short. Any advice would be helpful and a list of parts would be greatly appreciated (unless it's already been listed
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