New KMP PC-21
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Hi argyis
Nice work on moulding the new stabs. Was the flutter in the elevators or rudder. Also where do you have your CG set and how much deflection (mm) are you using for landing flap
Thanks
David
Nice work on moulding the new stabs. Was the flutter in the elevators or rudder. Also where do you have your CG set and how much deflection (mm) are you using for landing flap
Thanks
David
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RE: New KMP PC-21
Thanks argyis.I have almost finished mine, just working on the cockpit at the moment. I was going to use a pull pull cable system for the rudder using the same servo as the nose wheel steering but I think I will put a servo in the tail and use a carbon fibre push rod. I have a sevro on each elevator with external push rods to a carbon fibre horn expoxied into elevators. I will be using a Moki 2.1 and a 20x10 prop so hopefully I won't have any flutter problems.
David
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I will be using a J Tec wrap-around pitts style muffler. I had cut 10mm out of the bottom of the firewall to clear the muffler which was quite easy to do. Also had to make a couple of clearance holes in the cowl which really won't be seen.
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RE: New KMP PC-21
Well it took me over a year due to some issues beyond my control, but I finally got my PC-21 built and flew it this past weekend at the St. George President's Day Fly-In in Southern Utah.
I went ahead and cut off the cockpit area so that batteries could be accessed from the top, and installed two BBI Thunderbird pilots, along with a custom sound system to simulate a turboprop. It was a nice straightforward build with very few issues. The kit is absolutely gorgeous and one of those rare products where all the parts actually fit together nicely and everything came out very clean. Tomas at VQ got me my plane in short order, then I had to let it collect dust for a while, but it's finally done and I'm incredibly happy with the results!
This video is a compilation of the first three flights. More to come as weather permits!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCf8W5jCUnU
I went ahead and cut off the cockpit area so that batteries could be accessed from the top, and installed two BBI Thunderbird pilots, along with a custom sound system to simulate a turboprop. It was a nice straightforward build with very few issues. The kit is absolutely gorgeous and one of those rare products where all the parts actually fit together nicely and everything came out very clean. Tomas at VQ got me my plane in short order, then I had to let it collect dust for a while, but it's finally done and I'm incredibly happy with the results!
This video is a compilation of the first three flights. More to come as weather permits!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCf8W5jCUnU
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Some new videos...
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RE: New KMP PC-21
Great Vids Argyris! Keep 'em coming!
Seeing two of these planes together is a real treat. There's another local fellow building a PC-21 who bought one the following day after seeing mine, and I'll be able to fly with him in a few weeks when he finishes his build.. I'm excited to fly some formation with two of them!
Seeing two of these planes together is a real treat. There's another local fellow building a PC-21 who bought one the following day after seeing mine, and I'll be able to fly with him in a few weeks when he finishes his build.. I'm excited to fly some formation with two of them!
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Any one that’s interested I have a full set of retracts for the pc 21 and a few other parts including a 26cc gas motor and cowl to suit motor is totally hidden also custom exaust exit by the bottom of cowl also a true turn spinner to suit all mint condition >>>ship any where cheers pm me for pictures etc
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Hi to all of you !
Just start the construction of an ESM PC-21 Pilatus and i would like your help on few things !!!
Could you pls advise if the RCV 120 SP is ok for this airplane ? Which other engine can fit on this
airplane without to cut the cowl ?
thanks !
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God morning
I use the ZDZ 40 with a rear exhaust. The performance is great. You have to build your own exhaust for it. The ony thing that shows is the plug out the bottom and the exit for the exhaust. It makes for a nice flying model. You will need to add some nose weight, about one LB.
I use the ZDZ 40 with a rear exhaust. The performance is great. You have to build your own exhaust for it. The ony thing that shows is the plug out the bottom and the exit for the exhaust. It makes for a nice flying model. You will need to add some nose weight, about one LB.
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Maybe just enough,if your not a speed demon. A three blade prop would clear the ground and may give you good performance. The plane has clean lines and is fast, so you would fly a little slower. It still would be fun.
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these end up as quite a heavy plane the 120 will be to small even though they say a 120 is ok it wount be try something in the 26 cc range
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Thank you for your help ! i will check further, i am not a speed demon...but i like the arplane to have good
performance and do all the acrobatics without difficulty...but above all i don't want to cut the cowl too much
as l feel to lose the scale like this...
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Thank you for your help ! i will check further, i am not a speed demon...but i like the arplane to have good
performance and do all the acrobatics without difficulty...but above all i don't want to cut the cowl too much
as l feel to lose the scale like this...
Thank you for your help ! i will check further, i am not a speed demon...but i like the arplane to have good
performance and do all the acrobatics without difficulty...but above all i don't want to cut the cowl too much
as l feel to lose the scale like this...
this is the cowl done to fit a 26 cc the bubble hides the plug i made a Custom exhaust that leaves via the bottom
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ORIGINAL: panosargy
Stick Mode you are an artist ! Unfortunately i am afraid that i will not be able to modify the cowl like you.
Stick Mode you are an artist ! Unfortunately i am afraid that i will not be able to modify the cowl like you.