Nosen Citabria 105" WS
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Nosen Citabria 105" WS
Hi,
I built a 105" wingspan Nosen Citabria from a kit and have a Q-35 on it. I need to know what the recommended control throws are. I lost my paperwork. Even specs from similiar airplanes would get me in the ballpark.
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Bill
I built a 105" wingspan Nosen Citabria from a kit and have a Q-35 on it. I need to know what the recommended control throws are. I lost my paperwork. Even specs from similiar airplanes would get me in the ballpark.
Thanks,
Bill
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
I hope the plane does not weigh much cause those motors don't have the power of the newer motors the same size. I have a Champion Tri-Travler ( 105" ) with a Q-35 on it and it and would not think of flying it on ANY windy day, it just does not have that much power so I only fly it on almost non windy days ( 2-5 mph ). [&:]
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
Citabria weighs 19 lbs w/o fuel. 20 lbs w/fuel 18 x 10 prop and I've only flown it once and takeoff was 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. No problem and it flew well. Had radio interference with JR radio so I just put a Spektrum set up in it. Now the control throws need to be set.
Wind? What does the wind have to do with it? Wind will shorten takeoff run but other than that the plane doesn't know anything about the wind.
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Wind? What does the wind have to do with it? Wind will shorten takeoff run but other than that the plane doesn't know anything about the wind.
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
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Citabria weighs 19 lbs w/o fuel. 20 lbs w/fuel 18 x 10 prop and I've only flown it once and takeoff was 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. No problem and it flew well. Had radio interference with JR radio so I just put a Spektrum set up in it. Now the control throws need to be set.
Wind? What does the wind have to do with it? Wind will shorten takeoff run but other than that the plane doesn't know anything about the wind.
Bill
Citabria weighs 19 lbs w/o fuel. 20 lbs w/fuel 18 x 10 prop and I've only flown it once and takeoff was 1/2 to 3/4 throttle. No problem and it flew well. Had radio interference with JR radio so I just put a Spektrum set up in it. Now the control throws need to be set.
Wind? What does the wind have to do with it? Wind will shorten takeoff run but other than that the plane doesn't know anything about the wind.
Bill
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
Wow! You plane is heavy. Rudder & Elevator only! Now I understand your comments. You do have your hands full. What amount of throw do you have in your elevator?
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Wow! You plane is heavy. Rudder & Elevator only! Now I understand your comments. You do have your hands full. What amount of throw do you have in your elevator?
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Bill
Wow! You plane is heavy. Rudder & Elevator only! Now I understand your comments. You do have your hands full. What amount of throw do you have in your elevator?
Thanks,
Bill
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
Bill,
I just picked up one of these at an estate sale, but the center wing section was lost. Do you still have the plans for the one you built? Any chance you could scan the center section and send it to me so I can build one? I am sure it flies great, and I also have a Q35 for mine. Thanks for any help.
Jeff
I just picked up one of these at an estate sale, but the center wing section was lost. Do you still have the plans for the one you built? Any chance you could scan the center section and send it to me so I can build one? I am sure it flies great, and I also have a Q35 for mine. Thanks for any help.
Jeff
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
Jeff,
No on the plans, but it is just a "square" piece that would be easy to build. Let me get some pictures and thoughts together for you. It will be later today or tomorrow before I can do it.
Bill
No on the plans, but it is just a "square" piece that would be easy to build. Let me get some pictures and thoughts together for you. It will be later today or tomorrow before I can do it.
Bill
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RE: Nosen Citabria 105
Yeah, I didn't figure it was to difficult to build, but since the wings attach to it I wanted to do it right. Some pictures would be great! I also couldn't remember if there was supposed to be a window in it or not. Thanks for the help,
Jeff
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