cam17

Okay I ordered my carbon wing tube, and a few other accesories today. I am realy close to the maiden, all the servo programing is done, batteries are placed, canister is pretty much fully installed, all that is left is some wire placement, fuel line install, and final CG. So mabey next week. I still have yet to strengthen the landing gear but i am planning to do it. I also need to finish the install on the top piece of the fire wall, i am going to make it so i can unbolt it to get to my batteries, throttle servo, etc. I will post some pictures of my canister installation tomorow. Dryverman have you got some flying weather yet?

cam17

Here is the electronic layout in my plane.

cam17

here are the pictures of my engine and canister install.

dragnbye

looking good man i really like the can install. i just order the rest of my stuff today it all should be here on monday i got the dl 55 w/pitts

cam17

cool! how much more do you have to install?

dragnbye

i have to mount the inginiton cut off the engine and throttle servo. were did you mount your cut off at???

cam17

you cant see it in the pictures but it is inside the fire wall opposite the ignition module for the engine. i also mounted the 5.2v reg next to it. I then have a fiber opitic cable run to the other module that plugs into the reciever, which is mounted by the wing tube. What cut-off are you using?

dragnbye

i am using the smart fly once i get the ignition in i have a better under idea on were to mount it i am not using a swicth on the ign i will just unplug for the day and for charging and use the radio for the on/off

cam17

i am using the smart fly cut off too. i do have a switch controlling mine so when i am not flying i can turn it off, i think it is easier than having to unplug it every time but my batteries are also difficult to unplug where they are. You are getting close, do you have any clue where you are going to come out on weight?

dragnbye

the swicth i like 98% sure i not going to run one i should have enouch lead from the cutoff to reach we will see though

oki forgot my wife got me a new batt right now with no engine batt or ign i am at 6pounds 4 oz

cam17

well sounds like you are getting close to being flyable. im pretty sure i will maiden next weekend if weather cooperates. so i will have a flight report and pics. mabey video later we will see. until then post some pics of your set-up.
thanks.

Rush7

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Should have mine here in a day ot two. I am going with a Torch 60 engine on mine.

dragnbye

that should help with the weight thing you may be albe to put more then your rx and rudderr servo inthe fuse. that 60 should be like a speed racer in the sky

cam17

very cool. keep us posted as you build. What are you going to do on the set up for everything else?

dryverman

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We're still waiting for the snow to melt up here [&o]....going to be
late April before we can do much flying.

Decided to build a Citabria from an old Midwest kit I have had for
years to keep myself occupied till we can fly, it's almost done...
I'm recentlly retired and have the time to build now.

BTW, any guys in your club in their 60's that like to fly 3D? I'm not that
good, but enjoy trying new stuff...good exercise for this ole farts brain...

cam17

We have a few in our club that fly 3D, all are very good pilots. Sorry to hear that the snow is still there.

cam17

Yesterday I started the final install. As of now i need to mount batteries, connect fuel lines, and CG. I think by tomorow i will be done and ready to fly. If weather stays nice Saturday will be its maiden.

dryverman

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Best of luck with the first flights (that's with an s!!) cam...

Any chance for a video?

Flyboy76

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Cam, did you do the cutouts by the can yourself or did it come that way. If you did them did you use a template or anything???

Geoff

cam17

thank you dryverman, there will be no video.... as far as i know. i will have many pictures though.

Flyboy, are you talking about the opening on the bottom of the plane near the end of the tunnel, if so i just cut away the covering there, the wood was already cut like that. i think they intended it to be cut away for a can install.

cam17

Well the maiden flight was today!! It went great with no problems, in total I flew 6 times. Power is awesome, CG is right on the recomended mark and did great, a few clicks of down and right. The plane floated very well and stalls were very predictable. Landing speed was great, floats right in. Elevator is very sensitive so increased expo quite a bit. So far not done triming, programing, and mixing, it was a very productive day. I would like to thank Dennis and Joe, this day would not have been this succesful without your help.

dragnbye

congratulations man

dryverman

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Congrats cam great job,very nice photos too!

cam17

thank you,

how is the weather dryverman, is it getting any better?
Also how is the rest of your guys builds going?

dryverman

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Our field should be dry enough in a couple of weeks. Then it will
be a couple more weeks before the Yak is test flown, as I need to
get the "rust" off. (Been a long winter) Got 7 other planes ready to go.

I noticed in one of your photos the landing gear is flexing quite a bit...
think it will be strong enough? Our field is grass and a little rough in places.