TF DC-3 Maiden flight  
View related threads: (in this forum | in all forums)

Tower Hobbies
Enter up to 4 keywords or Tower stock numbers
Logged in as Guest



Users viewing this topic: none
  Printable Version
       

All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Scale Aircraft >> TF DC-3 Maiden flight
Page: [1]

Login
Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>
TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/6/2002 7:58:35 AM   
rryman


 

Posts: 971
Joined: 2/24/2002
From: Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Today was the maiden flight on my TF DC-3/AC-47. Two flights, no problems. I am totally satisfied with the way
it flies. The OS. .40 LA engines provide just the right amount of power with 10 x 6 three blade props. The only
think I noticed was when I applied up elevator, it tended to want to jump up at a steep angle. After
the first flight when the trims were reset, the second take off went much better. All in all, great flying plane. I
didn't use flaps for either take off or landing. We had a perfectly calm day, and it slows down nicely for landing,
hardly faster than most trainers.
Randy

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize
       Post #: 1

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/6/2002 8:31:49 AM   
INJUN_EAR


 

Posts: 190
Joined: 1/9/2002
From: cary, IL, USA
Status: offline 		Hey, looks GREAT! I'm sure you'll get many pleasurable flights from her....ENJOY!

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 2

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/6/2002 6:33:05 PM   
DavidAgar



Posts: 2895
Joined: 12/5/2001
From: Battle Ground, WA, USA
Status: offline 		How close on the RPM scale were the 2 engines? What was the RPM with the 3 bladed props? I am glad to hear of the great flight report. Thanks Dave


_____________________________

If the screw ain't loose then things ain't normal.

Dave Agar
AMA#97144

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 3

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 1:28:10 AM   
rryman


 

Posts: 971
Joined: 2/24/2002
From: Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		The engines were tached at about 8900. Second flight one was at 9200 and I backed it down to match the slow one. I didn't lean them out as far as they would go, I wasn't sure how well they would cool in the cowlings. Besides, I didn't need the last ounce of power anyway.
I read something years ago that if you got a twin within about 500-1000rpm of each other on the high end, (assuming you're turning in the 10,000rpm range) it would be fine. I check at mid range and high throttle. So far, I haven't had any trouble getting within a couple hundred rpm.
I'm pretty sure 2 bladed props would produce more, but I like the looks and sound of the 3 blades. As long as it's working, I don't want to fix it, if you know what I mean.
Randy

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 4

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 2:38:32 AM   
bwillhite



Posts: 243
Joined: 1/9/2002
From: Pittsburg, KS, USA
Status: offline 		Was this your first twin?

I really love the look of a C-47. Want to build one, but have never built a twin.

Great looking plane

bwillhite

_____________________________

They all hit the ground sometime!

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 5

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 7:12:57 AM   
rryman


 

Posts: 971
Joined: 2/24/2002
From: Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Actually, this is my 3rd twin. Years ago I built a Royal (now Marituka) B-25 with two Saito .45 4cy. It was a great flying plane.
Second one is an B-26K Invader, 96" span built from M.C. Beleiu plans. Have two OS .65LA on it. I have two flights on it, and still working out some trim/thrust issues.
Right now, the DC-3 is the pick of the litter, although the B-26K is my sentimental favorite, because I worked in the full size ones in Thailand in the mid-60's.
Flying twins aren't much different from flying single engines-----as long as they both are running! Guess I'm just nuts about the sound.
Interestingly, Top Flites manual that comes with the DC-3 even says, "How many dead sticks do you have with a single engine? You'll have twice as many with a twin." They also say that it will fly on one engine if you have good airspeed when one goes out. Personally, I'm not eager to test that theory just yet!
Randy

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 6

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 8:11:31 AM   
Vince


 

Posts: 1650
Joined: 2/2/2002
From: Nederland, Tx.
Status: offline 		Great looking plane, I can just see the solid stream of traces from the M61 Vulcans, and that sound. If you have never heard a Vulcan cannon, it will raise the hair on the back of your neck. My first experience was my third day in country, Cam Rahn Bay, Vietnam 1971.

Vince

_____________________________

Can't keep my mind from the circling sky.

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 7

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 8:42:00 AM   
F106A



Posts: 1473
Joined: 4/13/2002
From: Clifton, NJ, USA
Status: offline 		Hi Vince,
The AC-47 didn't have a Vulcan, just three 7.62 miniguns and 40 flares. We had a very sophisticated flare launch system; we tied a lanyard to a hook in the fuselage and the other end was attached to the fuse pin, we then threw the flare out the back door, which is the reason the door is missing. You're probably thinking of the AC-119K, which had one ot two Vulcans and four miniguns, at least that's what we had in the states as best
I can remember. I was a gunner on SPOOKY at Bien Hoa, 68-69 and an instructor gunner on 119's and 130's.
Regards,
Jon

PS, I'm building an AC-47 based on the Ziroli plans. Tail number "274", but that's another story!

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 8

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 8:48:23 AM   
rryman


 

Posts: 971
Joined: 2/24/2002
From: Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		Thanks for the nice comments on the plane, guys. I was very fortunate to actually see one of the first AC-47's do a night firing at one of the ranges at Eglin AFB on a cold, dark December night in 65. It definitely got your full attention. 4 and 1 tracers coming out at 6000rounds a minute lights up the place. Here's a little better shot of the guns.
Randy

Attachments
Click to see fullsize image.
Click for fullsize

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 9

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/7/2002 11:07:24 PM   
Tmoth4



Posts: 1358
Joined: 3/14/2002
From: Brecksville, OH, USA
Status: offline 		rryman,
Looks neat with those guns hanging out the windows. I like the SE Asia camo scheme, too. Great job! Maybe you could rig up some kind of sound effects for the guns (a giant tongue of fire coming out would be cool, too, but you might set your club field on fire).

JimS

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 10

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/8/2002 5:36:01 AM   
JL1


 

Posts: 456
Joined: 2/10/2002
From: Mason, MI, USA
Status: offline 		rryman, I am interested in your experience with the a-26. I have one about ready to fly and would welcome any comments you might have.

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 11

TF DC-3 Maiden flight - 5/8/2002 9:00:16 AM   
rryman


 

Posts: 971
Joined: 2/24/2002
From: Harrisonburg, VA, USA
Status: offline 		JLLayton, I just sent you a private message on the A-26. Probably a little more info than I should put on this thread.
Randy

(in reply to rryman)
       Post #: 12

Page:   [1]
All Forums >> RC Airplanes >> RC Scale Aircraft >> TF DC-3 Maiden flight
Page: [1]





Jump to:


Google 



Search | Marketplace | Event Calendar | Local Clubs | Magazine | Product Ratings | New Products | Discussion Forums

Photo Gallery | Member Video Posts | RCU Video Gallery | Instructor Search | Field|Track|Marina Search

Advertisers | Hobby Vendor Resources | Rate Manufacturers | Sign In/Sign Up

SITE MAP!   : :   FORUM RULES

&co