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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 1/27/2006 3:13:54 PM   
    Chuck381


     

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    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Acro Joe!
    Great to hear you are doing good! I still haven't un cased my UCD but am going to start to put it together this next week! Got all my goodies delivered so its just a matter of time and I will officially be in the UCD world!

    Went out to the field yesterday afternoon and flew a few times, and its all good! the .46 is still a little rich but with only 15 flights on it its getting better. I have ran the Saito 100 4 times and think I have a reliable idle so its in the plane and up we go! I am sure I will be asking about mixing questions ans the set up ( I have a 7CAP Futaba) so if you can assist I would like the help from the experienced ACRO MAN!

    Overpowered,
    Brother I hope to be here in June! Not too sure if you will want to leave the beautiful White sand beaches though! Just let me know and if I am able I will take you out to our field and let you fly! Good folks out there and its never too crowded, I usually go after work and only a few around since we can all go whenever. Like I said make sure I am here and I will give you some contact numbers to get ahold of me or some other guys in the club! Uncle Sam sometimes likes me to go other places.... Wish I could use my planes on the bad guys! Woo Hoo!

    Barry,
    Believe me I would let you fly my UCD! Just dont know when I am gonna make it up north! Love that area! Thanks for the offer!

    All right guys thanks for the advise and take care all!

    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/7/2006 3:53:09 PM   
    Chuck381


     

    Posts: 54
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    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		All,
    I have been busy with the Do! Did the dowel insert to beef up the LG block, looks good and clean mounted the 100 and all the bells and whistles under the cowl (wow a chor) but I must say she is taking form! I glued the belly pan to the main wing and well I think I moved it too far forward! Yes its a real tight time trying to get the wing mounted so I am going to have to trim something somewhere to give!

    I noticed that the Saito 100 carb sits about a 1/4" below the center of the fuel tank I might have to dremel it out (the round hole) and lower the tank if it is going to be a problem! I also moved up the easy fuel fueler to about the level of the carb so that it wont flood as I have read in some of the threads. I think I read somewhere that if I loop the fuel line from the fueler up higher than the carb then back to the carb inlet it could reduce flooding? Any truth to that guys???

    Any advise on lowering the tank? Do I need to ? Ok all advise is greatly appreciated! I need the help! Gonna try and tackle the belly pan mod tonight! It just kills me that I must have messed it up! Thanks again!

    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/7/2006 4:50:41 PM   
    AcroJo



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    Status: offline     		Bummer, the method I used worked good, but I don't think that I ever mentioned it here. I just mounted the wing to the fuse and slid a spacer in the front of the belly pan. Lined it up and let the epoxy set. It seems to only need a space to the front for clearance.

    If I remember correctly, there is about 5/8 of an inch before you get into the top side of the ramp if you want to lower the tank. There is also a spreader on the first former that has to be cut and I would imagine it would have to be replaced in a lower position to hold the tank. The back of the tank will end up sitting on top of the half former that is between F1 and F2.

    Nasty small area to work in. Good luck, Joe

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/7/2006 5:22:18 PM   
    Chuck381


     

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    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Joe,
    Do you think the fueler will cause problems? Oh I bet I can trim off a little of the belly pan and get it all squared away in a jiffy! Thanks for responding and again thanks for the help!

    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/7/2006 5:32:24 PM   
    AcroJo



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    Status: offline     		When I ran the S100 on mine, the fueler was not a problem. Just don't install it lower than the carb and all should be good. I did not lower the tank and again, no issues with flooding. Joe

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/8/2006 2:10:11 PM   
    Chuck381


     

    Posts: 54
    Joined: 12/29/2005
    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Joe,
    Got the Belly pan squared away (nothing a little tap on with a hammer couldnt fix)! Yea it was just a hair tight so I managed to move a little wood more like rounded a couple spots! As for the fueler it is just about 3/16 below the carb due to the large motor mount being in the beast! I looped the carb inlet line up twoard the roof of the canopy with the fuel filter installed and then connected it to the carb. I finished all the servo install and am going to put the linkages together tonight. Not too sure if I am going to go with the carbon fiber on the rudder and elevator set up? Might just go with the stock. I used some carbon fiber rods with JB weld and some 440 all thread (approx 2" long) 1" out of the rod= 1" glued in it! Cut a small brass ring 1/8 long (tube) that slides on the outside of the carbon fiber tube, used CA to stick it there to prevent spliting! Hope that it works well and doesnt add weight!

    After I finish the linkages and get the canopy installed I will run the motor (on the plane this time) and ensure there are no problems with flooding and my set up before I ballance everything out for good! I am running a 15X6 APC and using an OS F plug and using 15% Omega (20% Syn/Castor) so I hope all goes well! Again if there is anything else you can think of I need to do before I maiden PLEASE let me know! I appreciate all your advise and assisteance Father Joe! Yes I was reading some old threads and know you are a man of the cloth! HA HA !

    That one about the electric fly and the plane caught in the ceiling at a dome up north.... then the pole landing on it killed me! I figured I was the only one with luck like that! I busted out laughing out loud in the office!
    Thanks again Joe!


    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/8/2006 2:27:02 PM   
    olstoney



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    From: Cape Coral, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Yep,
    He's the Minister of Avaition and UCD modifier extrodanaire .

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/8/2006 4:53:11 PM   
    Chuck381


     

    Posts: 54
    Joined: 12/29/2005
    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Guys,
    I know its kinda weird but after reading all these threads and getting tons of valuable info I feel like I almost know ya! I mean Father Joe is our Pastor and Old stoney and I deal with the Hurricanes, like an extended family!

    You all are great and I appreciate the encouragement and great knowledge!

    OldStoney you retired Military?

    See ya guys

    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/8/2006 5:59:31 PM   
    olstoney



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    From: Cape Coral, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Chuck,
    Yes, retired military and law enforcement. I think Joe will agree, don't use the factory 2/56 stuff for pushrods it is too long and too flexible. I used Central Hobbies CF rods with 4/40 titanium ends with Dubro ball links in the servo ends. This setup worked perfectly after replacing the CA hinges with the Dubro nylon pinned hinges as Joe suggested. Very slop free and as smooth as silk. Took a little more time, but was well worth the effort.

    And that's all I have to say about that, (Forrest Gump).

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/8/2006 6:09:52 PM   
    Chuck381


     

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    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Stoney & Joe,
    Got it! So it looks like I will make some more CF push rods tonight! I think the home made version I created should be fine for the application. FYI I am still Mil (if you couldnt tell) I appreciate you Brother!

    Thanks again Guys

    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/15/2006 1:40:21 PM   
    Chuck381


     

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    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Guys,
    She is complete and well I havent installed the cowl, ran it a couple times to make sure I am not going to have a problem with the carb flooding. Looks good considering I messed up on the canopy install (a little lean to the left). Ready to maiden her and see what its all about but the weather here is not going to cooperate it seems! Windy and rain! Oh well will wait patiently!

    Can you all give me any advise in the amount of throws needed? I know the manual says a certain amount but I wanted to hear from you all that fly it what I really need for amount of throw on the surfaces. I appreciate the help!

    Chuck

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/16/2006 12:41:56 AM   
    gjeffers



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    From: Round Mountain , NV, USA
    Status: offline     		Hi Chuck, i just remaidened mine after it took a break for about 8 mos and i still love this plane.

    the suggested rates worked well for me the first time and should do well, you can go from there

    here are a couple of pics of mine since installing the saito 125 (i love this engine in this plane)

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    RE: u-can-do 60 - 2/16/2006 5:35:36 PM   
    Chuck381


     

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    From: Mary Esther, FL, USA
    Status: offline     		Cool! I will go with the recomended throws; I do appreciate the help! So do you fly without a cowl? What engine did you have on it before the 125? I fired mine up last weekend (still wanting to tweak it) to make sure it wouldnt flood the carb but it did after I filled up (using fueler). I couldnt put the fueler any higher because of the engine mount, but I got as close as I could and it runs fine but seems to flood right after it is filled up with fuel!

    I am looking forward to trying her out BUT I am wondering how stong the wing is! It seems like in s few spot on the leading edge that the ply sheeting is soft and can be pressed in easily! Just wasnt too sure if there was something going on in there! Oh well I am just waiting on good weather and I guess I am just going to take her up and see if she is as smooth as everyone says! Thats why I was so concerened not to go too crazy with the throws! I don't want to be freaking out on my mainden flight!

    G Jeffers thanks again for the pic's and advise!

    Chuck

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