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RCM Scooter - complete, & Test flown! Pics.. - 3/7/2004 11:01:07 PM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		Hey just sharing a few shots of the RCM 1/2A Scooter, have most of the stuff done for it. What a FUNNY looking plane!

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/7/2004 11:28:10 PM   
Lynn S



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Status: offline 		I remember reading the issue of RCM that it was in. I may still have it.
I guess you could say it has looks only a mother could love.
Give us a picture of the side to show that it is a pusher

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/8/2004 12:12:30 AM   
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Status: offline 		HI AJC! I didn't know you were done with the CESSNA ?! I guess I need to get caught up with some reading. Having the prop in the middle of the plane might make for some interesting aerobatics.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/8/2004 1:37:08 AM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		CP, the "Cessna" is really a Piper (I imagine you are referring to my Piper Seneca - that is still awaiting the VA's to get the throttles hooked up. The weather took a turn for the worse so I figured I have a few weeks before I will get a test window again).

The RCM Scooter was originally published in the December 1975 RCM. Here is a link showing some pics of the original...

AJC

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_1199279/mpage_1/key_rcm%252Cscooter/anchor/tm.htm#1199279


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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/8/2004 1:40:52 AM   
Rendegade



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Status: offline 		I remember the Twin Scooter, and always having a hearty laugh when I looked at it.

Scoot away AJ! have fun man.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/8/2004 1:57:08 AM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		My first one (back about 20 years ago) didnt fly all that well. This one I hope, with micro radio gear and a strong engine (its getting either an AME 061 or a new VA MKII RC) will fly better.

Certainly built like a tank though!!

My first one was all white monokote. I think this one should get a bit more colour.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/8/2004 10:22:03 PM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		Today at work on my break I finished up the muffler (had to pull out the norvel end and make my own for 90 degree exhaust to the airstream) and test ran the engine. Started with a Cox Texaco head... bad. Wouldnt peak and wouldnt idle very well. I replaced the Norvel head button and head back into the engine and Wow! It runs very strong and the AP carb I fit to the engine works super. Idles real well and transitions cleanly.

Lots of thrust, I think the Scooter will enjoy the engine. Its my first plane that is getting an AME/Norvel...

AJC

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/9/2004 4:46:20 AM   
William Robison



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Status: offline 		AJC:

The Scooter looks like the illegitimate offspring of a Republic Seabee and the old Ace "Grasshopper" 1/2A sport plane.

Regards the muffler, with that AJC made prop extension could you not have merely reversed the stock muffler?

Bill.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/9/2004 4:58:56 AM   
matchlessaero



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Status: offline 		What a cool project! and Coholic quality construction as always too.

I think it looks a little like a boot. What is the fuse construction like?

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/9/2004 12:37:55 PM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		Bill, if I turned the stock muffler around it hits the carb inlet

Matchless, its two formers and a lot of thick balsa... I bet I could stand on it!! Way overbuilt.... heh heh typical 1970's construction.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/11/2004 10:50:20 PM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		I am fighting a cold, and last night stayed home from my usual outing. I ended up covering the Scooter, and I also installed the gear and set it up. Very sinple working with 3 servos and minimal controls!

I have decided to add some wing struts, made from some small K&S streamlined tubing. I dont like the flex in the wing, I maybe should have picked up some stiffer balsa for the spar.... ?

Anyway it will give it the customised look

I am worried only about one thing, the fuel tank (1.5 ounce sullivan square) is right under the wing, but the engine/carb is about 1" above that. I am hoping with the muffler pressure I will be OK in the fuel draw dept.... I cant do much to raise the tank otherwise.

I lent my camera to my camera to a friend for a few days, will snap some pics when I get it back this weekend. Saturday may be a nice enough day for a test flight...

AJC

PS forgot to add weight RTF is 19.5 ounces, 5 ounces under the 1975 test model weight. Winf loading is 11.5 ounces/sq. foot, which is again under the 15 ounces/sq foot test model weight. They described it flying very well and good for some aerobatics too. I am hoping it will fly well, I like the way it turned out (red, white, yellow, blue and transparent blue monokote)

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/13/2004 2:58:22 AM   
ajcoholic



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Status: offline 		Today I ran up the Scooter's AME 061 engine at noon and taxi'd it around the parking lot at work. It turns surprisingly well (easily) with no steerable nosewheel, probably due to the direct prop blast on the fin/rudder. The engine appears to pull the fuel just fine from the low positioned tank. You can see the fuel and pressure lines in the second picture.

Here are some pics, test flight may be tomorrow if the weather cooperates!

AJC

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/13/2004 5:01:47 AM   
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That's cute! Nice job on the construction! I bet it will look great in the air.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... - 3/13/2004 5:06:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		HI AJC! That turned out great! That's remarkable that it turned out so much lighter than the original. I am surprised that it steers with just the rudder, ya the prop blast has got to be pretty concentrated. It will be interesting to find out how aerobatic it is.

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RE: RCM Scooter begins... completed! PICS added.. - 3/13/2004 5:05:45 PM   
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