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Joined: 12/27/2001 From: Corpus Christi, TX, USA Status: offline
Wow, I forgot I started this thread over 2 years ago. Look like some nice birds. I never did get one of the Sig Bonanzas, but I did get a Byrons. have not started it yet though. Also got a set of plans fot "teamscale's" Baron 55.
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Terry "Old Fart" in training. (not to be an R/Cer, but to be an "Old Fart")
First attempt last weekend, lost the nose wheel on takeoff, 3 blade prop hit the ground no major damage, will try to replace the nose wheel with a bigger +1/2" wheel, as if the plane's nose is too low....... test flight will be next weekend Hisham
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Joined: 10/9/2002 From: Houston,
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Hey Hisham, You are my hero. This kits defies logic. Everytime I do a little work on the airplane, it seems I must always come back to that step later to finish it up, (after I complete something else first). I have post-its all over my house that say, "May is Bonanza month". I'm going to finish this kit once and for all. I'm still fitting the turtle deck tot he fuselage, doing the windows and tint, the pilot and instruments and the tail cone. Yikes !
Test flew my Bonanza yesterday, Guys, it was hands full flight…. Terrible adverse yaw, Elevator was very sensitive…. Used rudder on turn outs In some cases it helped a lot ; tried to calm her down by reducing power, a fast flyer with the 91 FS engine and 3 blade prop…. Managed to fly her down to the runway and land safely but fast….. Planning to use two mini servos HS81 metal gear for the ailerons instead of one in the center with snakes as recommended by the kit manufacturer…… so that I can have different throws .. maybe this could help in sloving the problem. Hisham
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Joined: 9/18/2006 From: AdelaideSouth Australia, AUSTRALIA Status: offline
Last weekend I test flew my Sig Bonanza. I've been building this model off and on for nearly 20 years now and and have finally managed it get it airborne. I found the model to fly exceptionally well. My model is powered by an old 61 FSR with Bisson muffler. On taking off the bonanza took a while to unstick (due to the nose down attitude) but once up in the air it really gets moving. I'd say the speed in about equivalent of a sports model.
The recommended control throws are very soft so I flicked to high rates straight away. This is the first model I have built with flaps and I was very suprised how the Bonanza reacts. At full flap (approx 40 deg) there is absolutely no trim change and they really slow the model down. On landing with full flap and about 1/3 power the model came in almost hand off and settles in very nicely onto the runway.
I managed 3 flights (first flight came in deadstick) and I really enjoyed the model's handling Hopefully I'll get a chance in the next few weeks to get some more flights under my belt.
For all those building a sig bonanza stick with it ! - it builds into a nice flying model
Ill try to upload some pictures - I'm new to posting so please bear with me if it doesn't work
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Joined: 5/7/2006 From: Bloomington,
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I just picked up one of these today - its a 1979 build and it is still new in the box. I have a few ARF's in front of it, and judging how long those can take me to get going, this full build will take me a while. Looking forward to it though!
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