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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/1/2007 6:12:49 PM   
rainedave



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Status: online 		Mike, it was definitely touchy. I don't have a lot of R&E experience, but I have two R&E models - Jr. Falcon and Bee-Tween - that I fly from time to time. Grace had a lot of roll coupling with the rudder compared to what I was used to. The high winds were making it difficult to fly, too. You had to be very light on rudder or it would roll on its side and start losing altitude. That could be a CG issue, maybe someone here with more R&E experience can diagnose it. It may simply have been due to too much throw.

Edited to add: The more accomplished pilots than me (everyone else who flew Grace) were having no problem flying it.

David

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/5/2007 11:11:52 PM   
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Status: online 		See my comments on the Traveling Grace thread. I have shipped her on to Lomcevak Duck down in GA.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/8/2007 7:24:45 PM   
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Vicman brought Grace to me today and we went to my club field to fly her. This is one outstanding sport flyer. I was having so much fun that my manners didn’t kick in until we left the field and realized that I hadn’t offered Vic any stick time! Sorry Vic. Anyway, you will see that Vic did get some shutter time on my cheap digital camera. I think he got some good shots, Never mind the fat ugly guy in the shots.

When I installed my JR 610XL Rx, I found the plane balanced 2” back from the leading edge right at the undercamber break point which is in specs. I had .5” elevator throw each way and .75” rudder throw. These throws are about double what Mike specifies so I dialed in 30% expo on both. Vic had flown it rigged like this so I figured I would give it a go. These settings make a very lively plane that stunts well. If you are not used to this I highly recommend you follow Mike’s recommended setup.



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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/15/2007 6:31:38 PM   
dieFluggeister



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Status: offline 		I did get a chance to do some updating to the Duty Roster this weekend. However if you had previously sent in a request to be added, and you dont see your name on the list I apologize. Please contact me with a PM and I will add you to the roster.

From now on, in fairness to all pilots, any new requests will be added in the order they are received.

Thanks for your participation!




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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/15/2007 8:25:06 PM   
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Status: offline 		As most of you know, I missed the CC event due to circumstances beyond my control so all I can say is... Grace must be one hellava plane to have survived

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/18/2007 3:50:01 AM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/18/2007 3:51:44 AM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 1:58:21 AM   
Lomcevak Duck



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Status: offline 		Couple of pics for ya. Grace is on the way to PTUlmer now.

There was no one else at the field to take pictures of me with her, so I took a couple with the planes that hang out here. They really own the place, but they're nice enough to let me stay here.

Here's Grace with Eleanor. She's an old lady and gets a little cranky at times, but still loves the little ones.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 2:00:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		They liked playing games, like king of the hill, but Eleanor got frustrated when she lost Grace playing hide and seek.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 2:02:55 AM   
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Status: offline 		Here's Grace with Tom. He's friendly, but plays a little rough, so they didn't spend much time together.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 2:05:03 AM   
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Had a blast guys, hope the rest of you enjoy Grace like I have.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 3:57:03 AM   
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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 4:57:09 AM   
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Besides, I have another delta on the boards as we speak.
I have been accused of being a bit schizophrenic in my hobbies.

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RE: Postal Plane Project - 10/19/2007 1:31:39 PM   
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