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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 6/7/2007 11:30:32 PM   
scalebirdman


 

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From: meridian, ID, USA
Status: offline 		I've just started on mine... I have a set of Century jet retracts to install. Is there any need or value to modifying the mount to move the gear forward, or does the model handle fine as is?

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 6/7/2007 11:39:05 PM   
t_burley



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Status: offline 		hey scaleARFman, I am almost done with mine. I am waiting on my gear from Darrell.
I used a G45 up front, and so far it will take no additional dead weight to CG.

other than that Robert, I cant tell ya anymore

how is yours still flying Ty?

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 6/8/2007 2:23:49 AM   
fockewulf37


 

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From: kannapolis, NC, USA
Status: offline 		I am so bad when it comes to planes. I just love new things.. I just sold mine. I had no problems with the gear location for the Sierra Gear. I don't know if the location is any different for the CJM gear or not. It flew well with no really bad nose over problems.. The only thing I would look into is putting a little rake in the tail wheel. going striaght down it really like to bounce the tail....

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 6/8/2007 3:34:21 PM   
scalebirdman


 

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Status: offline 		Toddster, I knew it was only a matter of time before you ventured over to the dark side. The CJ retracts appear to be 90 deg, as opposed to the Sierra at 95. Doubt the 5 degrees will matter if the location is fine for the Sierra's. I am using a B&M unit (from Yellow Aircraft) for the tail. Power is Revolution 52.

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 8/5/2007 5:49:44 PM   
fockewulf37


 

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Status: offline 		Bladerunner,
Did you ever finish up your P-40??

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 11/30/2007 12:57:30 AM   
Tony Gag Jr.



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From: Terryville, CT, USA
Status: online 		Do you guys think a G45 is enough engine for this airplane?

Thanks,
Tony

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 11/30/2007 1:07:15 AM   
fockewulf37


 

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Status: offline 		Yes it would be fine in the P-40..

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 12/2/2007 3:47:51 PM   
LDM


 

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Status: offline 		Overall is it worth jumping in on this plane ??? I will probably paying$ 400 on Flebay(plus shipping ) and was wondering if the owners are happy with this plane .

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 12/2/2007 5:46:31 PM   
fockewulf37


 

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Status: offline 		You can't beat it for the money. I would say yes...

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 12/2/2007 7:17:06 PM   
Tony Gag Jr.



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Status: online 		I went to order one from Skyshark only to find out the shipping cost is $64.95. It is just me or is that kind of pricey for shipping?

Thanks,
Tony

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 12/2/2007 9:26:20 PM   
tranker


 

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From: McHenry, IL, USA
Status: offline 		The shipping charge is very fair. Shipping a box of that size and weight does cost that amount. I have also bought other planes from other manufacturers and the price has been 2 to 2.5 times that amount.
A shipping charge for some other 50cc sized planes cost $90.

I noticed that one company (not Skyshark) I have bought before has lowered their shipping down from 190 to 90, but the price of the plane went up by the difference.


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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 12/2/2007 9:56:36 PM   
Tony Gag Jr.



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Status: online 		Ok, thanks for the info. I have not ordered a plane that size so I was shocked at that price.

Tony

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/19/2008 7:45:23 PM   
Whistling Death


 

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Status: offline 		I just got a Skyshark P-40, I am very impressed with the quality of this arf.

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/21/2008 3:01:13 AM   
Alex 51


 

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From: montevideo, MN, USA
Status: offline 		I have just finished my P 40. I put sierra retracts on it looks great. I put a DL 50 engine in it perfect fit. Have not run it yet but everyone that i have talked to said they have had good luck with the DL 50. The plane is a little fat 23lbs12 oz. I am going to replace the tires that should remove 8oz. anything helps. I will try to put some pictures in later.

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/21/2008 4:00:09 AM   
fockewulf37


 

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Status: offline 		If you are at 23 lbs that about right. I cut all the weight I could. and was still at 23 lbs dry.. Still flew very nice....

Ty

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/21/2008 4:22:20 AM   
jeff naul


 

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From: monroe, LA, USA
Status: offline 		guy's mine is bashed,sheeted, glassed and painted right now its at 21 lbs. no exhaust though. waiting on the keleo. how are the arfs coming in so light?

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RE: Skyshark P-40N Build - 2/21/2008 5:52:34 AM   
jeff naul


 

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