Redback
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Joined: 8/27/2004
From: GraftonNew South Wales, AUSTRALIA
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Almost got a maiden flight in yesterday!
Weathers been dry and warm for a couple of days now so things have dried out somewhat. Took the plane down to the club, strip had been recently been cut and was fairly short.
Made a few runs down the strip to see how the plane tracked. Pleasantly surprised to find that it was fairly easy to keep straight, though you do have to keep feeding right rudder in. Not really unexpected as there is no side thrust on the motor.
Couple more runs increasing the speed, beginning to get the feeling that this bird actually wants to fly (all 17.4lbs of it!). When it became apparent where the flying weight was headed I had some concerns about whether the 120AX had enough guts for the job, less worried now having seen the way it accelerated. Comes up onto the mains nicely and looks ready to fly with a bit more speed.
Looking good for a first flight once the sun gets up a bit (early on it's right in your face, either for take off or landing - don't need that for a 1st flight!).
Then discover the retracts, which had been working fine at home are giving problems. Seems like the air pipe to the wing is getting constricted as they work OK with the wing off, but it's not obvious where. After fiddling a bit I decide that it's a workshop job. Could have flown with the wheels down but decide to chicken out for today.
All in all I'm happy with the day's result, and am starting to think that we may have a flying brick at least. Will sort out the retracts in the week and aim for next Sunday. Since I have now unretired (again) I can afford the hobby but don't have time to pursue it!
Terry
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