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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/1/2008 5:20:03 AM   
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Status: offline 		The plans call for removing the forward portion of the aileron, so the aileron has a length from the trailing edge of 3 inches. Then adding 1/2 in balsa to the front. I used the same method as for cutting out the ailerons, and the hot wire made an easy job of it. When this is dry I will cap the ends of the aileron after I cut it down to fit in the aileron bay.

Craig

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/1/2008 5:28:43 AM   
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Status: offline 		very nicely done Craig

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/1/2008 5:50:31 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks. Just taking my time so it turns out well. I have marked out the flaps on the fiberglass fuse, and on the wing. I hope to get the flaps cut out on the fuse tonight.

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/1/2008 7:02:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Got the flaps cut out. Took a lot of work using a zona saw. Now the fun, but dreaded flaps need to be constructed.

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/2/2008 1:57:53 AM   
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Status: offline 		Hey Craig:
You may have seen this but its pretty awesome

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7166330178234459087&pr=goog-sl

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/2/2008 5:34:46 PM   
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Thats a great clip. That must have been pretty nerve racking landing on those small decks.
A little bit of progress on my Corsair. Have the leading edge balsa glued to the flaps and the balsa in the wing trailing edge just sitting in location. I will glue that after I am satisfied that the fit will be good.

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/2/2008 11:20:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		Been working on the flaps. I have the inner and outer marked, and have been positioning the TE piece within the wing. Getting it just right has taken a bit of time. I have it glassed into location with some .75 oz cloth, when this sets uo I will do another layer of .75 oz.

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/3/2008 1:29:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		Great work Craig !
I guess you will want me to find you another 62 now !

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/3/2008 6:01:25 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have 2 G-62's now One in the Pup, the other will go in the P-47 when I get the B&B mount that I ordered. I will just swap 62's with the P-47. Who knows, another G-62 maybe an option. I may need to build a twin next with 2 G-62"s.

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/3/2008 6:11:46 AM   
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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/3/2008 6:36:41 PM   
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That would be a monster of a plane. Perhaps a little to big.
Back to the Corsair, I was looking at the aileron design and it calls for a lead counter weight. I am not sure if this is required with the quality of servo's these days. Just dont know if it is needed or not. Anyone have an opinion on this?

Craig.


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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/3/2008 7:56:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		Counter balance is always a good thing, I had it on my first Corsair but not the second, to inlay some lead on the front of the ailerons, just to be safe would be good

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/3/2008 8:55:39 PM   
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I will have a close look at it. I think they were originaly done due to servos, and to prevent flutter, dont realy know.
I have the flaps cut, and the ailerons have been caped at the ends with 1/32 ply, and it is sanded to shape.

Craig

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/4/2008 3:53:06 AM   
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Status: online 		excellent job on the radiusing of the aileron TE

BTW I have seen a similar sized Corsair a couple of years back suffer severe aileron flutter, it had good quality / torque servos so counterweight maybe a good choise.

I do recall reading a book on the Corsair mainly to do with the testing and development of it, in the book they discussed problems they had with flutter and they used counterweights and trim tabs to mitigate the problem.

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RE: Byron Corsair Build - 2/4/2008 5:52:52 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks for the info Peter.
Spent most of the day working on the flaps. The balsa inserts for the hinges are epoxied in. The side pieces are on, just need to clean up the ends, glue 1/2in balsa to the leading edge, attach plywood sides and sand to shape. Tons to do.


Craig

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