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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/8/2008 11:52:39 PM   
rainedave



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Status: offline 		Bill and I flew the model some more this morning. I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster! They had seen it Saturday and it was clear that the smaller prop makes a real difference. Knife edge was better with high rates and more airspeed, but I need to move the CG back a bit to get it optimized. This will also help the elevator response on deadstick landings which at very slow speeds was not as effective as I'd like. I actually stalled it once this morning and right at the stall point the elevator got mushy. I'm so used to landing small models deadstick that I forget that most planes like to land under power. What I really need to do is keep the nose down and stop landing it like an .049 SS (which after dozens of flights I have never gotten to stall). The next time I fly it I think it will be about right. It's a lot of fun.

David

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/9/2008 12:03:49 AM   
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ORIGINAL: rainedave

Bill and I flew the model some more this morning. I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster! They had seen it Saturday and it was clear that the smaller prop makes a real difference. Knife edge was better with high rates and more airspeed, but I need to move the CG back a bit to get it optimized. This will also help the elevator response on deadstick landings which at very slow speeds was not as effective as I'd like. I actually stalled it once this morning and right at the stall point the elevator got mushy. I'm so used to landing small models deadstick that I forget that most planes like to land under power. What I really need to do is keep the nose down and stop landing it like an .049 SS (which after dozens of flights I have never gotten to stall). The next time I fly it I think it will be about right. It's a lot of fun.

David


MUCH faster is a understatement, that thing was screaming...when I did the hand launch I could feel it pull right out of my hand vs. me tossing it....I got to fly it some this morning mostly trying out knife edge flight which I think after a little adjustment here and there it will knife edge great. Ok Dave my .15LA has no home right now! . Next time out I will bring my camcorder and take some video to post....

-Bill

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/9/2008 1:22:49 AM   
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Status: offline 		Yep, I didnt fly it but I was watching, during the funfly Vicman commented on the engine sounding weak and I thought he's just holding back because its the maiden flight, but it was over propped...it was about twice as fast today!!I'll be ordering one of his next batch...Rog

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/10/2008 1:59:50 PM   
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I switched from the APC 8x4 to a 7x4 and when it got airborne I heard rog and Bill chuckle... because it was noticeably faster!


I had a similar experience on my hopped up, .15 engined, HOB P-47, although I used an APC 7x5. It was unbelievably fast in level flight at full throttle - I could hear the elevator fluttering and had to dial it back for fear it was going to self-destruct. When I landed I saw that the thread hinges had torn out of the stab in 2 of the 4 total locations. Yow!

EG


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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/10/2008 8:48:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dave, are you going to make the SS XV available as a kit and if yes what will be the price and shipping dates? Please advise.

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/10/2008 11:53:41 PM   
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Status: offline 		Dave, congrats on your maiden flight, as a sureshark junky got 3, I can't wait until you offer this one forsale. Great looking plane!! dave

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/11/2008 12:08:03 AM   
rainedave



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Status: offline 		Thanks everyone. [If you didn't get a PM from me let me know.]

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/11/2008 1:02:58 AM   
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Status: offline 		Dave. I'd like one also. Thanks Terry

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/11/2008 1:19:21 AM   
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Status: offline 		David, I didnt get a PM wanting 2 kits here please
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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/11/2008 4:23:29 AM   
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Status: offline 		I'd like one too, Dave. Just let me know the details. Thanks.

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/11/2008 1:23:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Hello Raindave,

I bought a couple of your Sure Sharks and they were awesome. Still flying them. How can I get a couple of the .15 powered one?

Thanks,

Honker1

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/17/2008 9:34:07 PM   
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Status: offline 		I just got the SS XV in the mail today, RD that was fast! Thanks so much. What a great looking kit just like the 1/2 Sureshark. I'll be mounting a Magnum XL .15 in this SS. David we as a group here need to get your planes SS 1/2 and the SS XV printed up in the AMA Model Aviation Magazine its just not everyday somebody comes up with a great design like this. Anybody got idea's.

I'll post pic's as I get this build going will be a while I've got another bird I'm trying to finish first Quik fli III. I can't wait!!!!!!

Pete

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/18/2008 12:00:13 AM   
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Status: offline 		I hand launched it yesterday for Dave, and Bill is right throwing it was a waste of energy of my arm, letting it go was all it needed, it was flying faster than I was throwing when it left my hand!!..Dave likes to bring engines to the field for break in..so he only got in one flight and I put the herr extra up twice before we called it a day,...Rog

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/18/2008 4:49:39 AM   
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Status: offline 		Got mine in the mail today ...thanks RD!
It may be a while before it gets built because of some planes that need finished or fixed.
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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/18/2008 5:07:11 AM   
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Status: offline 		Salvage yard!?, time to teach that woman about collectables and fine aircraft.

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RE: Shark XV Build Thread - 10/18/2008 3:20:57 PM   
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