Yellow F18 twin, bringing back a classic for VMFA 314
01-24-2014, 08:18 AM
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Both pipes appear to have a 3 3/4in inlet if you don't count the bellmouth on the Tams. The other differences are that the Tams is a little heavier and more rigid. Also, the bifurcation is rounded on the Tams and it's sharp on the stock. I asked for a pipe to handle a P200SX and that is
the pipe Tam made for me. My buddy is using the stock pipe in his and will install a Behotec 180. I think the stock pipe will do fine with a 42lb turbine but would need to be stronger for 50+...... Just my opinion.
01-24-2014, 04:30 PM
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Both pipes appear to have a 3 3/4in inlet if you don't count the bellmouth on the Tams. The other differences are that the Tams is a little heavier and more rigid. Also, the bifurcation is rounded on the Tams and it's sharp on the stock. I asked for a pipe to handle a P200SX and that is the pipe Tam made for me. My buddy is using the stock pipe in his and will install a Behotec 180. I think the stock pipe will do fine with a 42lb turbine but would need to be stronger for 50+...... Just my opinion.
01-24-2014, 04:36 PM
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Sysek, man looked at those as well when I decided on mine but those are not C Models. They are super hornets. They are also much more difficult to paint as the pattern is much much tighter.
The marines one was a bit easier.
The marines one was a bit easier.
01-25-2014, 12:17 AM
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Hi,
Nickel, I never had a flameout on my own twin (powered by to P-80SE's), but I did some low-throttle laps to see what it might feel like with 'half' the power. I also did some one-engine run-ups and taxi tests. By the end of it, I felt VERY confident that I could climb, maintain altitude, do dirtied-up circuits and land one one engine. The only other twin I got any significant time on was a twin 120. Same thing. No doubt in my mind I could manage a single-engine situation.
Nickel, I never had a flameout on my own twin (powered by to P-80SE's), but I did some low-throttle laps to see what it might feel like with 'half' the power. I also did some one-engine run-ups and taxi tests. By the end of it, I felt VERY confident that I could climb, maintain altitude, do dirtied-up circuits and land one one engine. The only other twin I got any significant time on was a twin 120. Same thing. No doubt in my mind I could manage a single-engine situation.
01-25-2014, 08:05 AM
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Hey Guys, I have the stock yellow wheels and tires on my twin. I know they are going to wear fast, but they are super light. Do you guys glue the wheels on the rims? they fit really tight and I hate to glue them knowing I will be replacing them as the wear. Any thoughts?
Thanks
Ron
Thanks
Ron
01-25-2014, 10:11 AM
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I'll have to pass on that question to the more knowledgeable on this aircraft. My wheels were on there already and they must be some upgrade because they are pretty damn hard.
02-06-2014, 06:40 PM
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Hey fellas, another quick question, I run elevons with a mix to the actual ailerons on all my scale jets. Ailerons move very small amount, maybe half inch. How many of you run elevons on this airframe?
