My SM F-14 Tomcat
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maiden!!!!!
She flies!!!!
yes gentlemen, last Sunday, easter she got maidened!
flight went well, power to spare, lots of trimming though, but I found out why.....please, if you remove the swing mechanism to get to the tanks, CHECK YOUR WING INCIDENCE AFTERWARDS!!!!!!
video to follow.......
Wim
yes gentlemen, last Sunday, easter she got maidened!
flight went well, power to spare, lots of trimming though, but I found out why.....please, if you remove the swing mechanism to get to the tanks, CHECK YOUR WING INCIDENCE AFTERWARDS!!!!!!
video to follow.......
Wim
#281
Hey wim, where exactly did you balance your jet? The picture is misleading, it looks like they balanced forward of the swing wing mechanices instead of having the wire pushed back against the swing wing mechanics. Also how did you find the center point for your stabs? Looks good glad is flew good, you mentioned wing incidence did you swing the wings?
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more movies........
https://youtu.be/JxEPCwV-HgA https://youtu.be/iS6CgJN3vOs https://youtu.be/J9SaE7Q8tcc
https://youtu.be/JxEPCwV-HgA https://youtu.be/iS6CgJN3vOs https://youtu.be/J9SaE7Q8tcc
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Mick,
I did the maiden there, and i've been to jets over Pampa a few times, but i'm not a member there yet, but i have applied for membership. it probably one of the only fields in Belgium where I'll be able to fly this beast, at least till I feel more confident with it....
Wim
I did the maiden there, and i've been to jets over Pampa a few times, but i'm not a member there yet, but i have applied for membership. it probably one of the only fields in Belgium where I'll be able to fly this beast, at least till I feel more confident with it....
Wim
#289
Hey guys I was wondering if I add a post to ky build thread to compile flight info for folks getting ready to maiden their jet would you guys contribute? I wanted to get everyone who has flown one to post there cg, throws, dry weight if possible any updates after flight like recommendations.
#290
Woo Haa just completed my CAA exemption test flights that's 60 minutes airtime with numerous manoeuvres including today, 2minutes+ with the wings swept. It does need more pitch control and less roll control compared to normal flight + a few clicks of up trim.
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Well, finally after a long wait, last week my Skymaster F-14 Tomcat was delivered to me! It came in two large boxes, well packaged and protected, and it made the journey undamaged, phew!!!