Pitts S1-S by EMHW
07-29-2015, 05:29 PM
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Check this out!!
http://vogelsang-aeroscale.com/emhwpitts243.html
http://vogelsang-aeroscale.com/emhwpitts243.html
Its kind of hard to tell for sure, but I am guessing maybe you approve
Congrats!
08-10-2015, 02:00 PM
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Hi Robert,
Have you had a chance to mount and fly the Eagle with the 3 blade prop?
Last I saw of it was a few weeks back after painting, not yet mounted. Anyways, looking to see how it performed.
Jeff
Have you had a chance to mount and fly the Eagle with the 3 blade prop?
Last I saw of it was a few weeks back after painting, not yet mounted. Anyways, looking to see how it performed.
Jeff
08-10-2015, 03:36 PM
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08-10-2015, 10:03 PM
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Robert,
So your going to break it down for inspection? Great idea...especially after the maiden and a few additional flights. I was a Crew Chief on the F15 while serving in the A.F. Stationed in your part of town, Eglin A.F.B, FL. Anyways, since entering the hobby about 5 years ago I've incorporated what I learned as an aircraft mechanic and always perform preflight, thru-light, and post-flight inspections. You'll be surprised at what you may have missed or find loose or even worse missing. But, I think I kind of know a little bit about you now since following the build of the Eagle and Bulldog over the last 2 years. There aren't many guys or gals out there that take the time to build a kit plane and make proper fixes or upgrades as needed. I remember when you really took the time to inspect the Eagle before the maiden.( you'd of been crazy not to...Lol!) I know you will give it a complete and thorough post-flight inspection as well. I admire your tenacity for details and the effort to make them right. I really learned a lot from the builds. Mostly, that I don't even come close to the level of skills you have shown nor the steady hand to do such clean work. I love art museums (been to many) and your level of work, especially on the Eagle is just that. Incredibly, Insane!!! You got to love it!!!
Enough now with blowing smoke and making your head bigger than it is. Keep up the good work and I hope you enjoy them as much as many of us who have been following.
Jeff
P.S. Be sure to sign your name and date the inside of the Bulldog where I can see it. Thanks Bro!!!
So your going to break it down for inspection? Great idea...especially after the maiden and a few additional flights. I was a Crew Chief on the F15 while serving in the A.F. Stationed in your part of town, Eglin A.F.B, FL. Anyways, since entering the hobby about 5 years ago I've incorporated what I learned as an aircraft mechanic and always perform preflight, thru-light, and post-flight inspections. You'll be surprised at what you may have missed or find loose or even worse missing. But, I think I kind of know a little bit about you now since following the build of the Eagle and Bulldog over the last 2 years. There aren't many guys or gals out there that take the time to build a kit plane and make proper fixes or upgrades as needed. I remember when you really took the time to inspect the Eagle before the maiden.( you'd of been crazy not to...Lol!) I know you will give it a complete and thorough post-flight inspection as well. I admire your tenacity for details and the effort to make them right. I really learned a lot from the builds. Mostly, that I don't even come close to the level of skills you have shown nor the steady hand to do such clean work. I love art museums (been to many) and your level of work, especially on the Eagle is just that. Incredibly, Insane!!! You got to love it!!!
Enough now with blowing smoke and making your head bigger than it is. Keep up the good work and I hope you enjoy them as much as many of us who have been following.
Jeff
P.S. Be sure to sign your name and date the inside of the Bulldog where I can see it. Thanks Bro!!!
08-11-2015, 08:37 AM
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Squirrly, when they start getting as big as Ace's and your pitts, you have to start treating them like real aircraft... I was browsing pilot-rc's site after following a comment made by Ace on another post... I was looking at the 40-47% decathlon, and as I was browsing through the pdf manual for the 47%, up pops a page in big red fonts "DO NOT REGARD THIS PLANE AS A TOY !!"... then I read the spec's, 180" wing span, and weighed in at 63 pounds... when they start getting this big, you have to respect them as you would a real plane... unfortunately mishaps occur more frequently in our hobby, but with a good pre and post maintenance regiment, and practice safe flight procedures, one can ward off the inevitable almost indefinitely (except for the chinese time booms out there 
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John M,
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08-11-2015, 11:41 AM
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Hi John,
I totally agree. It's the sole responsibility of the pilot to ensure that everything is safe and in working order. That includes our radios. I've seen many guys run into glitches and brush it off to chance because they're in a hurry or too prideful/ embarrassed to ask for help. We usually know the inevitable outcome of such an attitude. Their aircraft don't last long or wind up as a total loss. Hard-headed!!! As for Newbies, it's just as shameful for those of us who neglect to offer helpful safety advice that could possibly save a few fingers or more. RESPONSIBILITY and CURTOUSY will continue to make our hobby a fun, rewarding, and well respected community. Remember, someone took the time to help us out when we started and are probably still with us as friends.
My high horse has fallen now...best wishes to all the guys here and at our fields. Take care John.
Jeff
I totally agree. It's the sole responsibility of the pilot to ensure that everything is safe and in working order. That includes our radios. I've seen many guys run into glitches and brush it off to chance because they're in a hurry or too prideful/ embarrassed to ask for help. We usually know the inevitable outcome of such an attitude. Their aircraft don't last long or wind up as a total loss. Hard-headed!!! As for Newbies, it's just as shameful for those of us who neglect to offer helpful safety advice that could possibly save a few fingers or more. RESPONSIBILITY and CURTOUSY will continue to make our hobby a fun, rewarding, and well respected community. Remember, someone took the time to help us out when we started and are probably still with us as friends.
My high horse has fallen now...best wishes to all the guys here and at our fields. Take care John.
Jeff
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08-11-2015, 07:16 PM
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I have not had a chance to go over it yet, every time I am up north it has been too much rain to think of pulling out for break down.
Thanks Anthony. If you are interested in an ARF http://flypau.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_4 has one.
Thanks Anthony. If you are interested in an ARF http://flypau.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_4 has one.
Maybe in the next month or so I will find time to pull it down and overhaul the electronics and replace the carb...
Your build has made me jealous and caused me great grief because my stuff is flat out UUUUUUGGGGGGLLLLLLYYYY compared to your work of art.
08-12-2015, 01:07 PM
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Nice to see you guys entertaining yourselves. I have the spinner and back plate mated with the prop. According to what I hear the weather should be much better the next few days. Should be our typical summer evening showers of which I can deal with. So tomorrow I plan on getting it out, mounting the prop, and giving it a run to see what I think. Then I will begin the break-down and going over. I will post a pic with the three blade on it tomorrow evening.