New Build - Dave Andersen Ki-45 Toryu
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Success! Logged 3 successful flights on the Ki-45. Plane flew flawlessly. Fast and very nimble. Slowed for nice landings. It was a bit cross wind-ish, but the Dragon Slayer handled it. Sweet design, once again, by David Andersen. A friend of mine taped the flight, video coming shortly. I think Dave plans to release the plans soon upon the success of my Ki-45.
Jeff
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I have to say it looked pretty awesome on the initial taxi.... I mean maiden flight. Nicely done and it was pretty cool seeing that ear to ear grin on both yours and Dave's face. That is a bad plane. Sad I missed the other two flights.
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Jeff,
Loving it! My kids missed "home". As far as the Tradewinds go, you have to get used to flying in quite windy conditions. And have your mind ready to bag up anything you fly lol. We do have our calm days as well, but most have some wind. Tell ya what, we have an event August 15th &16th called the Biggest little Airshow on Ford Island. Frank Tiano is supposed to be here as well for this event . I will gladly let you maiden my Zero!
EDIT: when you get here on your next visit, you can have your pick of my planes to fly, then you will know what it's like!
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Loving it! My kids missed "home". As far as the Tradewinds go, you have to get used to flying in quite windy conditions. And have your mind ready to bag up anything you fly lol. We do have our calm days as well, but most have some wind. Tell ya what, we have an event August 15th &16th called the Biggest little Airshow on Ford Island. Frank Tiano is supposed to be here as well for this event . I will gladly let you maiden my Zero!
EDIT: when you get here on your next visit, you can have your pick of my planes to fly, then you will know what it's like!
Casey
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Hi Todd, actually, the plane pretty much balanced spot on where Dave shows the CG. I did add 8 oz. to the nose since it is a prototype, just to shift it a bit forward. After flying it, I think I have the CG spot on and I think Dave plans to move the CG forward 1/2 inch on the plans. The total weight was just shy of 48 pounds without fuel, so probably takes off at about 50 pounds fueled. It was a very docile airplane in the air.
Jeff
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Glass Nose
Glass Cowls
Glass Nacelles with gear doors scribed in
Fore and aft canopies
ABS tail cone and flapp/nacelle fairing bulges
Exhaust outlets (if you go that version, which I didn't)
Great stuff by Dave and Jeff M.
Jeff
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Beautiful Jeff! It's always great to see a bird take flight for he first time! This one seems like a docile flyer. "We have a winner", great thing to hear after a maiden!
Casey
on a serious note, if you ever do decide to visit, give me a heads up. I'm currently waiting on my Gold pass for Ford (unrestricted access to base)so I can help with restorations. Nothing like getting up close and personal with these beasts! I can't wait! The head of restorations gave me a great up close and personal visit with "swamp ghost" last visit while he interviewed me! I got the position! I just need my pass!
Casey
on a serious note, if you ever do decide to visit, give me a heads up. I'm currently waiting on my Gold pass for Ford (unrestricted access to base)so I can help with restorations. Nothing like getting up close and personal with these beasts! I can't wait! The head of restorations gave me a great up close and personal visit with "swamp ghost" last visit while he interviewed me! I got the position! I just need my pass!