ESM ZERO BUILD
10-23-2014, 08:53 AM
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lomcevac540T,
The three blade looks great.
Someone, Dgiatr asked about Sierra. I have a set on my ESM Zero and am very pleased. They were designed for the ESM Raiden but work well for the Zero. The angle is 90 degrees which is a little too much. Darrell was willing to reset them but I wanted to get on with the project and just shimmed them. Don't worry about the gear door. On one gear it worked perfectly, on the other I had to slightly relieve the inside of the door. I stripped the doors and fiberglassed them, then paint. The gear have 2 blocks with tapped holes that you may use to attach the doors.
The three blade looks great.
Someone, Dgiatr asked about Sierra. I have a set on my ESM Zero and am very pleased. They were designed for the ESM Raiden but work well for the Zero. The angle is 90 degrees which is a little too much. Darrell was willing to reset them but I wanted to get on with the project and just shimmed them. Don't worry about the gear door. On one gear it worked perfectly, on the other I had to slightly relieve the inside of the door. I stripped the doors and fiberglassed them, then paint. The gear have 2 blocks with tapped holes that you may use to attach the doors.
10-26-2014, 10:59 PM
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I've not used flaps on a big bird but on my .60 zero, I cut power and rotate a knob (old Futaba transmitter) on the downwind leg. The more I turn it, the more flaps I get. If windy, I need less flaps as wind gusts can cause the plane to balloon upward and then stall.
If I were you, I would do the first flap deployment with just a slight amount of angle, especially on maiden flight during landing. You don't want a snap on base leg and you don't want high and slow before touch down.
If I were you, I would do the first flap deployment with just a slight amount of angle, especially on maiden flight during landing. You don't want a snap on base leg and you don't want high and slow before touch down.
10-27-2014, 02:28 AM
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My P-40 has none, my Hellcat has about 8%, my Corsair and Mustang have maybe 2%. I haven't flown my Zero yet, so not sure about this one yet.
11-03-2014, 05:21 AM
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Love my Zero more and more. Flies absolutely brilliantly!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJu5Aj0iZKY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJu5Aj0iZKY
Almost ready to maiden!
11-03-2014, 06:55 AM
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Hey there,
I balanced the Zero on the recommended CG of the Manual (140mm I think) after recalculating it - a must with the ESM CG
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Flies spot on with that setting and the AOT corrected.
I flipped my zero a couple of weeks ago and crushed the canopy. Unfortuneatly there is no spares around, neither the ESM nor the Topflite. So I borrowed another canopy that was a bit less ruined, fixed it, made a plug and built myself a really big vakuum forming box for the half meter long canopy...
Rev
I balanced the Zero on the recommended CG of the Manual (140mm I think) after recalculating it - a must with the ESM CG
.Flies spot on with that setting and the AOT corrected.
I flipped my zero a couple of weeks ago and crushed the canopy. Unfortuneatly there is no spares around, neither the ESM nor the Topflite. So I borrowed another canopy that was a bit less ruined, fixed it, made a plug and built myself a really big vakuum forming box for the half meter long canopy...
Rev
11-09-2014, 10:07 PM
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Hey Reverend,
I'm supposed to be the first guy to get a canopy from ESM when they arrive...if they arrive. But it appears there are several right here on this thread that need one.
Maybe you could go into business selling replacement ESM model 21 zero canopies?
I'm supposed to be the first guy to get a canopy from ESM when they arrive...if they arrive. But it appears there are several right here on this thread that need one.
Maybe you could go into business selling replacement ESM model 21 zero canopies?
11-10-2014, 02:06 AM
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Cant wait to do the masking for painting... :P
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11-10-2014, 11:48 AM
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Lomcevak 540 T,
Great pictures and congrats to you on the successful flights!
Reverend,
I only need one and I promise not to turn you over to the SEC. Maybe cast a small i.d. plate some where or just add some detail. Then it would be different and they couldn't sue. You could probably sell at least ten of these right now especially if the canopy has a greater thickness.
Another thing is that a lot of people have requesting these and the company hasn't supplied them. What are we to do?
Great pictures and congrats to you on the successful flights!
Reverend,
I only need one and I promise not to turn you over to the SEC. Maybe cast a small i.d. plate some where or just add some detail. Then it would be different and they couldn't sue. You could probably sell at least ten of these right now especially if the canopy has a greater thickness.
Another thing is that a lot of people have requesting these and the company hasn't supplied them. What are we to do?
11-24-2014, 06:24 AM
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I am having trouble getting my gear doors to fit. For the doors to be flush with the bottom of the wing when retracted, they are against my tires which will keep them from turning. Anyone else having this issue? What are some other options to look at? I have the robart gear and struts, with the robart gear door mounts but this just don't seem to work out right. Maybe I am missing something.
01-27-2015, 05:45 AM
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Esm zero build
Hey Guys. Just finished my ESM Zero. DLE55, Robart E-Retracts, modified tail-wheel, TY's Planes Cockpit Kit, Detailed, and Weathered. Been ground tested then balanced. 1 1/2 lbs in the nose of the Cowl. Ready for the Maiden.
Just wanted to sharer. Enjoy.
Jeff
Just wanted to sharer. Enjoy.
Jeff