NEW Legend Models 79.5" F8F Bearcat!
#157
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I flew the Bearcat today and it is everything I hoped it would be. The first flight was with the 4 blade prop. This flight was cut short due to the engine going over redline temperature. I have the alarm set for 150C (300F) and the engine reached about 155C max. I'm not sure if it would have continued to get hotter if I had continued the flight. I may try it again and see if the temp stabilizes below 160C.
The next 3 flights were with a 22x10 wood prop and the max temp reached was 148C, with the average temp around 140C. The plane performed very well as you would expect. Smooth and stable with nice aerobatic capability. The Saito radial provides just the right speed and power for great flying fun.
The only glitch today was a hinge on one of the inner gear doors pulled out.
The next 3 flights were with a 22x10 wood prop and the max temp reached was 148C, with the average temp around 140C. The plane performed very well as you would expect. Smooth and stable with nice aerobatic capability. The Saito radial provides just the right speed and power for great flying fun.
The only glitch today was a hinge on one of the inner gear doors pulled out.
#163
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I have ten flights on the Bearcat and I love this plane! It flys as good as or better than my Top Flite giant scale P-47 and P-51. The Saito engine is the perfect match for this plane and gives plenty of speed and power for big warbird style aerobatics. The plane does every maneuver that you would expect a warbird to perform and a few more to boot. Everyone who sees it fly is awed.
The plane provides remarkable value....good construction and assembly, a beautiful cockpit with detailed instruments and pilot, and a great covering job; and the optional retracts are working flawlessly. Nothing bad to say for a $600 warbird.
The plane provides remarkable value....good construction and assembly, a beautiful cockpit with detailed instruments and pilot, and a great covering job; and the optional retracts are working flawlessly. Nothing bad to say for a $600 warbird.
#164
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Saito 60cc three cylinder
After receiving the Bearcat and estimating 3# or more nose weight, I've decided my Hacker Q80-14xs motor will not be enough to fly the way I am used to. I like the weight an sound of the Saito 60cc three cylinder.
Last edited by swk550; 12-06-2016 at 04:36 AM. Reason: Now going gas
#165
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modifications
I have installed pull-pull rudder cables, 1/16" carbon fiber elevator rush rods and epoxy in control horns with ball linkages. I probably saved maybe 2oz tail weight but hope to have solid control surfaces. Sorry, some of the pictures are somewhat fuzzy. I used some 12" and 24" long drill rods for modifications to the bulk heads for installation of cable guide tubes. I made a new rudder control horn and used extra hinges with the rod.