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12-09-2017, 12:12 AM
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Posted By warbird04

Hello Jimmy, Congratulation for your maiden....

Hello Jimmy,

Congratulation for your maiden. You see that the La-7 is a perfect warbird! And yes, a moki 180 is a good idee, and will be a great performer...
11-05-2017, 01:16 PM
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Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

12 Kg for each elevator is oversized. But today...

12 Kg for each elevator is oversized. But today we have choise on many different brand, and prices.
Take care at first of the elevator servos weight... each gramm is to gain. Same thing for the rear...
11-03-2017, 09:28 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

How many rpm have you after 20 seconds at full...

How many rpm have you after 20 seconds at full throttle ? Which prop do you use?
It sounds good, nice engine, and with 7 cylinders is a eye stopper !
11-03-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Nice Lavotchkine, do you have more pictures, and...

Nice Lavotchkine, do you have more pictures, and setup?
11-03-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

I think that 14 kg is difficult to goal, you must...

I think that 14 kg is difficult to goal, you must also complet the tank... If i look my setup, i have only behind the CG, 2 mini servos on the elevator, a retractable mechanical gear, and any...
11-02-2017, 09:36 PM
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Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

As I say yesterday, here the link for the maiden...

As I say yesterday, here the link for the maiden flight, and the second flight. Sorry, but my camera setup was wrong, and the sun make the job a bit difficult...
...
11-01-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Today I have made the two first flights with the...

Today I have made the two first flights with the Lavotchkin... It's a sucess!
I give you more info in next time, and an video will be posted on Youtube...
10-29-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

My final weight is, as i mentioned in this post,...

My final weight is, as i mentioned in this post, 15.4 kg (34.65 lbs) dry and with lead. It lacks, for best scale, a pilot and the cockpit, this will add some 0.6-0.8 kg as i hope... but for the first...
10-28-2017, 10:18 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

So Jimmy, the weight of 44 lbs is as i planned...

So Jimmy, the weight of 44 lbs is as i planned for your setup. You have enough power to fly it at this weight, and your plane is definitely a winner, what a look !! I love it.
10-28-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Some news about my La-7. I will make the maiden...

Some news about my La-7. I will make the maiden next wednesday, so i have time to add some scale accessories. in follow picture you will see the antenna (removable) and the pitot tube (in progress).
10-28-2017, 10:01 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Jimmy one question: do you have balance the...

Jimmy one question:
do you have balance the plane in reverse position (upside down) ? As in post #341?
Many people do not balance low wing plane with this position, but it is still the once that...
10-26-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Good luck Jimmy, you make it for next week, I'am...

Good luck Jimmy, you make it for next week, I'am sure the result will be a winner...
I wait about your final result and final setup.
10-23-2017, 10:25 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Jimmy, My Lavotchkin final weight is 15.4kg,...

Jimmy,
My Lavotchkin final weight is 15.4kg, dry, without pilot and cockpit. I add for the maiden 250gr lead on the motor mount, this for safety, but after i will remove the lead.
My Saito is...
10-22-2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

As discussed, here you find some detailled...

As discussed, here you find some detailled pictures about my Lavotchkin.
10-22-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

For CG balance, i use this method.

For CG balance, i use this method.
10-22-2017, 12:11 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Some news about my Lavotchkin. I made the first...

Some news about my Lavotchkin. I made the first tuning on the Saito FG-84 R3. You can see this on youtube..
Take a look on my others videos, all named Warbird04 (search with this name).
I post you...
10-19-2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Hello Jimmy, You make an incredible job on...

Hello Jimmy,

You make an incredible job on the La-7... continue so! The result is perfect, and i Wonder to see the maiden.
After balance and final assembly, give me please your final weight.
...
10-09-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Thank for the help, but I have modified the Saito...

Thank for the help, but I have modified the Saito by my self, with some power improvement (self made intake + brushed conrod). The break in is not difficult, it's my second FG-84 that i run !
10-08-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

For me the Lavotchkine comes in final assembly. ...

For me the Lavotchkine comes in final assembly.
I adjusted the wheel geometry for ensure that it roll straight.
All control surface are mounted, and make removable. I replace the pin in each hinges...
10-06-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Yes Jimmy, it make's good so... Superb cowling! ...

Yes Jimmy, it make's good so... Superb cowling!
I give you news about my construction next time. This day we have an meeting with some friends.
09-21-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

I need more than 2 weeks...

I need more than 2 weeks...
09-20-2017, 08:22 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

For the CG location, If you take an look on...

For the CG location,
If you take an look on youtube, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05NZYi4Mu7E you will see that this Lavotchkin fly with the CG at 195mm.
His E-mail confirm me that the value...
09-18-2017, 08:28 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

The CG is located as discuted in this thread,...

The CG is located as discuted in this thread, 190-195 mm from leading eadge of fuselage side.
I try to obtain more information about this point with other LA-7 Customer.
There remains some work...
09-17-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Some News: The paint job is finish, it still...

Some News:

The paint job is finish, it still lacks some détails.
I have weight the plane, and first projections is 14.8 kg (33.3 lbs), with pilot, but without fuel. If i add the fuel + smoker...
09-13-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 529
Views: 71,106
Posted By warbird04

Some news about my La-7: I add some paint...

Some news about my La-7:

I add some paint job of small parts, the entire gear, and now I am to make weathering on the wings. This jobs are long to go, but the result is good.
I post you some...
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