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08-15-2023, 06:38 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Plug

Hannes, It's a work of art. I'm going to start saving money for when you make them available. What is that grey metallic coating?
04-21-2023, 10:09 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

I guess what I'm asking is: When you actually...

I guess what I'm asking is: When you actually produce a fuselage, is the internal wooden structure added later or is it put in place while it's laid up.
By the way, that plug is gorgeous!
Mark
04-21-2023, 11:00 AM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

When you start making them, does the internal...

When you start making them, does the internal structure get molded in?
01-11-2023, 05:21 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

That things *****en! Is the fillet composite?...

That things *****en!
Is the fillet composite? RC Univewrse won't let you say Bitc*en? *****^n. B^tchen. How about *****. I don't like being censored. Especialy by an algorithm.
What if I say...
01-07-2023, 03:09 AM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

I suggested Demon Cortex because that's the one...

I suggested Demon Cortex because that's the one I'm familiar with. It was well made, compact, and easy to program. I was told never to maiden with a Gyro on because the gains won't be established but...
12-23-2022, 09:01 AM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Now I feel stupid. If you are building a V1,...

Now I feel stupid. If you are building a V1, something you might want to consider is adding extra reinforcement behind the motor dome or even replacing it with the updated carbon version.I'm pretty...
12-19-2022, 05:12 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

I never said you were a beginner! Something got...

I never said you were a beginner! Something got lost in translation. I said your NOT a novice or you wouldn't be building a CARF GB. (I'm 67 and I've been building since I was 10)
BTW. Carf has an...
12-17-2022, 06:01 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

And a Demon Cortex

And a Demon Cortex
12-17-2022, 05:38 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Heres's the thing...I doubt your a novice,...

Heres's the thing...I doubt your a novice, building a CARF GB. It's a racing plane and as such requires minimum inputs. Your previouse experience will give you a pretty good idea of surface...
09-14-2022, 11:12 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

I also used the front two tank tray bolts to...

I also used the front two tank tray bolts to bring the total up to 8 on mine.
04-16-2022, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2,257
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Hi Hannes. Your work-arounds on the Carf GB just...

Hi Hannes. Your work-arounds on the Carf GB just get better and better. Wish I'd built mine now!
I can't wait to see how you handle the rudder "CUP" on your 50%. Most difficult part of the build? I...
02-07-2022, 03:14 AM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

After seeing all your approaches to the build, I...

After seeing all your approaches to the build, I want to sell mine and build another. In fact, that's what I'm gonna do!
Great stuff Hannes.
11-22-2021, 04:31 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Send me your email so I can let you know when I'm...

Send me your email so I can let you know when I'm goin out.

Mark
11-14-2021, 06:51 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

I've been a regular since 2011 so I'm sure I'll...

I've been a regular since 2011 so I'm sure I'll recognize you. I set up on the east end where the giant scale IMAC guys hang out. It'll be funny If we know each other.
Most recently I've been flying...
11-14-2021, 06:34 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Saturday or Sunday depending on the wind. I'll...

Saturday or Sunday depending on the wind. I'll let you know. I'm usually there till 2.
Mark.
ps Do I know you?
11-14-2021, 11:38 AM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

jvaliensi, I'll have mine at Appollo next weekend...

jvaliensi, I'll have mine at Appollo next weekend if you want a closer look.
Mark
10-18-2021, 04:45 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

GEE BEE MAIDEN on youtube

GEE BEE MAIDEN on youtube
10-18-2021, 01:52 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

I saw you were at fantasy of flight in K. W's...

I saw you were at fantasy of flight in K. W's R-2. Give you any inspiration for your 50%?
10-18-2021, 10:05 AM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Nice work as usual Hannes. My maiden was a...

Nice work as usual Hannes.
My maiden was a little surprising in that the GeeBee doesn't turn the way most other planes do. Not a yank and banker. Roll it over for a tight turn and it wants to go...
10-17-2021, 04:51 PM
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Views: 487,103
Posted By 5th GeeBee

IT FLIES!! And down in one piece. Solid landing....

IT FLIES!! And down in one piece. Solid landing. I cant post videos so if someone will send me their e-mail, I'll forward. It will post to youtube. Take-off was beautiful. Flight was a hand-full but...
09-30-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 487,103
Posted By 5th GeeBee

My father had a 320(turbo-charged version) when I...

My father had a 320(turbo-charged version) when I was a teenager in the 70's. Inspired me to get my license. (I used to own a little Grumman Yankee).
08-21-2021, 01:44 PM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 487,103
Posted By 5th GeeBee

Hi Hannes. Question. Do you Maiden your...

Hi Hannes.
Question. Do you Maiden your customers Gee Bee's? And if so.....at who's risk

Mark
07-19-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 487,103
Posted By 5th GeeBee

After 4 attempts to start 3w, (by attempts, I...

After 4 attempts to start 3w, (by attempts, I mean 4x 90 mi.round trip to field, assembly and disassembly and very sore shoulder) I am having the engine serviced. I'm
usually good at trouble...
06-12-2021, 05:41 PM
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Posted By 5th GeeBee

Is that some sort of adjustable or constant speed...

Is that some sort of adjustable or constant speed prop?

Mark

(heading out tomorrow am to try again)
05-06-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2,257
Views: 487,103
Posted By 5th GeeBee

Took it out to Maiden last sat. and had engine...

Took it out to Maiden last sat. and had engine issues. Fired on choke but wouldn't stay running. Pretty sure it's a gummed up carb from sitting. I'll try again as as soon as I get the rebuild...
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