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02-08-2014, 07:27 AM
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Posted By fred123

Cool Futaba GYA430 gyro

Received my Futaba GYA430 gyro yesterday and hooked it up. In normal rate mode, I only get about 3/8 inch deflection when I move the tail.. Gain is set at 100% and travel is at max. Am I missing...
01-20-2014, 06:40 PM
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Posted By fred123

Warbirdrcr: I will be Interested to hear how your...

Warbirdrcr: I will be Interested to hear how your GYA430 works out. I tried one and was not able to produce enough correction in rudder movement to be effective. I tried it all the way to 100% gain....
01-19-2014, 01:11 PM
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Posted By fred123

Did you use it with heading hold or rates?

Did you use it with heading hold or rates?
01-19-2014, 12:58 PM
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Posted By fred123

For whatever reason, the L19 requires a lot of...

For whatever reason, the L19 requires a lot of rudder work on takeoff: even on grass. For me, I wouldn't dare try to take it off on asphalt with anyone watching. My hope is that the rudder gyro...
01-18-2014, 02:52 PM
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Posted By fred123

The Futaba Gyro was defective. I ordered another...

The Futaba Gyro was defective. I ordered another from Hobby King that has been shipped from China...Takes forever to get here.. Will post when I get it installed..Fred123
12-20-2013, 06:45 AM
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Posted By fred123

Installing Rudder Gyro

After considerable research, I have ordered a Futaba GYA430 gyro. I plan to set it up on the rudder with heading hold turned on/off by the trainer switch. I am using that one because I understand HH...
12-18-2013, 05:27 AM
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Posted By fred123

Had another beautiful day of flying yesterday,...

Had another beautiful day of flying yesterday, temp. in the high 60's and calm winds. My birddog still is very difficult to keep lined up on takeoff. I did what I had promised myself that would not...
12-03-2013, 10:16 AM
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Posted By fred123

Not too sure how to show down elev. since it...

Not too sure how to show down elev. since it would depend on how much flap you used. My advice would be to put in about 1/4 to 3/8 inch drop and give a test. Plane lifted off with only a little up...
12-02-2013, 04:58 PM
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Posted By fred123

Just finished my maiden flight. Weather was...

Just finished my maiden flight. Weather was prefect, with light winds straight down the field. Did a number of high speed taxi tests, then checked it all out for loose stuff. Our field is grass, ...
11-27-2013, 08:08 PM
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Posted By fred123

I would be interested on how this compares with...

I would be interested on how this compares with others that have been completed on this site. Seems like I remember that 28 to 30 was not too unusual?..
11-25-2013, 06:49 AM
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Posted By fred123

Redtail : Have you flown your bird yet? If so,...

Redtail : Have you flown your bird yet? If so, how about a report.
11-24-2013, 06:58 AM
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Posted By fred123

Here is the finished motor mount with the 3 lb....

Here is the finished motor mount with the 3 lb. lead weight attached to the motor stand offs.
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11-23-2013, 12:19 PM
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Posted By fred123

Finished weight and balance, with total weight at...

Finished weight and balance, with total weight at 31 pounds. I used both the plumb bob and the standard method to do balance. Had to add just less than three pounds to the nose. More than I...
11-10-2013, 01:29 PM
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Posted By fred123

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1938252http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1938253http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=193825...
10-25-2013, 10:42 AM
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Posted By fred123

Laying out Fuslage Markings

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1932871http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1932872

Have finished all the rivets and started painting. I am...
10-09-2013, 10:17 AM
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Posted By fred123

Redtail: Disreguard that last post. Pete just...

Redtail: Disreguard that last post. Pete just sent me an e-mail agreeing to sell me 5 sheets just like yours for $80...
10-09-2013, 10:10 AM
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Posted By fred123

Thanks for the quick response on my rivet...

Thanks for the quick response on my rivet question. I am in touch with Chad, and he is willing to fill the order. His prices are around $5/thousand up to 15 thousand, discounted for larger...
10-08-2013, 05:37 AM
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Posted By fred123

I have started panel lines and looking into rivet...

I have started panel lines and looking into rivet methods. Would like to use vinyl, but see that fritz no longer offers them on their web site. Any suggestions?? Fred123
07-25-2013, 03:18 PM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

Don't know how I would be able to do all the finishing work on the fuselage without using the firewall attachment so that it can be rotated. I usually support it with an adjustable stand to be safe,...
07-25-2013, 06:44 AM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

Finally finished all the glassing. Wings are primed and sanded. Will start priming and sanding the fuselage tomorrow. Love the way the rivets look on redtails dog. Will look into doing that...
05-18-2013, 07:14 PM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

Whew!! Finally finished the corrugations on the control surfaces. For me, it took 12 ½ packages of Plastruct 90002. I ended up using thin CA applied with a Sig applicator tip. I wouldn’t try...
05-13-2013, 04:59 AM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

What do you think about 560 canopy glue or thin ca. CA would speed up the job.
05-12-2013, 05:54 PM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

I have finished glassing and sanding all my control surfaces and am ready to start putting on the corrugations. What kind of glue did you use. Med, thick or thin CA or other. Any special tricks?
05-10-2013, 07:33 AM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

Very hard to build this tail light. I started to use 3/32 sheeting, but couldn't find a good source of 4' pieces. Also, lots of block balsa at the tail end on the tail wheel and the filler under the...
05-09-2013, 03:56 PM
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Posted By fred123

RE: 25% Cessna L-19/0-1 Bird Dog build

You were very lucky. I bought 15 packs that cost $84. I made my CP floorremovable and will install batteries between the floor and the landind gear 1/2 in plywood mount. Somewhere in an earlier post,...
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