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Forum: Seaplanes
10-19-2006, 03:31 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

simhatus

Move it forward bit by bit...Youll find it gets a lot more stable in pitch and it will be better to fly
Forum: Seaplanes
10-17-2006, 06:54 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

John.
I use rudder just to get it going the right way, after that no more (It tracks so well anyway)Nice and gentle on the ailerons just to keep it square...

The weather is getting nice here...
Forum: Seaplanes
10-17-2006, 06:24 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

simhatus,

Sounds like your C of G is not right. were is it?
Forum: Seaplanes
09-25-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,765
Posted By gl2657

RE: Schneider Trophy Racers

Thanks canadagoose

It flies well and its quite fast. 72in with a Saito 72 & 6.5lb
Forum: Seaplanes
09-25-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 15,765
Posted By gl2657

RE: Schneider Trophy Racers

This is my Macchi M33 it came 3rd in 1927 race
Forum: Seaplanes
08-26-2006, 01:58 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

I just went and measured it 400mm (15 3/4 inches) from the trailing edge of the wing. 17mm (~3/4 inch) behind the step, 19mm (~3/4 inch in front of the most forward C OF G on the plan. John says his...
Forum: Seaplanes
08-25-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

Mine has no construction mods apart from wingtips and a different shaped fin. big thing is to get the C of G forward of that indicated on the plan.its easy done and does not take to much lead in that...
Forum: Seaplanes
08-13-2006, 11:29 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

I'm glad to see that there is still interest in this plane. I have been flying mine for 6 months now and have pretty much sorted it out.

In Summary.

C of G is absolutly critical, mine is...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-26-2005, 04:54 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

Bob.

Justs got to reading all of these posts. I agree with what everone is saying, Dont give up on it.

I have rechecked my C og G. When I first flew it the balance was 2-3mm (1/8") behind...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-23-2005, 09:52 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

Bob...

Im sorry to hear that...Mine although a bit twitchy was fine laterally..I wonder what happened????
Forum: Seaplanes
12-21-2005, 09:04 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

Bob

Thats exactly what I am going to do to get the correct c of g. Thanks
It did not seem to pitch much with power but the more power the worse she handled.in pitch. I am positive its a Cof G...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-21-2005, 12:11 AM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

I'll try more weight in the nose, luckily it doesn't need much to make a difference, The elevator throws are o/k. Should be able to have another go over Xmas..
Forum: Seaplanes
12-20-2005, 07:09 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

Well I finally flew my arrow. Take off was smooth and uneventfull lifted off nicely. At full throttle it was almost uncontrolable in pitch. Half power was manageble. I am going to recheck the C of G...
Forum: Seaplanes
12-13-2005, 09:30 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

Bob

That is what I found as well, Very nice and responsive on the water, in fact a had to tone down the rudder. Hopefully I'll get to fly it this comming weekend.
Forum: Seaplanes
12-12-2005, 09:31 PM
Replies: 510
Views: 145,530
Posted By gl2657

RE: northstar help

I have been reading this thread for a while, I just had to build an Arrow, I stole the colour scheme from another Arrow I saw on this forum (because I liked it). My Arrow hasnt flown yet (Been to...
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