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Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
02-12-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

:D

I ordered my new lumber tonight... Xoar laminated 29x10.... bwah hah hah!

Changed my mind on one thing... gonna use FASST instead. Also gonna lose the choke servo and use a SmartFly Kill...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
02-10-2010, 06:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Hmmm... doesn't sound worth the trouble.
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
02-08-2010, 09:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Another couple weight loss items:

Soda bottle fuel tank... 4 ozs lighter than a Dubro tank.
Lose the choke servo and links... 2 ozs
Add a smartfly ignition kill... .6 ozs
Lose the ignition...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
02-06-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Reviving an old thread to let you know the Panzl is still alive and getting an overhaul. It's gonna be about 2 pounds lighter when done.

I sold the DA-100... have a DA-120 in the works.

...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-12-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Sorry... I've only seen one video I downloaded at work (dial-up at home... friggen country living)... just kidding man! I guess I shouldn't poke fun at people I don't really know... my bad.
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-10-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Thanks I'll try it.

I reduced my rudder and the snaps were much better... also took a percent off the elevator... might put that back in.
We'll see.

There are finsihed at the field...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-09-2006, 02:15 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

I stil ahven't cleaned it off... but it's strange... it's like the covering is pourous. The oil wipes off all the other covering fine, just not the yellow stuff.

Got 3 more flights today, doing...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-08-2006, 10:31 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

I'll have to pick some up. Hard to beleive that stuff won't damage covering.
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-08-2006, 07:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Actually I do have a question... the lawnboy doesn't seem to want to come off the Pearlescant (sp?) Ultracote with my standard rubbing alcohol... any suggestions on how to clean this stuff?
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-08-2006, 04:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Thanks man
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-08-2006, 02:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Oh yeah... I should tell you about the plane a little, eh?

After 4 flights it is flying wonderfully. I've got the CG about as far aft as I would want for IMAC... just about perfect. I may move...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-08-2006, 01:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Al,

Thanks for your help. I pulled out my manual again and read through... the very last paragraph was the answer. When I looked through muffler can relief I cut in the cowl I could see the...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-07-2006, 05:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Does the Panzl need a hole cut in the cowl for the DA-100 carb to breath? I haven't been able to fly it much since noone has been at the field (won't fly alone) but the engine was pretty rich in the...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
05-05-2006, 01:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Thread and tape work like champs too... and no cumbersome rulers.
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-30-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

When I get home I will. I'll be in Greenland until May 6th.

If I remember right, the cable passes just behind the wood that forms the elevator servo cutouts.
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-19-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Wheel pants schmeel pants... they'll mess up the nice CG!!!

Don't get me wrong... the Extra flies well and I enjoy it... I will be keeping it because I think it is the perfect back-up plane......
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-18-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

MAIDEN!!!

I balanced the plane first... as it sits it needed no weight whatsoever. On the maiden CG tests showed a perfect setup.

Range check... ridiculously long... I finally gave up...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-18-2006, 08:18 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Here are some more setup pics.

You can see the throttle and choke linkage. The metal arm on the choke is a landing gear strap for .40 size planes bolted to the choke lever with a star washer in...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-17-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Mission Complete!

Ready to maiden!!!

I would have flown her today but the runway at my club is still too rough from the frost upheaval... I'll wait until it gets rolled or try another...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-14-2006, 09:44 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Here's the cable cross I made from Ant tubes, thread, and thin CA. It prevents chafing where tje two pull-pull cable cross.

Here's how I put my radio in. Took a lot of thinking, but I'm happy...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-14-2006, 09:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Here's some more.

The fuel tank line... I added the small pice of brass tubing to keep the clunk from ever falling to the front of the tank.

Here are some pics of my baffling... tedious but...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-12-2006, 12:58 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Mounting RXs, etc...

Would it be OK to mount a RX to a small piece of ply mounted between the fuse side and the stringer closest to the fuse side? I could reinforce the stringer with a piece of...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-11-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

I've got more done... in fact it should be ready to fly this weekend. I just have to put in the RX and batts and do the control throws... pretty cool, huh?

I'll get pics and more info later.
...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-05-2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

OK... Aileron hinging. I don't yet advocate or recommend this, but I split each aileron into 2 halves. This will:

Prevent binding
Reduce programming
In the case of a servo failure, will...
Forum: JTEC / RADIOWAVE Support
04-05-2006, 10:36 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,503
Posted By sillyness

RE: Another Panzl Build Thread!!!

Another installment. Here's my choise of ignition components and their installation. You can see I replaced the Anderson Power Pole and all the RC plugs with Deans micro plugs... small, low...
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