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Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

I wanted to use the 1.20AX on mine, but already buillt the plane around a nice mount for the 1.20FS.

I think it would really fly nicely with the AX. The Power would be sweet!!

And the...
Forum: Kit Building
11-28-2008, 05:16 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Use the 1.20....You'll want the power.
Forum: Kit Building
06-13-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

ChrisMH..........Mine isn't particularly slow, But I like to fly with an 82 year old friend who built a similar sized self designed bipe. His pulls away easiily!! I just want to keep up. Plus...
Forum: Kit Building
06-13-2007, 12:13 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

well........bought a 15x8 and 14x10 props, already have 16x6.
Tried each one on ground and used tach.
16x6= 9120 rpm
15x8= 9800 rpm
14x10= 9200 rpm

Went with 14x10 and seems a little...
Forum: Kit Building
06-07-2007, 11:16 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Chris............nice........no crashes is great.
I also have about 10 flights.
My rpm with 16x6 is just under 8000 if i remember correctly.
No massive vertical with my "Fat Skybolt" either.
...
Forum: Kit Building
06-06-2007, 03:09 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

bidrums............ Looked in my plans..0 degrees bottom wing ....... -1 degrees top wing...... + 1 1/2 degrees Stab

Hope this helps............Chris #2
Forum: Kit Building
06-05-2007, 11:05 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Hey there ChrisMH........ Any more flight reports yet? How are the latest flights going? Hows the power with the 15x8 prop?
I'm using a Master Airscrew 16x6 "k"series prop. Wishing for a bit...
Forum: Kit Building
06-05-2007, 10:50 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

I also followed the incidences in the plans. Needed one click up elevator for straight and level flight on maiden flight. Also flies straight and level inverted with very little input.
Did you...
Forum: Kit Building
06-01-2007, 12:05 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

I reallr do like the green and yeller but can't have green planes due to millions of trees around. Tend to lose sight of them on approach!! My SE5A is olive color and disappears when near trees.
Forum: Kit Building
05-30-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

She looks great!!!! Really lke the yellow leading edges. Those saito engines are light!! My O.S. 120 weghs 35 oz.
Thats probably why I didn't need 10 oz. of nose weght. It had it built into the...
Forum: Kit Building
05-29-2007, 09:57 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Lets all pray for good weather (It's been really good here in Northern California) and of course more photos!![sm=lol.gif]
Forum: Kit Building
05-29-2007, 07:50 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Whoopie!!! Maiden flight.
AAARGH!!!! No photos (at field or completed plane)[>:]
They do land smooth don't they! Unless you run out of fuel on approach, like I did saturday![sm=spinnyeyes.gif]...
Forum: Kit Building
05-27-2007, 12:15 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Congrats on finishing..... and I thought mine was fat. Yours is just a tad heavier. Hope you have a good maiden flight. Can't wait to see more photos.
Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2007, 10:13 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Mine is real close to 10.5 lbs. dry weight with the smoke system, and it flies great on a new engine running really rich. Yours should also. Good Luck.
Forum: Kit Building
05-20-2007, 04:34 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Hi Chris, Is She done yet. Really put mine through the wringer this weekend. Had flights 2-4. rolls, barrell rolls, snap rolls, opposing forces vertical snaps, inverted, knife edge, 7 second...
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2007, 10:26 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

I agree, my skybolt flew straight as an arrow in a good crosswind (north). Usually I have a strong west wind to contend with. My club field is maybe three miles from the ocean in northern...
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2007, 10:07 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

Love your green plane, my favorite color. Can"t use it on my planes though because green trees everywhere!!!!
Forum: Kit Building
05-15-2007, 09:46 PM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

looks beautiful!!!! Hope you get to fly it soon! I finished mine last week. Came in at just over 10 lbs. First flight was on saturday during a moderate crosswind! I was feeling brave. It flew...
Forum: Kit Building
03-28-2007, 04:02 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 42,851
Posted By biplanemurphy

RE: Super Skybolt Build

nice build...you are fast...I have worked on my skybolt kit for a year now. 150 hours or so, and all that is left to do is cut and paint the cowl, and fiberglass and paint the struts. my skybolt...
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