From Memory you just screw through the carbon bell straight into the former?
OK, we managed to fly Mark's Joker today. Very little wind, but what there was came cross wind for our grass site. It rained until an hour before we flew, so wet grass too. Even so it took off and landed easily going down our 360' strip, even without a head wind. It was all a bit last minute, so the radio set up was a combination of three people! Never good as there is presumption on many things. First flight there was not enough movement for the perfect balanced controls and too much expo...it was a bit dead on the controls, but there was still enough control power, it was just very soft on the control response. Second flight with more movement and less expo was good, the third flight with the owner having a go gave the opportunity to reduce the expo further, as he confirmed he was happy with a sharper feeling. The set up woes meant the iGyro 3e wasn't used, but its still very smooth. Control was 100 D/R with 35% expo before we activate the Gyro. All around using the MAC2607 midi servos fitted with 17mm radius arms.
The P-100Rx is perfect power, I know CARF were concerned that it would be overpower-it's not a speed machine, but the open inlets add drag nicely and the one or two full power passes I made were perfect on top end. Because of the 2ltr tank and full power testing, range check etc I kept the first flight low power and short at 4 1/2 minutes, only one full power climb-it still landed with just under a half tank. The next two flights and open flying had us set the timer at 6 minutes until the owners throttle use is known.
Retracts work well and spring rate is perfect, different landing techniques over the three (and a half) flights showed the gear is well suited. The half flight with 'little Stevie' flying flamed out with lots of smoke and a down wind landing was made with no drama, even with a full tank. I quickly pointed at the new fuel filter that was dry along with the whole fuel system until we arrived at the field. 1/8th turn tighter on the filter and the last flight was again faultless. (Today was a great lesson for preparation...little of which occurred!!) The Joker still came away unscathed and a happy owner.
We will do final tweaks next week with better weather.
Few shots and Neil was doing some video so will see what he gets.