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Old 03-28-2022, 07:23 AM
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Four tries with the repaired gear on the Zero yesterday. The first flight was good (five minutes) but the left gear collapsed on the landing, which was not THAT bad. The unit did not pull out of the wood but the clevis popped off the retract tang and the gear folded over.
After adjustments, I tried it again - same result. More adjustment and the gear folded even before takeoff. Finally the last adjustment and I got a complete takeoff and landing, including a taxi back!
The Zero is rather twitchy right after takeoff - at low speed with the gear down. Otherwise it flies quite nicely. I am considering using less throw on ail and ele.
No pix today but maybe next time, if more successful flights.
I also got in a few flights with the Waco, which is nice to fly now with the new power system. I can do all the maneuvers I like with relative confidence. The high viz of this model is great.
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