Ziroli 93" F4U Corsair PM.
As, previously, mentioned, getting this plane ready to fly after purchasing it last Fall.
Checked all the internal servos insuring all's 'good'.
Used lots of paper towels and '409' to clean what looks like about 10 years of dust!
Fuse cleaned, wing 'not'.
ditto.
Much better!
Obviously which side still needs cleaning!
Impressive: I bet this Zenoah G-62 hasn't been run for a good decade. 4 strokes on choke and about 4 off and she started 'right up'.
Got 7,100 RPM's. I like 6,200-6,500. This prop is only 22 and I, normally, use a 24 on G-62's.
Installed some 'pins' to keep the prop from 'breaking loose'.
A little tail heavy so I added weight box with lead.
In addition to the lead weight already on the fire wall.
5"- 5 1/2" from wings LE at the fuse.
Ready to 'rock n roll'.
Three tries and a 'no go'.
First time plane didn't get enough speed to I aborted the take off. The 7,100 RPM prop doesn't have enough pitch.
Next tried a 24X12 but too low at 5,200 RPM's.
Next was a 24X10 at 6,200 RPM'S but the wood blade stripped the pins so, at least it's on the ground in 'one piece'!
Club has food every Tuesday evening; ate my 'share'!
