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Old 04-01-2005 | 09:44 PM
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Default RE: cyclone project progress

DMP!, Thanks for the compliment. I have no plans at this point for drawings but I will kit it as soon as I can work out the problems and simplify the build a little.
I did (actually had a friend fly it) the maiden flight last Saturday. It was a little sensitive on pitch and roll, which is easy to adjust now that it is trimmed out. The main problem is the engine sagged after a couple of minutes and is apparently overheating, which made for a tense landing since another plane was in the landing process and my pilot had to stretch for another go-around. Now I am chopping at the front of the plane to get better airflow. I will also install a baffle to encourage the air to go where it is needed.
More later in a week or two after the next test flights.
Allan
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