RE: JAS-39 Gripen Owners/Build Thread
I finished the video of the test and maiden flights. Here's a link if you'd like to see it.
[link=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_tXVrL9H4I]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_tXVrL9H4I[/link]
The video quality on the maiden isn't the greatest, but stay with it as it gets better with some high resolution footage from a subsequent flight.
The test flights are going well and I'm getting the bugs worked out. With the narrow gear, the model will wobble and whack a wingtip if you get on the NWS or brakes too much. There is too much travel in the main struts so I'll add some 3000 weight transmission oil to take out about half of the travel. Also, the lower clamp for the oleo link can rotate on the strut and needs to be pinned in place (eg. set screw with a flat on the strut shaft).
Burnt off 6-7 gallons of kero this weekend and had a great time. I need to find the right power setting for those nose high approaches per joeflyer. Something to practice (as well as remembering to turn off the $%^&*@ canards for landing).
Thanks to all who helped me get this bird built and in the air. It is one awesome "ride".
Regards,
Jim