Greatplanes Cherokee 40 ARF Assembly Thread
05-18-2011, 07:45 AM
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Fuel tank-installed. Battery pack- installed.
I also glew two small wood sticks so as to use for securing the fuel tank using the supplied scratch-strap
I also glew two small wood sticks so as to use for securing the fuel tank using the supplied scratch-strap
05-18-2011, 09:06 AM
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RE: Greatplanes Cherokee 40 ARF Assembly Thread
buddy, I'm a little curious, where did you get this plane? that's not the fuel tank that suppose to come with this model, it comes with 455 cc tank, and it suppose to have a plywood tray where you secure the tank. by the way, the nose gear is backwards the spring goes to the back.
05-18-2011, 11:11 PM
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I swapped the supplied GreatPlanes fuel tank for this DuBro.
The spring has already been installed facing to the rear, while installing the wheel pant.
The spring has already been installed facing to the rear, while installing the wheel pant.
05-18-2011, 11:30 PM
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Throttle flexible cable ( Sullivan ) installed.
As you can see, the engine came with that glowplug that has a round head & an idle plug (?)
I immediately swapped it for an O.S. type #F four stroke glowplug....
As you can see, the engine came with that glowplug that has a round head & an idle plug (?)
I immediately swapped it for an O.S. type #F four stroke glowplug....
05-18-2011, 11:36 PM
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The x2 screws that hold the canopy in-place.
I used x2 washers, x2 of the supplied Philips screws and x2 blind nuts.
I used x2 washers, x2 of the supplied Philips screws and x2 blind nuts.
05-19-2011, 06:50 AM
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RE: Greatplanes Cherokee 40 ARF Assembly Thread
why replacing the supplied fuel tank? it fits perfectly in place and since you are using a bigger engine, some extra fuel won't hurt. hey there is the plywood tray right behind your chair!
05-19-2011, 07:53 PM
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Hihi, the pictures were taken the same time because i almost finished the fuselage within an evening.....
Oh yes, i want this baby in the air soon.
Oh yes, i want this baby in the air soon.
05-20-2011, 07:44 AM
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Engine - test
Using an APC 12x8..... [8D]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfe0u9DABTw[/youtube]
Using an APC 12x8..... [8D]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfe0u9DABTw[/youtube]
05-21-2011, 05:12 AM
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And while waiting for the weather to calm down for the maiden,
i test-run my new Saito FA-180GK.....i used an APC 16x6...[8D]
Oh and yes, that's what you get when you are trying to start such a big 4-stroke.....i broke my chicken-kitchen SPOON-stick....
i test-run my new Saito FA-180GK.....i used an APC 16x6...[8D]
Oh and yes, that's what you get when you are trying to start such a big 4-stroke.....i broke my chicken-kitchen SPOON-stick....
05-21-2011, 06:17 AM
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And two videos.... 
Engine warming-up :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxk5rEoErzw[/youtube]
Engine's full potential :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLdcdaT3dSY[/youtube]
Engine warming-up :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gxk5rEoErzw[/youtube]
Engine's full potential :
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLdcdaT3dSY[/youtube]
05-27-2011, 02:35 AM
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For safety, i used small DuBro Super Blue Silicone fuel tubing between the washer of the screws and the wood.
Enjoy....
Enjoy....
05-29-2011, 02:59 PM
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Maiden Flight today 29th of May 
All went smooth but the wind was arround 7knots....
The only negative was the aftermarket muffler.....it came loose on the maiden flight after 3-4 minutes in the air....
And it came loose with only the exhaust fuel line ( pressure line ) keeping it from falling-off.....BUT the engine didn't die, she kept runnin' and eventually i land it safely, without using the flaps.
I tried the stall characteristics and without flaps you can use your ailerons from keeping the wing horizontal, while the airplane looses altitude gradually.
If you then use flaps @ 30deg. as mine are set, then you have a *glider-like* airframe,no kidding!!!
It is unpossible to stall it.....
The Saito FA-80 @ APC 12x8 gives the airframe very very nice power. At WOT the airframe can climb vertically effortlessly!
Soon in HD video
Stay tuned.....
All went smooth but the wind was arround 7knots....
The only negative was the aftermarket muffler.....it came loose on the maiden flight after 3-4 minutes in the air....
And it came loose with only the exhaust fuel line ( pressure line ) keeping it from falling-off.....BUT the engine didn't die, she kept runnin' and eventually i land it safely, without using the flaps.
I tried the stall characteristics and without flaps you can use your ailerons from keeping the wing horizontal, while the airplane looses altitude gradually.
If you then use flaps @ 30deg. as mine are set, then you have a *glider-like* airframe,no kidding!!!
It is unpossible to stall it.....
The Saito FA-80 @ APC 12x8 gives the airframe very very nice power. At WOT the airframe can climb vertically effortlessly!
Soon in HD video
Stay tuned.....
09-12-2011, 11:48 PM
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I am going to install ,today, the following remote glow plug igniter....
The front/nose leg doesn't leave enough space to fit my glowplug starter,sooo....
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The front/nose leg doesn't leave enough space to fit my glowplug starter,sooo....
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10-05-2011, 01:01 AM
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Everything edited and ready-to be-viewed!!!!!!!
Watch in -HD_quality-
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrjAKTfNJs?hd=1[/youtube]
Watch in -HD_quality-
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPrjAKTfNJs?hd=1[/youtube]
