Jetmutt

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Has anybody seen the attached video link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoo03jpeJmc

It is mentioned as a Volcano but looks like a Tucano to me.

ameyam

That's a Tucano.

The smaller 46 size Phoenix Tucano is very popular at our field & Phoenix do make good airplanes. Worth a look if you are interested

Ameyam

skyflash

Very interesting model. I am waiting a flying report for this model.

TUMBLER

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I have been thinking about a DA 85 for one. The video with a 60 looks weak.

kiwijet

I should have this kit in my workshop in the next couple of weeks. Going to size it up for my Wren Turboprop which is supposed to be roughly equal to a 75cc gasser...looks really nice in the video time will tell !!!

Rick75

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Romulo

Love to build on of this Tucano but with gas power.

What you think about DA85 with Slimline muffler ?? Maybe we have to cut the bottom of cowl but nothing else.

Does anyone has the dimensions of the cowl ?

Rick75

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I think a 55 or 60 would be just fine for this plane.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALWC05SIFZo

Romulo

Yes, maybe.....

My only concern is that a turboprop as 7,5HP and can run a CARF Tucano with only more 4" span and this DLE 55 RA only 5,5HP.....

I will wait for more build and flight reports to decide and maybe another colour scheme from Phoenix.

kiwijet

I have just finished installing my Wren 44 TP into the Tucano...very simple modifications and it went in easily. I have a mate flying one with an OS 55GT fitted and it flies perfectly with that size engine I will try and post short video clip of flight.

kiwijet

If anyone is interested I will write an outline of how the firewall was modified and will post some internal fitup pics of where all the equipment is mounted to achieve almost zero ballast for correct C of G. Cheers Rene

Rick75

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Keep the pictures of the build coming! Thank you.

BOLTMAN

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I would love to see the video of one of these flying on the OS Gt 55.
Also like to hear yor thoughts on the airframe and the retracts.
Cheers!

kiwijet

Hi Boltman
As soon as I figure out how to convert the mov files taken on my iphone to a format I can upload to utube it shall be done...suggestions anyone?

The airframe seems fairly sound it's constructed from 100's of interlocking plywood parts. As with most asian kits the ply is average at best as is the assembly adhesive so check over and apply cyano/hysol as you see fit. Everything fitted together quite well but toss the ball links away and use HD Du-Bro or similar as the supplied ones are not a tight fit.

Retracts at a glance look strong and well machined ... time will tell as to how durable they are. The GT55 powered version used the supplied wheels where as my turboprop conversion has gone to Intairco jet wheels and brakes which required me drilling out the bottom of the struts for a larger axle...not a big deal.

Cheers

Romulo

what about the new OS GT60 with 6hp ?? too big for the cowl ?? Does anybody as cowl inside dimensions ?

BOLTMAN

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Thanks, I am keen on this bird but foe now the budget holds me back.

kiwijet

The cowl measures 210mm at the rear widest point and is 270mm high. Length from front to back is 260mm.
The engine mount is setup for the OS 55GT and it bolted straight in so use the 55GT backplate to spinner dimensions to compare with 60GT. The 60cc being rear intake you may have to open up the firewall to allow the carb clearance and you can slide the cowl fore and aft a fair bit to allow for different engine lengths.

kiwijet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWKl...ature=youtu.be
Tucano take-off and short flight
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFON...ature=youtu.be
Tucano full throttle fly-by
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAdY...ature=youtu.be
Tucano on approach and landing

All these videos were shot on the first test flight of the aircraft at my mates private model strip on his rural property in Pahiatua, New Zealand. As you can see the OS 55GT is ample power and flies the aircraft at a very comfortable speed with good vertical performance...remember it's a scale aerobatic model not a ballastic pattern ship

Excuse the footage it was shot with a hand held Iphone 4s...not bad considering

DLEVETT

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Excellent looking airframe and appears to perform well on 50-60cc power.

Dave

SunShyne

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I need one of these ASAP. Anyone have any info on when these things go live for sale and where?

kiwijet

Looks like the US agent is http://zigirc.com/

romonte

Sorry for my English,
I mounted a DLE55 Ra, I will have to put in 1.4kg tip to get the cg described in the manual, with OS 55GT how much weight you put on the tip to get the cg ?.
thanks

lojik

Thanks for the vids Kiwijet, I'm also building one of these, going for the EME60, I've already converted my retracts to electric using the Lado Actuators, was considering wheel brakes as I fly off a fiberglass runway but looking at some of the vids on 60cc power she looks like she can slow down well.

I'm also interested how your friends balance came out on the 55, any weight needed?

Jack

my build thread is on FG here: http://www.flyinggiants.com/forums/s...t=93430&page=1

Capt G

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This looks like a great candidate for electric with that big hatch.

Capt G

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Kiwijet - can you tell me how you set up the gear doors? It looks like it has inner and outer mains and 2 nose doors?