Just got the focke wulf finished up, just gotta adjust the cg. This will be the scariest maiden yet for me, lots of time put in on this one. I may maiden it with the cowl off too, dunno.

It does look pretty. You will be fine

You want help with the maiden???

Ken

Brett the plane is extremely stable and flies like a low wing sport plane. It lands pretty slow if you use the flaps. If you have some low wing time you should be okay but RCKens offer makes sense if your nervous.

Is it an ARF or kit?

That's a Kyosho ARF.

I think it's funny that you aren't scared to hang it up on that itty bitty hook.

And how much does the cowl weigh?
Lot's of people make 1st flights with the cowl off, never once considering what the removal of 2-3 ounces does to the CG.

And many do it because they have no clue how the new engine will run which suggests why lot's of them wind up deadsticking. Better to take a bit of time to get the engine running reliably. It's really good to have a reliable low end and an idle rpm you can trust that's slow enough and sure enough to give you a reasonable speed on final.

I appreciate the offer Ken, I wouldn't want you to have to drive this far just to maiden a plane for me, or me drive that far either. I think I can handle it, its just that when it comes to mechanical things that cost me money I'm a real pessimist. If it does fly like a low wing sport plane then I should be fine. I'm in no hurry as I do have to get the cg fixed and do some actual runtime of the engine on the plane.

It's not that far to drive, and Idefinitely don't mind!!!!I wouldn't have offered if Ididn't want to do the drive!!!!

The offer is there if you need it, just let me know

Ken

Buddy box it?

Always a good idea if you need a BIG trim change on the right stick and reassuring as well.

Be easier just to send it to me, I love doing the maidens!!!

Lawton to Oklahoma City is about 90 miles one way, plus or minus. That's a very nice gesture, I have to say!

It's a pretty easy trip. and I could always run over to hobby shop while I'm there too!!! </p>

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Thats funny!!! LOL!

Great looking plane!

good luck on the maiden

I maidened a CG 67" Edge 540 Saturday that I had put alot of extra time onto because of the flutter issues. I got it up and down with out any real issues but was very tense during the flight

Fly it already!! HA! Man just to meet RC Ken, I would take him up on his offer. But think you'll be fine. Looks great!! I flew the SD with the cowl off for the first three flights. Wanted to see the fuel lines before and after flights to make sure all was well. Also in case I needed to adjust the low end mix. Re-checked the engine mount bolts too. I used red 232 locktite in them. They're not ever coming loose. I was relieved after the maiden, that's for sure. You'll do fine. Can't wait to hear the post flight report! Love the WWII warbirds. No doubt the best period for aviation ever! Took real men to fly those planes the way they did, now it's your turn. truth be known, you probably know more about your plane than alot of the pilots did back in the 40's.

We'll be here waiting Brett... Take Ken up on his offer man, that'd be a real treat, if for nothing else, to shake the mans hand!!!

Good luck and bring us back a report!!!

I may take you up on it Ken, we'll see how things go.

A couple questions though: She (OS70 FS 1) is turning 10K easily with the 12x6 3 blade and seems rich. Do I need more prop?

I can't seem to get her to idle nice and low, it is cold and really misty so the weather isn't ideal. Could that be it? It idled well on the test stand.

RCKen is a blast to fly with . I bet a dollar to a doughnut , if he shows up , he,ll bring his own flipping stick. Kept it in his pocket the whole flight when he flew up here lol.
Good luck on the maiden and if Ken does it for you, you,ll be in good hands.

Brett,
Very nice looker, good job.

By all means, take the offer. And, be sure to take a camera, to share the experience with the rest of us.

EJ

p.s. Hi, Ken.

Hey there!!!!

glad to see its in one piece again, how did the covering repairs turn out?
i think ken is looking for a excuse to tell the boss (wife) that he needs to take a day off, while hes in ok city he will buy a few planes to save on "gas money"
heck might as well take up the offer, to get ken out of the house and at the field (and hobby shop), and if he smashes your plane you can tease him on the forums .

if i was you i wouldnt fly the plane if you arnt comfortable with the engine, if it will hold a high idle i wouldnt worry about it (can always kill the engine on landing), but if it wont idle at all dont take the chance.

brett,
That is a sweet plane!! Where are you going to maiden in?Imight want to come watch?Westside? TORKS? I would love to tape it for you. Then you can concentrate on flying! PM me if you want.