FlyerInOKC

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"I have so much stuff that has to fit under the cowl I am trying to get it all in the right place the first time"? That is just crazy talk!!!

foodstick

hahahahahah, As long as I don't need a 3 pound block of lead I MIGHT make it yet ! hahahahahah

To be honest I have never put so much equipment in front of the firewall, and thought far enough ahead to be able to get at everything... It is TIGHT up there ! And the spot I want to put the speed control is going to be the best location to put lead if/when I need it....

jeffEE

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and on top of all that, it looks like its going to pour rain this weekend. I guess I will wait and see. I have a few Balsa USA birds. yep. And now I have crossed over into the dark side. I've gone electric! Hanger 9 20cc Corsair. I'll hate myself in the morning. LOL

vertical grimmace

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You get that VK Fokker done?

FlyerInOKC

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Still working on it. I got one good weekend while the wife was out of town but since she has been back it there is something always needing attention. We had been babysitting while outr daughter in-law has been in the hospital, she just got out. My wife has torn her right rotator cuff for the second time so now she needs to go in and have surgery. We all know who will be doing all the chores while she recovers too.

vertical grimmace

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We, be sure to put some pics up somewhere when you get it done. Decide on an engine?

FlyerInOKC

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Thunder Tiger .46 Pro (currently on hand) with a J'Tec muffler (on special order with my LHS thru Hobbico if it ever shows) see attached photo. Pull-pull system on rudder and elevator.

foodstick

Going to try and post this pic again.. Wouldn't work the other day....the plane is just over 17 pounds with batteries

foodstick

It has flown! and a great re maiden it was !

FlyerInOKC

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Once again the WWI flying Ace returns to the skies over the front to hunt the Red Baron!

I think I prefer your livery over Bill's but his was no slouch job either!

VincentJ

Great Job Foodstick! Congratulations on a stellar rebuild and maiden. BTW, I love your flying field, you're lucky to have such a nice facility.

TomCrump

Congrats on your successful maiden !

You had a beautiful sky in which to perform the task.

foodstick

The clouds were nice on the South end.. I just wish the plane would have been easier to see! I always try to avoid posting what I call the BLACK SPECK footage. Most people "including me" don't enjoy it much However being a maiden flight I couldn't help posting it. Oh, and thanks for helping me go VIRAL with 28 views in 24 hours ! hahahahahahahahah

One time a club member said to me ..in dead seriousness.. "OK, how much money are you making on your videos,on youtube?"

I almost died laughing !

TomCrump

I thought the sky provided some realism to the video. It was well done, and held my attention.

jeffEE

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Foodstick. Great flight! Just got the house back together after the move into a new house. So I was out of it for awhile. Again, nice first flight. A true beautiful target for a flight of Fokkers!

foodstick

hahahahah Jeffee, You are bound and determined to continue the Fokker Scourge !

I have yet to fly it in any wind, or make a full flight with it. I am not sure what will end up being my safe battery time. It does seem to fly much dirtier than the N11.
I am glad you got moved ok, I think the last time I spoke to you (in person) you were saying you might have to sell off a BUNCH of your airplanes.

FlyerInOKC

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So when is the next flight scheduled?

TomCrump

The next time a Fokker flies by.

foodstick

I made another little HOP with the Camel, had an INCIDENT that scared me a bit! I just happened to have a camera on board that caught it in process...

FlyerInOKC

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If it was a choice between a loss cowl and a loss prop I would take the prop. That was lucky!

mgnostic

Hi Foodstick, Do you have a long term report on he Camel? Specifically I am wondering how the changes to the elevator linkage have held up.

foodstick

Yes I had to small of mechanical throw on the elevator. I almost didn't pull out of that roll in the past video ! now it is fine. You know what else improved the feel of the elevator? I installed stronger aileron servos.. I truly think when I was flaring to land and the load was heavy on the bottoms of the wings the aileron servos were reflexing? up and causing a sudden drop that I couldn't control. With the new aileron servos its flying so nice. My landings are much more consistent.

It is a great flier...

VincentJ

Glad it has worked out for you! What a nice job you did...

mgnostic

Good to know, Thanks. I'm almost to the stage of covering my Camel.

foodstick

Its much more well mannered than I would have expected.. I haven't flown it in many sorties yet with the group at my field... Won't be long though. We had several crash free years, then a couple bad seasons.. I wonder how it will go this year? Look forward to any video and pics you take of your Camel once its finished.