Astro Hog
 

Well it's been a long project, Hope to get her balanced
before this weekend. I moved my Rx battery forward yesterday
and will check the balance today. The Saito 82 is off my GP Stick
and currently has a APC 13x6 prop on it. Thinking a 14x4w might
be better for this plane ? Any who, here's some pics,

Bob

RE: Astro Hog
 

Hi, dign...your HOG looks real nice! I like the "clean" look though that gal you've got set to fly 'er kinda looks like a "dog" [8D]. I too am getting a plan/scratchbuild Astro-Hog finished. Everything is built and I'm thinking of going with a Solartex finish. Went with the taildragger setup via the Sig parts. Your landing gear looks GOOD on that plane...I may go ahead and try that on mine. I could just cover over the gear mounts in the wing and they'd be ready in case I decided to go that route later. Good luck on your flights!!

Soft landings.

Joe

RE: Astro Hog
 

Thanks Joe,


Her name is Harley lol. I too installed
and covered the hardwood gear blocks
in the wing, just in case. The gear on her
now is good ole DuBro. The covering is
21 century Fabric with Teal MK trim,


Bob

RE: Astro Hog
 

What a beautiful plane. You should be very proud of Her. First rate!

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Great looking plane !!! Nothing like building one from sticks!! Sleak & clean. Although ya didn't have to show that background in your 3rd pic. Makes me remember how beautifull it is down there. I lived in Asheville for 16 yrs. It's Gods Country !!!!!!! Good luck on your maiden.

RE: Astro Hog
 

Yea, I studied that background shot for quite awhile and was thinking it'd be REAL tough to live there;)...I haven't traveled much in North Carolina but that may have to change. And, they have some great lookin' Hogs there too :D.

Soft landings.

Joe

RE: Astro Hog
 

Thanks guys,

Yep it is a great place to live. I was
born in Orlando long before the Rat
came to town. It got tooo crowded
down there for me. Been here 15
years now. If you like old fashion
Country living, this is the place.



Bob

RE: Astro Hog
 

Nice HOG!!!! I built mine a couple of years ago, and am planning on building a new wing with less dihedral, and "barn door ailerons".

It is a nice, sweet flying plane, enjoy!!

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Thanks Fun Flyer,

Your Hog looks great !!!, Very similar, without
the headrest. mine is at 7.75 Lbs. and is Tail
heavy still. Need to to move the Rx battery again (tomorrow).

Bob

RE: Astro Hog
 

Looks like a nice "astro-dog" to me.

Mines about half finished and waiting to be finished.

Nice job.

RE: Astro Hog
 

Thanks Dave,


I'm hoping to take it to the field later
today and do some taxing test. Then
find a helper to check the balance.

I think it is still tail heavy and it's crowding
8 Lbs. as it sits right now.

I have been trying to check the balance upright
and not inverted. Anybody have any input ??

Bob

RE: Astro Hog
 

Bob: I have always had much better luck, when balancing a low wing aircraft model, to balance it inverted on a balance stand. I use the Great Planes balance stand now and it is so easy to work with. Once I have it "dialed in" there are no balance issues at the field. Go with the inverted method, my friend, and you'll find it much less trouble.

Soft flandings.

Joe

RE: Astro Hog
 

Thanks Joe,


That's what I had read and heard also. I'll
give it a try Thanks,


Bob

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Well,

Weather and Life prevented the Maiden
this weekend. Stay Tuned lol,

Bob

RE: Astro Hog
 

Nice Astro!

I fly mine with a YS63 and 13/6, and has enough power for sport flying, in my opinion a 14/4 is not neccesary.

Good luck with maiden flight.

Carlos

RE: Astro Hog
 

Thanks Carlos,


I'm going to stay with the 13x6 prop. Still waiting for the
rain to go away.

Bob

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Rain, rain, go away :(...it's nice here...74 degrees, nice little breeze....and I'm mowing the yard [:o]...well I WAS mowing and if'n I don't get back to it before the wife gets home.....:eek:...

Soft landings.

Joe

RE: Astro Hog
 

good luck on your maiden. flew mine only three times and has been finished over a year I think. I need to get back out there.

Jim
(formally from Cullowhee '72-'76)

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I really need to build another "Hog". I built this one about 14 or 15 years ago. Have regretted selling it most every day since.

RE: Astro Hog
 

You could build one this Winter ?

Still raining here, so i'm waiting
and waiting.

Bob

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"Winter"? What's that? ;)

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Winter, no more mowing and such.
Football,Food and Building LOL.
Oh yeah, some flying when Winter
permits. Tomorrow looks good Weather
wise, i'm hoping for he Maiden flight.

Bob

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FWIW !


She Fly's !!



This the first Kit I actually got to Maiden and my
first low wing plane experience. She's a floater !
My Saito 82 performed flawless, as expected.

One of our club members may have video, i'll
check.


Can You Hear me Smile,

Bob

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Way to go man! I am happy for you. Nice Job. [sm=thumbup.gif]

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It just don't get any better than that !!!!! Happy for ya.