OMP 80" GS540 Wing Tube Problem
05-17-2003, 06:31 AM
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OMP 80" GS540 Wing Tube Problem
Anyone else had any problems with Wingtube warping on your 80" OMP Edge GS540. I noticed my right wing was going on hard so I checked the wing tube and it was warped.
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Mike
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Mike
05-17-2003, 01:03 PM
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OMP 80" GS540 Wing Tube Problem
I built two kits of this plane, that were bought several months apart. I noticed that one of the kits had a thicker wing tube than the other. The wall thickness of the tubing was different between the two. I built one for a buddy, and the other for myself. I kept the thicker tube because I know I will be rough on the plane. Maybe you had the thinner one and it just couldn't hold up? I know that the thicker wing tube prolly weighs a few ounces more but I feel it is justifiable weight!
05-18-2003, 01:56 PM
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Wayne - nice covering job. I've not seen that design before - that's original! What are you guys using for engines? Anyone willing to sell me a copy of their plans? I'd love to build one of these but just am not willing to shell out the bucks for the kit. I prefer to scratch (much more affordable). Cheers
05-18-2003, 11:29 PM
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OMP 80" GS540 Wing Tube Problem
Hi Daryl,
The scheme was stolen from a friends 40% Carden Edge.
The OMPGS 540 plane isnt mine. It belongs to TheKat.
He flew it for the first time today and it flew really nice.
A little tailheavy but thats an easy fix.
Its gonna be a fun one.
I havnt talked to your brother in a long time. Tell Kelly I said hi.
Heres the Carden he copied.
The scheme was stolen from a friends 40% Carden Edge.
The OMPGS 540 plane isnt mine. It belongs to TheKat.
He flew it for the first time today and it flew really nice.
A little tailheavy but thats an easy fix.
Its gonna be a fun one.
I havnt talked to your brother in a long time. Tell Kelly I said hi.
Heres the Carden he copied.
05-19-2003, 12:52 AM
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Thanks for that image Wayne - I saved that one as a possible one to copy myself. Straight line simple graphics, yet striking and visible... a keeper. I talk to my brother once or twice a week - I'll pass on the Hello. He sure enjoyed the show you put on flying his Sig S.E. when you were up to Winterpeg for your visit. Cheers
05-19-2003, 01:10 AM
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Re: Worth Saving!
Originally posted by Daryl Martel
He sure enjoyed the show you put on flying his Sig S.E. when you were up to Winterpeg for your visit. Cheers
He sure enjoyed the show you put on flying his Sig S.E. when you were up to Winterpeg for your visit. Cheers
It had to be '98 or '99
05-19-2003, 01:22 AM
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OMP 80" GS540 Wing Tube Problem
Mike,
Good seeing you today. After watching you snap the little 540 today, I may have some insight into your wing tube problem.
Karl
For more pics of that scheme, go to : down on the deck
(apparently, I can't post URL's here)
Good seeing you today. After watching you snap the little 540 today, I may have some insight into your wing tube problem.
Karl
For more pics of that scheme, go to : down on the deck
(apparently, I can't post URL's here)
05-20-2003, 03:59 AM
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Wing Tube
I got a email from Ohio Models today stating they would send me a new wing tube. So hats off to Ohio Models. Karl's kit came with a .055 wall thickness tube and my kit came with a .035 wall thickness tube.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike
