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03-08-2020, 06:25 AM
#329
Awesome Bob! Congratulations. I am at the turbine install phase and its been a typical CARF build.
Should have mine ready by the time the snow completely melts. So....40oz was about right?
dw
Should have mine ready by the time the snow completely melts. So....40oz was about right?
dw
03-08-2020, 04:21 PM
#332
40 ounces of fuel is plenty!
I cruised at just below half stick.
I like nice smooth takeoffs nothing is more ugly to me than a jet that gets jerked off the ground since I have 800 feet of runway I’m never in a hurry to depart terra firma.
As I get a few more flights I can comment more accurately as to how much runway is needed at a minimum
I cruised at just below half stick.
I like nice smooth takeoffs nothing is more ugly to me than a jet that gets jerked off the ground since I have 800 feet of runway I’m never in a hurry to depart terra firma.
As I get a few more flights I can comment more accurately as to how much runway is needed at a minimum
04-09-2020, 11:19 AM
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04-11-2020, 04:23 PM
#339
There are no holes for sure I’ve flown on Four different grass sites, but touching down nose high is the trick.
Electrons are the best, but heavier. So more load. In this case I would say I would stay with the JP gear.
Level speed I guess is very similar 45 or 70N but vertical speed with the 70 would be the way to go...and I would think longer flights as full power would be required less.
Electrons are the best, but heavier. So more load. In this case I would say I would stay with the JP gear.
Level speed I guess is very similar 45 or 70N but vertical speed with the 70 would be the way to go...and I would think longer flights as full power would be required less.
I could not be happier!
Landings are really slow too.
05-04-2020, 06:22 AM
#340
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First flight complete. Only issues were a little nose heavy and the aileron rates were a little high. It was a breezy day and she wiggled a little in flight but landing and takeoff were both uneventful. Super Bee II for power. At half throttle she gets small quick
05-04-2020, 10:27 AM
#343
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05-04-2020, 07:37 PM
#344
Congrats Gary. Were you at the NIghtHawks?
05-05-2020, 04:20 AM
#345
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Yes Mark that was Nighthawks field last Sunday. Roger maidened his Excaliber plus as well. It was a good day.
Dean I had the factory settings for rates and CG. I generally like a fast roll rate but this was just too much. It was kind of a breezy day and I was happy to get the maiden done so I put it away for the day. I'll probably back the high rate down 5-10% and set a mid and low rate and see whats feels good.
Dean I had the factory settings for rates and CG. I generally like a fast roll rate but this was just too much. It was kind of a breezy day and I was happy to get the maiden done so I put it away for the day. I'll probably back the high rate down 5-10% and set a mid and low rate and see whats feels good.
05-07-2020, 02:36 AM
#350
Gyro not needed. But it sure is nice to have on those windy days when it’s a crosswind. Also makes the plane fly much bigger. I substituted a Xicoy LGC 13 gear controller for the stock in it.
The 13 allows you change the Cutoff current to the retract units. The stock value has worked perfectly. It is lighter than the JP unit. It also turns off the brake and steering Function when the gear is retracted and during extension until the gear is down and locked,
The 13 allows you change the Cutoff current to the retract units. The stock value has worked perfectly. It is lighter than the JP unit. It also turns off the brake and steering Function when the gear is retracted and during extension until the gear is down and locked,
Last edited by Bob_B; 05-07-2020 at 02:55 AM.