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Savex L39
I went to the Savex site recently but I don't think they are still producing planes anymore.
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Looking for a Savex L 39 kit in UK for my Xicoy 45 after losing mine in a mid air.
Seems Savex no longer producing this kit, a great shame because the Xicoy 45 is just perfect for this machine which is such a delight to fly., particularly with a gyro on the rudder.
I recently tried to contact Savex, I would have ordered 20 if they would resume production.
With the Xicoy 45 being such a delight I am sure they would be sold very quickly, sadly no reply !
Seems Savex no longer producing this kit, a great shame because the Xicoy 45 is just perfect for this machine which is such a delight to fly., particularly with a gyro on the rudder.
I recently tried to contact Savex, I would have ordered 20 if they would resume production.
With the Xicoy 45 being such a delight I am sure they would be sold very quickly, sadly no reply !
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Looking for a Savex L 39 kit in UK for my Xicoy 45 after losing mine in a mid air.
Seems Savex no longer producing this kit, a great shame because the Xicoy 45 is just perfect for this machine which is such a delight to fly., particularly with a gyro on the rudder.
I recently tried to contact Savex, I would have ordered 20 if they would resume production.
With the Xicoy 45 being such a delight I am sure they would be sold very quickly, sadly no reply !
Seems Savex no longer producing this kit, a great shame because the Xicoy 45 is just perfect for this machine which is such a delight to fly., particularly with a gyro on the rudder.
I recently tried to contact Savex, I would have ordered 20 if they would resume production.
With the Xicoy 45 being such a delight I am sure they would be sold very quickly, sadly no reply !
Plumbing almost completed
Replaced inside the UAT
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Well, I got this baby completed! I still have to add pilots but here's the restored version. Changed the gear out with electric retracts with target struts and electric brakes. I also added nav lights. I originally noticed that the engine was upside down with the glow plug at the bottom but after re-reading the manual I repositioned it to right side up. That's a pain because I have to remove the engine to change out the glow plug if a problem develops. I changed out all of the plumbing with new lines as well as new felts and filters for all tanks. I have the C.G. at 85mm without filling the hopper tank. I think this is correct, any thoughts on this? I read that some people flew a little long and ended up using a good majority of the fuel in the UAT tank which is the reason I thought it would be a good idea to C.G. this without fueling that tank. Comments are welcome. I hope I'm not to heavy, I'm at 4450 grams without packs.
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Hi Paul.
A few years back I purchased direct from Vaclav my L39 in Brietling Trim (no 7).Just like everyone else I am delighted with the finish and quality. At the time I went straight ahead and built and installed your engine mount and it all lined up with the tail pipe and the 44 Gold,
beautifully.This was all some time back and at last I am back on the job (during lockdown) hoping to complete this superb model.
So here's a question.On my Paul Gray engine mount I have built in two servo mounts one either side which are obviously intended for elevator servos.I cannot trace any reference to this system on your thread so far.Does the system work and if so where can I find the details.Being a little challenged in the memory department I cannot remember where it all came from but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Kind Regards. Peter brown
A few years back I purchased direct from Vaclav my L39 in Brietling Trim (no 7).Just like everyone else I am delighted with the finish and quality. At the time I went straight ahead and built and installed your engine mount and it all lined up with the tail pipe and the 44 Gold,
beautifully.This was all some time back and at last I am back on the job (during lockdown) hoping to complete this superb model.
So here's a question.On my Paul Gray engine mount I have built in two servo mounts one either side which are obviously intended for elevator servos.I cannot trace any reference to this system on your thread so far.Does the system work and if so where can I find the details.Being a little challenged in the memory department I cannot remember where it all came from but it seemed like a good idea at the time.
Kind Regards. Peter brown
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Well, I was nervous about whether the engine would startup since it's been 13 years since I started it and it fired right up on the first try. Yesterday was an engine and ground handling test and I did have break and steering issues which I resolved as well as repositioning Gyro and batteries to get it to balance again. Today will be more ground handling and steering as well as running the engine prior to flight.
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I flew mine for the first time in over 4yrs. MW-44i powered. Minor LTC needed and all was well. What a great flying little model and a fun, low hassle small-field model. Glad I kept it.
I lost my first one in 2005 on the second flight due to a stripped flap servo. The second one I had for 9 years before I sold it, and my current 3rd one is 5yrs old. I've had a Savex L-39 in my fleet for the last 15yrs. Shame they are not made anymore.
Paul
I lost my first one in 2005 on the second flight due to a stripped flap servo. The second one I had for 9 years before I sold it, and my current 3rd one is 5yrs old. I've had a Savex L-39 in my fleet for the last 15yrs. Shame they are not made anymore.
Paul
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It's not a carbon fibre fuselage, or at least mine isn't it's glass fibre, just run them as you normally do one horizontal one vertical inside a bit of hollow push rod.
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I am not an expert in these things but Vaclav who used to make them, lists the L-39 (turbine version) as "Carbon Fuselage."
Other reviewers describe the fus as a "fibreglass moulding reinforced with carbon cloth."
From this I have concluded that there is a fair bit of Carbon Fibre about which can interfere with the aerial.
Peter.
Other reviewers describe the fus as a "fibreglass moulding reinforced with carbon cloth."
From this I have concluded that there is a fair bit of Carbon Fibre about which can interfere with the aerial.
Peter.
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Hey Guys,
Well, I wanted to report that I am pleased that I was able to get my old baby flying again!
It's been sitting around for years however I was able to fly her on Saturday and Sunday with my Wren 44 Gold. She flies fantastic! That little engine just rips that little plane. I did fear she would be too heavy however she's 10.5 Lbs with all batteries and no fuel and based on flying and landing her, she doesn't appear to fly heavy at all.
Well, I wanted to report that I am pleased that I was able to get my old baby flying again!
It's been sitting around for years however I was able to fly her on Saturday and Sunday with my Wren 44 Gold. She flies fantastic! That little engine just rips that little plane. I did fear she would be too heavy however she's 10.5 Lbs with all batteries and no fuel and based on flying and landing her, she doesn't appear to fly heavy at all.
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