Joe

5 7/8" top to Axle

Regards

Dave

I like the air inlets on he bottom of the fuse to help cool the tail pipe. Good looking model.

For those of you that have seen the gear install, how do you think it will hold up on a grass field? Our field is relatively smooth and cut short. I know the struts will be fine but how about the mounts? Thanks in advance.
Gary

Gary

Fine!

They were flown off grass all weekend in Germany without a hitch

Mounts are carbon reinforced, no problem expected

Dave

Is the bypass system a standard feature now?
Bob

Bob

Yes, maybe the very first shipped missed it, but it is std

Regards

Dave

Thanks Dave, I added the C36 gear to my flash order today. I should see my all white flash and retracts in 2 weeks or so. What servos do you have in your elevators and could I fit an 8611a on each?

Joe

For those of you awaiting a Flash in the states, I believe the container arrives here on the 7th. I am told shipping should follow soon after. Not sure about the gear -- they lagged my Lightning kit by almost three months.

Joe

I have JR 8321 (UK version of 8311) on elevators, I don't think the 8611 will fit, it's too big.
8311 or 8411 is fine

Regards


Dave

we are also looking to use Jet-1A trailing oleo,s for the Flash
no matter how rigid they are , strait legs will always want to break out backwards.
and the pilots that show you those models are very good pilots , so for the other 90% out there there will be trailing legs to catch even the worst landing attempts.......

Thanks Sandor I have the Jet1A on both my boomerangs. Will the Jet1A's work without modification to the Flash?
Gary

well the flash was promissed to me by the end of june
thenend of july , now its end of august...
we will have a special set made anyway , but therefore i need the flash first....

RE Elevator servos for the Flash. The manual says that 8411 servos are recommended . The 8611's are a silly mm too high on their sides, covers will not fit flush. Two 8411's will do the job. WHMC

Thanks Dave,
that is kind of a shame that the 8611a will not fit. I'lll have to hunt down some 8411sa.

Joe

My white Flash is due on the 8/7 shipment too, but my gear shipped a few days ago and has already been delivered...

Bob

Bob, what do you think of the gear?
Is this yours or mine?



Joe

Not sure yet Joe - they delivered it to my work address and I'm going to drop by and pick it up this morning on the way to Liberty Jets. If you haven't gotten yours by Monday, I'll let you know...

There better be one in that container for both of us!

Bob

If not Bob, we're gonna have to flip for it!

Joe

Rhklenke, Are you going to have your kit at the Liberty Bell meet? I also have a white one on order and would like to see your kit if you don't mind showing it. I 'll be there on fri and sat, Thanks , Jack.

Dave or anyone, could you tell me the diameter and length of the exhaust pipe and the weight of it?

Joe

Joe

Mine weighs 15 oz total and is 3 1/8 at the outlet (inner pipe).

Regards

Dave

Dave, thanks! Do you have or know of any other pictures of the inside installation of the flash? Seems like there is plenty of room. I'm thinking about using the wren pipe, what are your thoughts about it in this application? It is single walled and this is my first plane with an exhaust pipe. Thanks for answering all my questions and I will post when my plane gets here.

Joe

Joe

The kit comes with the pipe...use it, it fits and has mounting points works well, runs cool...
I'd use this pipe with any of the possible power plants.

Will do more install shots tomorrow

Dave

That sounds great Dave, I think I go stock on the pipe. Do you know if the elevator servos are mixed and one is reversed or are both standard. I'll be making some orders today and will order on 8411 reversed if needed. Thanks for your advise.

Joe Kelley !~)

Guys

Today I made another 5 flights with the Flash, she is now dialed in as nicely as my Lightning.
My impressions from the first flight were not changed today-nice aeroplane!

Trevor Skedge managed to get some video on the first flight today, by the 5th I had added a little more expo on the elevator to smooth things out and reduced the travel on the ailerons down to 85%.

Flaps are now a little less on full flap and 3% down elevator needed at full flap.

Roger Melville did a good job with my camera to get some flying shots posted here. Trevor will try and up load the video later.

Dave