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Old 12-17-2009, 05:45 AM
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I did the first flight on my Skymaster 1/6.5 F-86 today all went well. The plane came out at 23 lbs dry, balance was ¼ behind stock setting with a full UAT. The plane flew real well. I have a P-80SE for power. I am very happy with it. George
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Old 12-17-2009, 09:17 AM
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Congrats on your maiden....I almost regret that I sold mine![] Same paint scheme as yours.
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Old 12-17-2009, 09:27 AM
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Nice plane and great job on the maiden! I have one on order now and should have it within the next few weeks. I'm seriously thinking about the same power as yours. If it weighed a few more pounds do you think the P80 SE is enough? Again great job!
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JC I fly at about 5800 ft and used about 500ft of runway. There are a lot of guys flying this plane at 25 to 26 dry. I think it would do fine at your elv. George
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Congrats to the maiden. I have to wait maiden my F4 due to very cold conditions, and dark!! To comfort myself, I have bought me a new P80SE to put in to my old Draken (8,5 kg dry). Are you happy with your? Do u have kero start, and if so, did it work well?
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Old 12-23-2009, 03:19 PM
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Good Job! Maidens are always stressful for me, glad yours worked out!
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I saw George's first flight, looked perfect. I think he said he needed a couple of clicks of trim. He said 400ft of run, I thought it was closer to 300ft.
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Great! And you didn't require any EMS to start breathing again afterwards!

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