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01-30-2015, 04:21 PM
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Hey Blair,
Having followed along watching your journey with the H9 P-47 congratulations on one
Smokin cool plane !
It looks like all of the effort was well worth it.
Thanks for sharing.
Dave
Having followed along watching your journey with the H9 P-47 congratulations on one
Smokin cool plane !
It looks like all of the effort was well worth it.
Thanks for sharing.
Dave
01-31-2015, 01:14 AM
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Thank you guys im glad you like it, its been a very long road but what a feeling to taxi her out followed by a successful flight.
Im taking her out tomorrow and ill spend some time setting the top end mixture as it was a little lean last week so I never went over 60 % throttle and kept it on the idle jet.
My telemetry threw an alarm when I opened her up on to the main jet and heat went up a little high and it felt a little down on power but came on stronger at 60 %.
I know the signs and with a fuel regulator the standard mixture settings are no longer relevant.
Tomorrow ill have some good air time to sort it out, id love to see 200kph or 120mph for my friends in the states.
Cheers Blair
Im taking her out tomorrow and ill spend some time setting the top end mixture as it was a little lean last week so I never went over 60 % throttle and kept it on the idle jet.
My telemetry threw an alarm when I opened her up on to the main jet and heat went up a little high and it felt a little down on power but came on stronger at 60 %.
I know the signs and with a fuel regulator the standard mixture settings are no longer relevant.
Tomorrow ill have some good air time to sort it out, id love to see 200kph or 120mph for my friends in the states.
Cheers Blair
02-01-2015, 09:22 AM
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Guys,
This just showed up on another warbird thread:
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_info.php?products_id=9715505&language=de[/URL]
Top Flite P-47 razorback
85" wingspan
one piece wing
at current exchange rate about 789.00
I have not found it on Tower or Top Flite web site.
This just showed up on another warbird thread:
http://shop.lindinger.at/product_info.php?products_id=9715505&language=de[/URL]
Top Flite P-47 razorback
85" wingspan
one piece wing
at current exchange rate about 789.00
I have not found it on Tower or Top Flite web site.
Last edited by chris923; 02-01-2015 at 08:18 PM.
02-01-2015, 11:45 AM
#1260
Hey guys.........A quick shot of my newest TF P-47. I started with the ARC. For those of you who don't know what an ARC is, (stands for ALMOST READY TO COVER) the airplane is basically built but left uncovered. I glassed this
one and then covered it with Flite Metal. 4.2 Fox and all JR radio and Hitec servos. Taking her to "One eighth Airforce fly in" in March in Phoenix for the maiden.
one and then covered it with Flite Metal. 4.2 Fox and all JR radio and Hitec servos. Taking her to "One eighth Airforce fly in" in March in Phoenix for the maiden.
Last edited by captainron; 02-01-2015 at 11:54 AM.
02-01-2015, 01:06 PM
#1261
Hey guys.........A quick shot of my newest TF P-47. I started with the ARC. For those of you who don't know what an ARC is, (stands for ALMOST READY TO COVER) the airplane is basically built but left uncovered. I glassed this
one and then covered it with Flite Metal. 4.2 Fox and all JR radio and Hitec servos. Taking her to "One eighth Airforce fly in" in March in Phoenix for the maiden.
one and then covered it with Flite Metal. 4.2 Fox and all JR radio and Hitec servos. Taking her to "One eighth Airforce fly in" in March in Phoenix for the maiden.
captainron:
Don't for get U can not maiden a plane at a contest or show ...
Academy of Model Aeronautics National Safety Code
Effective January 1, 2014
3. model aircraft will not be flown in AMA sanctioned
events, air shows or model demonstrations unless:
(a)The aircraft, control system and pilot skills have successfully demonstrated all maneuvers intended
or anticipated prior to the specific event.
(b) An inexperienced pilot is assisted by an experienced pilot.
So Please make sure it's flown before the fly in. It would be a real shame if it
can not fly here, on a technicality.
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02-01-2015, 01:13 PM
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9110 with 4 satellites keeping her safe, it also has 3 batteries onboard taking care of electrics, one battery just for landing gear.
cheers BK
02-01-2015, 01:58 PM
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Lots of people, particularly out of towners, show up for the OEAF events on the Wednesday or Thursday prior to enjoy some practice and test flying time. Nobody is test flying during the actual event unless they are doing it without the knowledge of the event organizers and contest director. Ron knows this and, as he is one of our regulars, I am sure he meant that he would be test flying the Jug during his trip down here for the event and not during the event itself.
02-01-2015, 02:01 PM
#1265
OK guys thanks for the reminder.........BUT, I believe I can maiden on the Friday before the event. OEAF is officially Saturday and Sunday. If I don't for some reason get if maidened on Friday, it definitely won't go up on SAt or Sun.
I think I'm ok here. Correct me if I'm wrong and I will adhere to any rules regarding the maiden. I live in Colorado and it's just not maiden weather here. I welcome the feedback.
CAPTAIN RON,
I think I'm ok here. Correct me if I'm wrong and I will adhere to any rules regarding the maiden. I live in Colorado and it's just not maiden weather here. I welcome the feedback.
CAPTAIN RON,
02-01-2015, 02:06 PM
#1266
Lots of people, particularly out of towners, show up for the OEAF events on the Wednesday or Thursday prior to enjoy some practice and test flying time. Nobody is test flying during the actual event unless they are doing it without the knowledge of the event organizers and contest director. Ron knows this and, as he is one of our regulars, I am sure he meant that he would be test flying the Jug during his trip down here for the event and not during the event itself.
02-02-2015, 07:10 AM
#1268
CHAD,
I really thought I cold maiden on Friday before the official event started on Saturday. Correct me if I'm wrong and I really won't bring it. It's usually open flying on Friday mad the pizza at 4pm is to die for. If any of the OEAF boys want to chime in here, I'm good with that. Here's a couple more pics..........
I really thought I cold maiden on Friday before the official event started on Saturday. Correct me if I'm wrong and I really won't bring it. It's usually open flying on Friday mad the pizza at 4pm is to die for. If any of the OEAF boys want to chime in here, I'm good with that. Here's a couple more pics..........
02-02-2015, 07:24 AM
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sorry about the triple post............gezzz these things are sensitive...They kept not showing up and I kept redoing......
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02-02-2015, 08:08 AM
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I wouldn't be concerned about the invasion strips on the wings, 36 hours after the invasion, an order was sent out to remove them. However it became difficult to remove or paint over all the planes, so the order was modified that is why so many plane pictures show only the invasions on the fuse, it was very evident on C-47's. 80% of the planes that took part in D-Day flights didn't make it to the end of the war.
02-02-2015, 08:27 AM
#1272
Oh boy thanks Chris for the feedback. I may end up not putting them on after all. I really enjoy the Flite Metal and didn't want to cover so much up. You've made the decision for me,.......
CAPTAIN RON
CAPTAIN RON
02-02-2015, 08:40 AM
#1273
CHAD,
I really thought I cold maiden on Friday before the official event started on Saturday. Correct me if I'm wrong and I really won't bring it. It's usually open flying on Friday mad the pizza at 4pm is to die for. If any of the OEAF boys want to chime in here, I'm good with that. Here's a couple more pics..........
I really thought I cold maiden on Friday before the official event started on Saturday. Correct me if I'm wrong and I really won't bring it. It's usually open flying on Friday mad the pizza at 4pm is to die for. If any of the OEAF boys want to chime in here, I'm good with that. Here's a couple more pics..........
Maiden before the event starts at 9am Just be early ready to go.
https://www.facebook.com/oneeighthairforce
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02-02-2015, 09:02 AM
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CHAD,
I really thought I cold maiden on Friday before the official event started on Saturday. Correct me if I'm wrong and I really won't bring it. It's usually open flying on Friday mad the pizza at 4pm is to die for. If any of the OEAF boys want to chime in here, I'm good with that. Here's a couple more pics..........
I really thought I cold maiden on Friday before the official event started on Saturday. Correct me if I'm wrong and I really won't bring it. It's usually open flying on Friday mad the pizza at 4pm is to die for. If any of the OEAF boys want to chime in here, I'm good with that. Here's a couple more pics..........