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Well she flew[X(]......very 1930's scale....
put her on the scales after the 1st flight and she was 7.2 kgs (15.8 lbs) [:-]
Under powered!!! needs reproping or a 50cc[>:]

this photo is a pic of the sliding deck cover that fills in the old wing cutout. just 4 strips of 90 deg edging, slide the back section in 1st then the front in 2nd then tuck the end of the front section into the rear rails...simple and acess is quick..

unbolting the top wing I found that I left one of the struts unbolted......OOps

RE: New bird
 

Ok here she is....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDjGg7LrlBQ

RE: New bird
 

Did some work on her today.. New prop 18x6 (the old one was 16x8) ran the engine, after last weeks long run she re-sponded to the tuning much better, no more stumbling at idle. lost 600RPM with this prop and a lot more pull...

As for the glide like a brick with no power, modified the horizontal stab, added 110mm to the ends.

Just wish the wind will drop, Its been over 20 kts and gusting to 30 for the last 3 days.

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New flight vids...
Who said You cant fly sideways?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbNhKG5W9Dw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3CYJPBQFyM

RE: New bird
 

Hi jaav
Nice videos. Flying in high wind can be a lot of fun. Since landings can be a problem, I usually make many of them each flight. If one landing is particularly difficult, frequently I will take it up immediately again to keep my fear from overpowering me.

RE: New bird
 

Rudder cam on the bipe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK2Kx9ptdaY

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Hi jaav
Great videos. How is the new plane coming along that you told me about via e-mail.

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His girl has new been broken down for thewings and engine, The fuse has too many breaks in it from the engine. It wasnt designed for gas 26. only a 4s 91. The fuse was basicaly tearing apart. Going to be turned into a profile bird.