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Forum: Aerodynamics

09-09-2003, 10:41 PM

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Leading edge shape

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Posted By SY in Camas

RE: Leading edge shape

I bought and built the same plane that you have. Built the GP 300S 0.60 size last winter and have been fooling with it all summer. I built it with the sharp leading edge per the plans. Set the...

Forum: S.P.A.D. Aircraft - Coroplast design

06-14-2003, 01:11 AM

Replies: 4

Man am I excited!

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Posted By SY in Camas

Man am I excited!

My flatbat has 90 degree V tail. You need to make sure the angle of incidence for the entire tail is parallel to the fuselage (bat) axis. It's not as easy to tell as with a normal tail. My first...

Forum: Glow Engines

06-13-2003, 12:01 AM

Replies: 8

4 stroke comparable to 46 2 stroke?

Views: 2,290

Posted By SY in Camas

4 stroke comparable to 46 2 stroke?

A few more comments. OS 72 4 stroke manual says to use 11x9 or 11x10 prop with engine but these props are not commonly available in hobby shop so I went to a 12 inch prop. I think its a 12 x 8. It...

Forum: Glow Engines

06-12-2003, 11:55 PM

Replies: 8

4 stroke comparable to 46 2 stroke?

Views: 2,290

Posted By SY in Camas

4 stroke comparable to 46 2 stroke?

I can't give you a scientific answer but I can tell you my experience with motor substitution. I have a low wing monoplane with a 60" symmetrical wing, about the first step up from a high wing...

Forum: Questions and Answers

06-03-2003, 04:31 AM

Replies: 29

Cap 232 and it's "habbits"

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Posted By SY in Camas

Cap 232 and it's "habbits"

Still working on my Extra 300 which is similar to a CAP 232. Dulled the leading edges at the outter third of each wing as much as possible without taking too much off the leading edges. Seemed to...

Forum: Questions and Answers

05-29-2003, 08:34 PM

Replies: 29

Cap 232 and it's "habbits"

Views: 1,917

Posted By SY in Camas

Cap 232 and it's "habbits"

Also, need to make sure all your hinge gaps are sealed. I found that all the items I previously mentioned improved the tracking in pulling up to a loop or vertical climb. Still, it will snap if you...

Forum: Questions and Answers

05-29-2003, 05:18 AM

Replies: 29

Cap 232 and it's "habbits"

Views: 1,917

Posted By SY in Camas

Cap 232 and it's "habbits"

I built a Great Planes Extra 300s 0.60 size and I have the same problem. I did the usual stuff like making sure the wing, stab, and rudder were all square. I took all the slop out of the split...

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