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Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-24-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Good Morning

I am on the road and cannot take pictures but will when I get back at the end of next week. Mains are an easy install, nose a little more work but not tough. Compared to the early...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
01-06-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

I used the Evolution 26 engines and have had one flight, plenty of power. Installed twin synch but have not used yet, able to match engines without. Used Sierra gear, great gear. No flying here...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
12-03-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Darrel at Sierra used electrics in his Tigercat.

Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
11-23-2008, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Ibelieve firewall diameter (the flat area is 113 mm or 4.454 inches. I used Evolution 26 engines with their radial mount and had plenty of flat area.

Tom - Where do you fly in Arizona?

Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
10-01-2008, 02:09 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

I used Sierra's gear. One landing on test flight worked fine, but not really a test as landing very smooth by Pete Rosas.
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
09-29-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Hello All

Am going to Prague today. Anyone know of hobby shops, manufacturers or flying fields I should try to visit?
Thanks
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
08-25-2008, 07:57 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

We flew mine without doors. No noticeable problems.
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
08-24-2008, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Maidened the Tigercat yesterday. Everything went very well, ground control was better than expected and flight was good. Did a few laps and cycled gear. Some sudden pitch ups so landed. Wind or...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
08-21-2008, 08:30 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

I balanced last week on ez balancer and then checked with suspended method. With gear up I moved battery and balanced at 117 mm. With gear down cg moves forward 10 mm. Weighed just over 30 pounds...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
08-11-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Help! With gear down I am nose heavy, with gear up I am tail heavy. Which way is correct. Plane is dry, with all batteries, props, hubs and cowls. Need suggestions. Will gat a scale tomorrow to...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-30-2008, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Hello All

Need blue touch up paint. Anyone have the formula or a small quantity to sell? Desparate to finish.

Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-22-2008, 09:15 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Chuck

I have same 5 1/4" dimension. KMP must have framed slightly different. Let me know if there are any other dimensions I can help with.
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-18-2008, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Chuck

Am out of town until Sunday, will measure and repond then. The 3 5/8" dimension was fom the top of the former (the underside of the fiberglas nacalle) to the top of the 1/4" plate the...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-15-2008, 05:26 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Chuck

I used 1/4" plywood plus a 1/16" shim and clear just fine. Tire diameter?I am using 4.5" or else your plane is fabricated differently. Mine is +/- 3 5/8" from top to top of original i/4"...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
07-09-2008, 06:40 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Am looking for comments on control surface throws, high rate, low rate, factory recommendations OK etc?

Thanks
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
06-15-2008, 09:03 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

To all with maiden flights completed.

I am running out of excuses. Time to program the radio and test fly. Am looking for comments on throws, high rate, low rate, factory recommendations OK...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
05-26-2008, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Congratulations to all with maiden flights done! Am about three evneings away but work will get in the way. Probably try to fly in 3 weeks.
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-24-2008, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Detlef
Congratulations for a great flight.

Curious as to what throws you started with and your satisfaction level. Same for the flaps.

Maybe we should start a spreadsheet of power,...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
04-21-2008, 07:37 AM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Congratulatoins! Nice to see some good news posted!
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-13-2008, 06:03 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Chuck

Looks like you replaced the elevator control rods with Sullivan 4-40? I am about to head down the same road, hate to toss their nice fillet at exit. I installed hard points at all...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-12-2008, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Help! Am finally getting close. Sierra retracts and evolution engines finally fit and ready for final assembly. Any suggestions for location of pull pull cables for rudder. Their location looks...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
03-02-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Chasman

Let us know where you mount your air tank. I have ben contemplating mounting in the nose above the retract and steering linkage. Sierra gear clearly is the solution.

Just spent 4...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-22-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Mooney - Please post a picture of nose gear. Plan to start on the nose this weekend.
Thanks
Jack
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-17-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Just slid all wing panels together. Joint not perfect but not terrible either. Has anyone used self tapping screws or bolts to pull the sections together while the epoxy sets? Any other...
Forum: Twin & Multi Engine RC Aircraft
02-17-2008, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,355
Views: 485,683
Posted By jbwilhelmi

RE: KMP F-7F Tigercat

Have fuel tank installation pictures and will email to anyone who wants. Life too short to try to download the forum.
Thanks
John (Jack) Wilhelmi
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