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09-14-2016, 04:44 AM
Replies: 326
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Posted By patrnflyr

Well, we flew the DA 100i Spitfire at our Warbird...

Well, we flew the DA 100i Spitfire at our Warbird meet and all I can say is the plane is spectacular in flight. Was able to take out some weight in the nose and add 15cc of smooth twin power. The...
12-20-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

Thanks! I was beginning to think I was the last...

Thanks! I was beginning to think I was the last CARF Spit flyer out there. The plane flew like a big Cub with the 85.
12-19-2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

Here's a short video of the engine running. ...

Here's a short video of the engine running.
https://youtu.be/57ykqfA5kc8

I'm wondering if anybody else is even flying this bird any more?

Here's a few more pics after the vents were painted...
12-19-2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

We've done the conversion and even run the...

We've done the conversion and even run the engine. Very Smooth. I'm working on some cooling vents at the bottom of the cowl and in the process of painting them now. Will be nearly invisible when...
09-08-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

We had it professionally built but we purchased a...

We had it professionally built but we purchased a prop adaptor extension from Sierra. This puts the DA 85 further back and allows the engine to be hidden more than usual. The builder cut the...
09-08-2015, 09:33 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

Not yet. Maybe next season. It's only had 6-7...

Not yet. Maybe next season. It's only had 6-7 flights and each one has had some surprises
09-08-2015, 07:08 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

That's actually a compliment. A close friend of...

That's actually a compliment. A close friend of mine has a Hangar 9 and it really looks super. Liked it so much, I had to have one myself only bigger for my poor eyes
09-07-2015, 02:46 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

I'm sure it's going to stick out some but we've...

I'm sure it's going to stick out some but we've been using a DA85 with Prop extension already. We will still have to move the engine firewall back about one more inch. Baffling will be the key to...
09-07-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

I used that model to get my decals. Enclosed a...

I used that model to get my decals. Enclosed a photo of me next to it for a size comparison. We did have a Hangar 9 model fly but I'm pretty sure this one is mine
09-07-2015, 08:20 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

Look what came in the mail today! Hope this will...

Look what came in the mail today! Hope this will move it along. Lots of baffling and removal of 5lbs of lead in the nose should make this plane fly and sound great... I've also enclosed a picture...
08-30-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 115,317
Posted By patrnflyr

Thinking of putting a DA100 inline twin in it. ...

Thinking of putting a DA100 inline twin in it. Have a DA 85 and 5 lbs of ballast. Anybody try this?
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