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08-24-2008, 08:52 PM
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Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Smile :D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
08-24-2008, 08:49 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Madien flight this evening. WOW! It was so great to finally see this thing do what it's designed to do. I only was able to put one flight on it until I make some further adjustments to the CG and...
08-16-2008, 11:30 AM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Engine run-up and fuel system leak test yesterday. All passed

Anyone know the prop/spinner balance requirements on carbon fiber? Is balancing done with the producer or will I need to balance...
08-13-2008, 11:58 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Wing attachment and regulators.
08-13-2008, 11:55 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

For anyone still watching this post, thank you. ;) I have been out working 13 of the last 14 days with no time to work on this project, but am getting near the end. I have been struggling with a...
08-01-2008, 11:42 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Ward,
I am afraid you are correct about the spinner but I am going to to wait until I get the cowl finished and then do another cg. I really like the carbon fiber spinner and don't want to dump it...
07-30-2008, 05:07 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Anyone have issue with the proximity of the ignition module and the throttle servo for RF interference? I am using 72MH PCM on the reciever and figure maybe I should at least replace the 4-40...
07-29-2008, 11:48 AM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

07-29-2008, 11:46 AM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Here is what I have to work with.
07-29-2008, 10:07 AM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

I started another weight and ballance dance today. I am trying for the lightest overall weight and want to use LI-ION batteries but the problem is CG. Due to lightening the fuse and using the DA-50...
07-17-2008, 09:18 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

The cling wrap worked great to hold on the elevators and rudder for hinging. I glued one wing aileron today using Probond poly, great googly moogly [:'(] what a mess. It all cleaned up fine because...
07-13-2008, 08:57 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

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CHOMP, CHOMP [:'(] ! As often I stuck my foot in my mouth regarding DA. Ward not 30 mins after I put the first post to you DA called and said " it's done, is there anything else we can...
07-11-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Thanks Ward,

No, I haven't seen the 50 yet. They told me they would call earlier this week but... NO call. I'm not real impressed with the service, but maybe thats what you get as a second...
07-01-2008, 10:04 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

:D

Poor photo, the colors look better in person.
07-01-2008, 10:00 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Wings are covered, on to the ailerons and elevators.
07-01-2008, 09:57 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Next came the hard part, the silver and black stripes. While standing there pondering the next move, the idea hit :D What if I could just take some fine line tape directly to the surface of the...
07-01-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Thanks Ward,

The timing should be perfect for the engine as I should finish up the covering this week. I was puzzeled how I was going to transfer the cover scheme from the horizontal stab to...
06-30-2008, 09:30 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Enough sanding!

I covered the bottom of the wings last night and it took until the third color panel before I realized my srew up.[:o] I didn't cut the white panels with enough overlap to allow...
06-27-2008, 07:41 PM
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Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

06-27-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

After too long of a break I am back at it. It's tough to be motivated inside when there are good flying days outside but the engine is on it's way and I have little excuse not to finish.

I have...
06-06-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Ward,

I replied to your PM and look forward to hearing back. The build has been slow the past two months due to my new job requirements. I took some new pictures to send off to Kirby for...
05-19-2008, 04:41 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Slick,

I am going to go with the DA-50 so your drill guides would be great to use. I will finish this thing up next month while I am sitting reserve back in MSP.

Wish you could have been...
05-10-2008, 07:04 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Painting the gear sounds like more work than I want to do on this build, maybe on the next.

Marc, thank you for the offer, when I get to the point where I am ready to polish I may take you up...
04-30-2008, 08:42 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Thanks Ward, I think polished will be the choice, BTW I will get back to you on the 50 offer soon. I just have a few other more important expenses to deal with my new job.

Doug
04-27-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,257
Posted By 80stars

RE: 30% 300S mod to mid wing?

Thanks Albert,

I can't decide if I should try to polish the gear or paint them red. Do you have a tip on painting? I am guessing a good primer followed by color and clear.

Doug
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