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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #30 on: March 24, 2021, 16:36:30 PM »
Keep the distance between the end of the wood and the Z bend as short as possible, or you could get flex in that steel rod
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #31 on: March 24, 2021, 17:51:40 PM »
Quote from: billscottni on March 24, 2021, 16:36:30 PM
Keep the distance between the end of the wood and the Z bend as short as possible, or you could get flex in that steel rod

@billscottni , good advice, thanks
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #32 on: March 27, 2021, 13:39:53 PM »
Got the wings covered in black, not the greatest of finishes, but functionally fine. Bonded in the horizontal stabilizer, balanced the wings, port was heavier than starboard.

Did center of gravity, although measure for cog is 60 to 68 from LE, I took it at 64. Also made the suggested changes to my ghetto pushrod, thanks Bill.

All I need now is some fair winds and hopefully my leg is ready for some cross field trecking for the recovery. :-X
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #33 on: March 27, 2021, 19:58:39 PM »
Looks good. If we EVER get any sunshine, cover the wings when it's on the ground they'll get warm! There's a good reason so many full size are white ;)
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« Reply #34 on: March 29, 2021, 14:30:58 PM »
 :-X It seems I have made a poor choice in wing covering colour. Anyway, if we get some sun it might iron out the defects in my covering.
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #35 on: March 29, 2021, 16:21:22 PM »
the number of days we get where it would be an issue are limited
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #36 on: July 12, 2021, 14:17:09 PM »
I am still waiting to get this in the air, but the wind at the weekends has not been from the right direction. If anyone is heading up to Killakee (or other location) at any stage please let me know, as I would appreciate a lookover and moral support when trying to fly it.
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #37 on: July 12, 2021, 17:23:53 PM »
It's beautiful, so it will fly! :)

Same, if anybody fancy a trip to Kilakee, I'm your man! (for moral support, and beers too :) )

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« Reply #38 on: July 12, 2021, 17:37:43 PM »
Hi Andy,
Looking good, nice job on fuselage for first attempt at using glass.
Weather forecast for Wednesday afternoon and early evening is looking good for Killakee. Wind might be a little light but worth a trip up if forecast holds. I should be available unless work gets in the way.

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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #39 on: July 12, 2021, 20:05:28 PM »
Free Wednesday evening if you guys are :)
I would not mind some light warm wind :)
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #40 on: July 13, 2021, 17:24:51 PM »
Great, see you there tomorrow afternoon/ evening
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« Reply #41 on: July 14, 2021, 13:36:27 PM »
Hi Guys,
I hope to get to Killakee around  5.00 pm see you there at some point.

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« Reply #42 on: July 15, 2021, 17:30:31 PM »
Want to see someone happy?
Look no further!  :-*
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Re: Build attempt / learning process
« Reply #43 on: July 16, 2021, 13:58:31 PM »
I take it, it flew well then ?
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« Reply #44 on: July 16, 2021, 14:52:07 PM »
Yea it flew and I got it back in one piece, but it was flying a bit arse down. I checked the incidence the next day and all was good so I reached out to the designer and he said to just bring the CG forward a bit, on the plans, he gives an 8mm range for CG and I had taken the middle of that. That's hopefully going to sort it out and I'm ready for take two now. The only problem is waiting for a westerly
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