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bwalt822 · Dec 17, 2009, 12:01 PM

Hmm, I'll have to get a feel for how easily it wants to nose over during taxi testing. I would rather have it stick to the ground that jump into the air before I want it to.

What kind of roll and pitch rates can I be expecting?

When they say the nose drops during approach does that mean it needs a steep approach to keep speed up or that I will just have to hold a decent amount of elevator?

feathermerchant · Dec 17, 2009, 12:14 PM

Roll and pitch are totally normal and comfortable for a scale airplane. You won't need any rudder either.
An aircraft with a forward CG will pitch more with speed than one with a more rearward CG. It will fly really slow but require more up elevator during slow flight than a sport plane. More even than a trainer. It is very slippery so it won't need much power on approach.

bwalt822 · Dec 17, 2009, 12:27 PM

I may have to use the flap switch to set some landing and takeoff trims but I plan on doing the initial flights all manually. Its not uncomfortable for me to hold half elevator for long periods of time.

Would you recommend taking the wheel pants off for the first flights? I have a runway but I might need to land on the grass for the first few times if I cant get her to slow down enough.

feathermerchant · Dec 17, 2009, 04:06 PM

I made one flight pantless. The plane flew fine but looked terrible. Unless your runway is really short, I'd fly with pants.

bwalt822 · Dec 17, 2009, 08:53 PM

Decals went on tonight...

Another question:

Does the bottom of the wing have the N number and number 7 on it?

Trax540 · Dec 18, 2009, 07:57 AM

Found this picture, Hope it helps

feathermerchant · Dec 18, 2009, 09:15 AM

Yes.

bwalt822 · Dec 18, 2009, 09:54 AM

Thanks guys,

I got all of the big 7's on and outlined in black trim and this ship is looking awesome. The decals really distract the eyes from the wrinkles in the covering

. I have the large N numbers cut out and they will go on tonight or tomorrow depending on how many beers I have after work. Not looking forward to putting the black trim on.

bwalt822 · Dec 19, 2009, 02:38 PM

More pics with all of the decals.

desmobob · Dec 19, 2009, 02:59 PM

That looks beautiful! I hope it flies as well as it looks.

My kit is still in the box, tucked safely under the bed in the spare bedroom. One of these days....

Good flying,
desmobob

sneasle · Dec 19, 2009, 03:25 PM

looks really nice. decals just make it pop.

feathermerchant · Dec 19, 2009, 05:31 PM

Really beautiful. Be sure to get video.

KOMET 44 · Dec 19, 2009, 07:42 PM

Sweeeeeeeeeeeet
komet44

sir crashallot · Dec 30, 2009, 09:03 PM

very nice, looking forward to hearing about the maiden. im currantly geting ready to build a gee bee, just finishing up drawing the parts. hope mine turns out as well as yours did. I know if mine turns out as good as it should do il be kitting it hopefully by mid next year, its about time the hobby paid for itself

Dec 18, 2009, 07:57 AM	#126
Trax540 Registered User Illinois Joined Nov 2009 7 Posts	Found this picture, Hope it helps Images View all Images in thread Views: 59

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bwalt822 Registered User USA, WA, Edmonds Joined Aug 2008 1,883 Posts	More pics with all of the decals. Images View all Images in thread Views: 61 Views: 69 Views: 69 Views: 63 Views: 79 Views: 75 Views: 90

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Dec 17, 2009, 12:01 PM	#121
bwalt822 Registered User USA, WA, Edmonds Joined Aug 2008 1,883 Posts	Hmm, I'll have to get a feel for how easily it wants to nose over during taxi testing. I would rather have it stick to the ground that jump into the air before I want it to. What kind of roll and pitch rates can I be expecting? When they say the nose drops during approach does that mean it needs a steep approach to keep speed up or that I will just have to hold a decent amount of elevator?

Dec 17, 2009, 12:14 PM	#122
feathermerchant Use the 4S Luke USA, TX, Euless Joined Aug 2003 9,265 Posts	Roll and pitch are totally normal and comfortable for a scale airplane. You won't need any rudder either. An aircraft with a forward CG will pitch more with speed than one with a more rearward CG. It will fly really slow but require more up elevator during slow flight than a sport plane. More even than a trainer. It is very slippery so it won't need much power on approach.

Dec 17, 2009, 12:27 PM	#123
bwalt822 Registered User USA, WA, Edmonds Joined Aug 2008 1,883 Posts	I may have to use the flap switch to set some landing and takeoff trims but I plan on doing the initial flights all manually. Its not uncomfortable for me to hold half elevator for long periods of time. Would you recommend taking the wheel pants off for the first flights? I have a runway but I might need to land on the grass for the first few times if I cant get her to slow down enough.

Dec 17, 2009, 04:06 PM	#124
feathermerchant Use the 4S Luke USA, TX, Euless Joined Aug 2003 9,265 Posts	I made one flight pantless. The plane flew fine but looked terrible. Unless your runway is really short, I'd fly with pants.

Dec 17, 2009, 08:53 PM	#125
bwalt822 Registered User USA, WA, Edmonds Joined Aug 2008 1,883 Posts	Decals went on tonight... Another question: Does the bottom of the wing have the N number and number 7 on it?

Dec 18, 2009, 09:15 AM	#127
feathermerchant Use the 4S Luke USA, TX, Euless Joined Aug 2003 9,265 Posts	Yes.

Dec 18, 2009, 09:54 AM	#128
bwalt822 Registered User USA, WA, Edmonds Joined Aug 2008 1,883 Posts	Thanks guys, I got all of the big 7's on and outlined in black trim and this ship is looking awesome. The decals really distract the eyes from the wrinkles in the covering . I have the large N numbers cut out and they will go on tonight or tomorrow depending on how many beers I have after work. Not looking forward to putting the black trim on.

Dec 19, 2009, 02:59 PM	#130
desmobob Arc, spark and smoke... upstate NY; Lake George region Joined Mar 2006 615 Posts	That looks beautiful! I hope it flies as well as it looks. My kit is still in the box, tucked safely under the bed in the spare bedroom. One of these days.... Good flying, desmobob

Dec 19, 2009, 03:25 PM	#131
sneasle War Eagle! auburn, al Joined Sep 2006 2,770 Posts	looks really nice. decals just make it pop.

Dec 19, 2009, 05:31 PM	#132
feathermerchant Use the 4S Luke USA, TX, Euless Joined Aug 2003 9,265 Posts	Really beautiful. Be sure to get video.

Dec 19, 2009, 07:42 PM	#133
KOMET 44 D.G.B. Southington, Connecticut, United States Joined Jun 2000 2,834 Posts	Sweeeeeeeeeeeet komet44

Dec 30, 2009, 09:03 PM	#134
sir crashallot Registered User Joined Jan 2009 1 Posts	very nice, looking forward to hearing about the maiden. im currantly geting ready to build a gee bee, just finishing up drawing the parts. hope mine turns out as well as yours did. I know if mine turns out as good as it should do il be kitting it hopefully by mid next year, its about time the hobby paid for itself