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woodysr2 added a post in a topic Airspeeds.
Hi Phil in the UK you will have issues finding anything out lol.
I fly in scotland and in really rough air I keep it around the 80 mph mark i do have the stol wings though
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woodysr2 added a topic in Technical tasks
Looking at fabricating allumiium fuel tanks.Just a quick one here in the UK they are now using 10% ethanol blend in the fuel which although my tanks are coated is going to cause problems.
I was toying with the idea of fabricating Alloy tanks to replace the fibreglass units in the wings, has anyone else done this and if so what gauge alloy was used
regards
William
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic Speed Stall Avid Flyer C
I dont like resurecting posts but was check flying the avid aerobat (stol wings)mk4? jabiru 2200 for its permit and the stall test is pull back gently and slowly decrease speed till it stalls.
i was sitting on idle with the stick against the seat at 49mph ias and sinking out at 550 fpm with the nose still pointing skywards.
It was a windy turbulent day so wasnt to happy about an accelerated stall or stalling with flaps as the plane is still relatively new to me (13 hours)
and was flying like a piece of shit for the first nine of those hours. Can anyone else give me an idea of where the nose should be dropping clean and with flaps
regards
William
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic F7A Bellcrank mod
will be a tight fit as the mixer isn't that far behind the seats
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic Black Max Brakes
I flew with the black max brakes for 5 years they would hold the plane all the way to 4800 rpm on a 912 and then the plane would slide on locked wheels lol.
so yes in my experience they work well.
I would definitely insist on the 3/4 axle kit though 5/8 was a little soft for my liking and field usage
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
Thanks for the reply Chris
I will get a few more hours in on it and see how I go
I have a tail wheel coming so will fit that to stop the tail touching the grass
will post pics when it arrives
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
no not snarky at all
thanks for the response
I have been told by a previous pilot that the plane is now flying pretty much the way it was.
I can wheelie the plane along the runway almost from a standing start. So now looks like it is just getting used to it.
I would prefer the main gear to be 4 or 5 inches further back so C of G is forward of the main gear which would keep the nose on the deck lol
Regards
William
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
yes proper weight and balance was done and weight added now flying just about hands off a tiny amount of trim to raise the nose for straight and level at 2800 but looking at the position of the main gear it is actually just in front of body mass and under the centre of the wing.To me the wheels should be four or five inches further back under the wing struts.
Just my thoughts but more than happy to be corrected if wrong
William
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic 80 HP 912 on barnstormers
I was led to believe the 912 motor mount was available the guy who sold me my plane said they were although this jab runs as sweet as a nut
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
I added the 5lbs of weight to the tail it now fly's hands off with the trim just about neutral.
so lovely and light controls however after taking a spat off it certainly looks like wheels need to go back at least 6 inches
as the nose is far too light due to wheelbase
William
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic wanted
I have the lead bolted there already weight is just under 4 lbs but as stated elsewhere on the forum another 4 lbs may be necessary and no its a Jabiru2200.
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
I posted a couple of pictures in the picture section the other day.
I would say mine looks pretty much the same as first pic but huge spats fitted lol
I will take more pics today when/if I get to the hangar.
I did notice elsewhere on the forum that there is a castoring nose wheel version that looks like it would take the nose wheel a good distance further forward extending the wheel base.
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
to be absolutely honest I don't know
I do think it has been a trike all its life from the pictures I have seen of the plane.
I did see that there is a different nose wheel (a casting one) this one is linked
but the gear seems to be very short coupled ie. nose wheel distance to mains
inspectors coming on Sunday but there are only 50 in the uk so not a lot of knowledge this side of the pond.
William
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woodysr2 added a post in a topic hi there
Thanks for the reply Jim
That is what is screwing with what little grey matter I have left lol. When I was sitting in the plane one of my mates came over put two fingers on the spinner and tipped the plane back on its tail with virtually no force required???
yet when I took it up for its last flight after levelling out the flapperons I was fighting to get the nose up and had to put elevator trim full down to relieve the pressure, so unless flappers are set at the wrong angle ie: flaps down it will need more weight in the tail. Already 4lbs there and another 4 to go there.
To the best of my knowledge it has always been a nose wheel but has had an engine swap 582 to Jabiru but that was years ago.
the plane has had the big fin heads fitted and new pistons and rings but wouldn't think that would account for the handling issues or imbalance.
going to double check aileron/flapperons this evening and inspector coming down again Sunday need this sorted before the end of the month lol.
weight and balance done by inspector I have lead strips to fit if required
William Russell
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woodysr2 added a topic in Avid fox flyers pics and vids