Author Topic: Shoestring repair (correction) (Read 32861 times)

john e. holliday · « **Reply #100 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:04:22 AM »

Randy you can do it. I think there will be others making first time test flights. Just don't go putting stains on that beauty.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #101 on:** March 10, 2016, 11:48:45 AM »

and dont let Miller launch for you unless you have spare props,, just sayin

Randy Powell · « **Reply #102 on:** March 10, 2016, 01:57:27 PM »

Mark, This has a very stiff tail wheel. Should be OK. Maybe.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #103 on:** March 10, 2016, 06:32:08 PM »

Hopefully you won't need to add an FAI decal either.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #104 on:** March 10, 2016, 08:20:26 PM »

Or cut up my canopy when the pilot lets go.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #105 on:** March 11, 2016, 09:08:45 PM »

sheesh, you guys are harsh LOL

wwwarbird · « **Reply #106 on:** March 11, 2016, 09:13:21 PM »

Are you going Mark?

Randy Powell · « **Reply #107 on:** March 13, 2016, 09:07:09 PM »

Mark couldn't make it this year. He will be missed. Picked up the toad today, did some bench trimming and charged the fuel holders. Off to try it out tomorrow.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #108 on:** March 13, 2016, 10:19:25 PM »

Nope, Mark did not make it this year, I want to go again, I also want to make the NATS again. I need to build a new classic plane soon,

I hate that your under the gun Randy, it really sucks not to have the time to get at least some quiet trimming time.
Hopefully the weather tomorrow cooperates. You start flying for score thursday?

john e. holliday · « **Reply #109 on:** March 15, 2016, 10:25:42 AM »

Mark, you too, I myself would like to get back to VSC also. Might bring the poodle with me. Now Randy should have a dozen flights in by now. Hope it goes well for him. I was on the road all day yesterday. Nothing like tax time and having a sister-in-law that retired from the IRS. KANSAS is still killing me on taxes even when I increased the take out.

Richard Logston · « **Reply #110 on:** March 15, 2016, 01:20:56 PM »

Randy, That is one great looking airplane! Love the color scheme, nice layout that compliments the airplane design. Too many airplanes are overly painted with overly done schemes. Kind of like a pretty girl wearing toooo much lipstick. Great job. Richard

Randy Powell · « **Reply #111 on:** March 15, 2016, 09:30:56 PM »

Well, that was quick. Came out on Monday and flew with Gordy, Jim Hoffman and Bart. Got in 3 2 minute flights and got the basics worked out. One full flight with pattern and it didn't fly too badly. A bit nose heavy. Then I decided that I needed shorter lines and did the unthinkable. Hooked them up backwards. Just too many distractions, I suppose along with using unmarked lines (I color code all the lines I make - these were Tom Morris lines). I almost saved it but the poor Shoe is history. Oh well, at least I have my plane for next year all planned out.

I'll go back to crying in my beer now. Sheesh!

john e. holliday · « **Reply #112 on:** March 16, 2016, 10:49:28 AM »

Sorry to hear about this Randy. Nothing like getting in a rush and forgetting routines. Now you have time to help and visit.

wwwarbird · « **Reply #113 on:** March 16, 2016, 06:41:38 PM »

Caught the news in the other VSC thread. That really sucks bad, probably didn't even get to see if the stab fix paid off.

Oh well, just put the feet up and enjoy then Randy, you're still having a better time than those of us stuck back home.

tom brightbill · « **Reply #114 on:** March 17, 2016, 06:32:15 PM »

Randy, sorry my friend. 😖
Tom

Randy Powell · « **Reply #115 on:** March 17, 2016, 09:43:18 PM »

Last pic of the Shoe

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #116 on:** March 19, 2016, 08:58:36 PM »

Really sorry to see your Shoestring end up that way. It happens, and we know it happens, so I guess that's part of the thrill. I sure liked that one, tho.

For what it's worth, I'm philosophically opposed to relying on color coded line ends/leadouts. Much better plan to make the line ends offset like Paul (and now Mike) does. That saved Mike's new Chizler a few weeks ago. I just think it's better to look at the elevator than rely on color code. I almost messed up once by looking at the flaps, so I like the idea of the offset plan...a lot.

Steve

Randy Powell · « **Reply #117 on:** March 20, 2016, 11:06:46 AM »

Well, I've used color coding for 30 plus years. Never had a problem. One time I didn't use it, problem.

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #118 on:** March 20, 2016, 03:22:52 PM »

Ya know, I think it's not if but when. At regionals a few years ago Don McClave and Pete Peterson both hook got them backwards. Pat Johnston did the same thing with his small shark more recently. Last year I did quite a few laps glued to the ground with my newly re-furbished Freedom 45 before I had the nerve to flip the handle over. Trike gear saved my butt that time.

Mine are color coded and staggered. I still got them backward on my Chizler. With them offset, two inches in my case, even the feeble minded noticed that one line was slack before take-off. Nothing happened, I just changed them and flew.

To each his own, I suppose, but mine will be offset from now on. I too hate to see a pile of debris in the trash can.

No more soap box, see you when you get home Randy.

Edit for grammar, MH

john e. holliday · « **Reply #119 on:** March 20, 2016, 05:27:39 PM »

That is why I leave the up clip on the plane. Roll up from handle.

Clint Ormosen · « **Reply #120 on:** March 21, 2016, 12:25:17 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on March 20, 2016, 05:27:39 PM

That is why I leave the up clip on the plane. Roll up from handle.

Yup, I do that too but still have hooked them up backwards. Luckily, I've never taken off without realizing it and correcting them. But, as Mike said, it's only a matter of time before....

EddyR · « **Reply #121 on:** March 21, 2016, 06:42:24 AM »

On every single plane I have I leave the down line clip on the plane. This does not stop you from using the wrong lines. I put my lines in a plastic bag when not in use and mark the reel and the bag. Also I leave the handle attached to the lines and never remove it. I remember as a kid moving lines from plane to plane and adjusting the handle every time. No wonder I never got any plane trimmed out. But I did have fun

EddyR

Randy Powell · « **Reply #122 on:** March 21, 2016, 01:25:13 PM »

Everyone has a method. The important part is to develop a routine and stick to it. That's where I fell down. Broke my routine. That won't happen again..

john e. holliday · « **Reply #123 on:** March 22, 2016, 09:34:28 AM »

Well, don't feel lonesome. I've done stuff many times in front of some of the best. It really hurts when one of your heroes is helping. Yes Jack, I now count inverted laps.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #124 on:** March 22, 2016, 12:29:36 PM »

It's OK, Doc. My next classic is well into planning. I'll be back at VSC next year with a new unit.

Tom Niebuhr · « **Reply #125 on:** March 22, 2016, 02:27:15 PM »

Randy,
I guess it wasn't meant to be.

Hope to see you at VSC 2017. I will have my Jet Falcon and my Curtiss Swift, God willing.

Randy Powell · « **Reply #126 on:** March 22, 2016, 03:00:58 PM »

I'll have something, Tom. Still deciding what to build. I have some ideas.....