Author Topic: Electric wins at Jim Walker Memorial (Read 2207 times)

linheart smith · « **on:** April 24, 2012, 01:52:51 PM »

Pasted from FLYING LINES web site.

"Paul Walker, Chris Cox and Alan Resinger showed the rapid development going on at the leading edge of Precision Aerobatic"

http://flyinglines.org/jimwalker.12.html

Linheart

Derek Barry · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2012, 04:10:01 AM »

Paul,

Is the new Impact a one piece wing or two? Cant tell from the picture.

It looks more like one of the older Impacts too...

Derek

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:24:01 AM »

Looks like the Impact has bigger flaps than the original plans?

Claudio Chacon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:43:27 AM »

That new Impact looks really "professional". Sober, elegant and attractive paint scheme and color selection.
Anybody knows the specs of the plane?
Are there any videos of it in flight?
About the covering: Is it dyed Polyspan?
Am I asking too many questions?

IMPRESSIVE weapon!

Thanks and regards,
Claudio.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2012, 07:58:55 AM »

Evidently he borrowed some paint from Howard.

Derek

john e. holliday · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:01:51 AM »

Thanks for the link. A lot of great pictures. I like the one with the kid Leo in the back ground.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:08:24 AM »

Quote from: Derek Barry on April 25, 2012, 04:10:01 AM

Paul,

Is the new Impact a one piece wing or two? Cant tell from the picture.

It looks more like one of the older Impacts too...

Derek

The right wing panel had two holes on top, near the root, that looked like access slots to reach in with a screwdriver -- I'm betting that those were there to remove the wing, panel by panel (I didn't think to look on the left side, nor, for some odd reason, did I walk over and pick up the plane to look underneath).

Either way there were no wing parting lines that were obvious to casual inspection. I should have looked closer, but I hadn't flown yet and I was concentrating on doing as well as I could (as least-bad as I could?) while not holding up the show.

The covering is translucent polyspan -- whether it was dyed or sprayed with translucent dope, I don't know. I do know that in fit and finish it is just as impeccable as the other Paul Walker plane that I have seen, if not maybe even more impressive because the translucent finish lets you see some of the bones beneath.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2012, 09:38:44 AM »

I also note that the new Impact has what appears to be a much shorter leading edge sheeting than typical, and that the Rib layout is a bit out of norm, at least the normal canted rib configuration,, not the short partial ribs tying into the leading edge to support the sheeting and airfoil shape at the critical leading edge

Derek Barry · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2012, 10:34:25 AM »

Quote from: Tim Wescott on April 25, 2012, 09:08:24 AM

The right wing panel had two holes on top, near the root, that looked like access slots to reach in with a screwdriver -- I'm betting that those were there to remove the wing, panel by panel (I didn't think to look on the left side, nor, for some odd reason, did I walk over and pick up the plane to look underneath).

Either way there were no wing parting lines that were obvious to casual inspection. I should have looked closer, but I hadn't flown yet and I was concentrating on doing as well as I could (as least-bad as I could?) while not holding up the show.

The covering is translucent polyspan -- whether it was dyed or sprayed with translucent dope, I don't know. I do know that in fit and finish it is just as impeccable as the other Paul Walker plane that I have seen, if not maybe even more impressive because the translucent finish lets you see some of the bones beneath.

OK, that means he used the Tom Morris take apart system.

Thanks

Derek

Joe Yau · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:09:20 AM »

Quote from: Mark Scarborough on April 25, 2012, 09:38:44 AM

I also note that the new Impact has what appears to be a much shorter leading edge sheeting than typical, and that the Rib layout is a bit out of norm, at least the normal canted rib configuration,, not the short partial ribs tying into the leading edge to support the sheeting and airfoil shape at the critical leading edge

It almost looks like its a higher aspect ratio wing then the older version.. and especially the stab/elev.

Tim Wescott · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 11:25:24 AM »

That stab is huge. Paul did a good job of not letting it overwhelm the looks of the plane.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2012, 07:58:37 PM »

I can tell you its 61 OZ.

Derek Barry · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2012, 06:03:51 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on April 26, 2012, 07:58:37 PM

I can tell you its 61 OZ.

That is what i was told too.

Derek

Claudio Chacon · « **Reply #13 on:** April 27, 2012, 06:26:35 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on April 26, 2012, 07:58:37 PM

I can tell you its 61 OZ.

Dreamed weight for a top stunt contender.
Thanks for the info.

Russell Bond · « **Reply #14 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:29:25 AM »

Is the 61 ounces with or without the battery fitted?

Derek Barry · « **Reply #15 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:16:43 AM »

Quote from: Russell Bond on April 27, 2012, 07:29:25 AM

Is the 61 ounces with or without the battery fitted?

I am sure that is with the battery.

Derek

Mike Haverly · « **Reply #16 on:** April 27, 2012, 08:25:28 AM »

Yes, 61 oz. with the 13 oz. battery. It is another of Paul's excellent Impact's with mod's that he would probably disclose if you asked him. Built with Tom Morris take apart system, finish is pretty much per Pete Peterson's article in Stunt News from a couple of years ago complete with Pete's favorite House of Kolors yellow dye and day glow additives to the colors. It reaaally shows up in the bright sky, or dark for that matter.

Russell Bond · « **Reply #17 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:17:59 AM »

WOW!!
That is nice and light!!!

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #18 on:** April 27, 2012, 09:44:57 AM »

Russell :

Excuse the pun :

I was shocked first time I heard also..

Allan Perret · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2012, 11:50:21 AM »

Quote from: Mike Haverly on April 27, 2012, 08:25:28 AM

Yes, 61 oz. with the 13 oz. battery. It is another of Paul's excellent Impact's with mod's that he would probably disclose if you asked him. Built with Tom Morris take apart system, finish is pretty much per Pete Peterson's article in Stunt News from a couple of years ago complete with Pete's favorite House of Kolors yellow dye and day glow additives to the colors. It reaaally shows up in the bright sky, or dark for that matter.

Do you know if the finish is all dope or did he use 2-part auto for clear top coat ?

Steve Fitton · « **Reply #20 on:** April 27, 2012, 02:29:35 PM »

Is the gear in the wing or fuselage?

Alan Resinger · « **Reply #21 on:** April 27, 2012, 07:17:49 PM »

Paul's Impact has fuse mounted gear and is finished in dope.

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2012, 11:03:03 AM »

That Arctic fox that is pictured there is actually my Ruffy. That was built from a RSM kit several years ago and required some interesting trim problems and some trim salutions that I had never encountered before. Maybe John don't remember the Ruffy as this was also posted the same caption on Flying Lines. My Arctic Fox is all white and am sure that the Arctic fox is a lot nicer looking Plane.

Paul Walker · « **Reply #23 on:** May 16, 2012, 04:58:57 PM »

That plane is a basic Impact except for a few changes.
1) the horizontal tail has the same area, but at a higher aspect ratio.
2) the wing is a standard Impact on the OML, but the internal structure changed.
3) yes, it is a full take apart headed to Europe.
4):the flaps are slightly smaller.
5) that is NOT Howard paint. Much "brighter".
6) yes, 61 WITH battery installed. I have flown it with a 3 ounce lighter battery, and it flew just fine.

Its twin brother in getting ready for filler. It will be paintedsomewhat

Paul Walker · « **Reply #24 on:** May 16, 2012, 05:05:02 PM »

OK, this editor doesn't get along with my phone very well.
The paint will be somewhat different than #1. Those that see will know.

After some structural concerns things are fine now.

I look forward to resuming flying in June and preparing for the Nats.

Paul

Doug Knoyle · « **Reply #25 on:** May 16, 2012, 06:00:12 PM »

Paul, are you not going to the NW Regional?

Paul Walker · « **Reply #26 on:** May 16, 2012, 06:41:09 PM »

Quote from: Doug Knoyle on May 16, 2012, 06:00:12 PM

Paul, are you not going to the NW Regional?

Yes, things have worked out so that I can attend.

Paul

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #27 on:** May 16, 2012, 08:10:49 PM »

Its great news those things worked out......