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Offline Robert Zambelli

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Chief Finally Finished
« on: May 31, 2025, 12:49:36 PM »
After it sat around for a couple of years, I finally decided to finish it.
Newer version, not the polliwog airfoil.
I just have to install the flaps and elevators.
Power is a K&B 35 Green Head.
I weighed all the parts as well as the aircraft itself and the total comes out to right around 38 ounces.
Any suggestions regarding weight and trim?
Thanks for any help.

Bob Z.
« Last Edit: June 05, 2025, 12:10:53 PM by Robert Zambelli »

Offline Robert Zambelli

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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2025, 12:12:22 PM »
It's about time!


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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2025, 01:38:04 PM »
FANTASTIC!  Light weight Chief's are pretty tough to beat; all that wing area translates into fantastic maneuverability.  Are you bringing it to Carmichaels?
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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2025, 02:24:29 PM »
Looks good Bob!

Bring it to KOI😉
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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2025, 02:44:48 PM »
Very nice Bob.
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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2025, 04:44:07 PM »
Really nice! great work Bob I hope she flys as good as she looks

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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2025, 10:12:21 AM »
Very nice Bob. At that weight you should consider setting the flap/elevator to 1 to 2 if you can.

Best,   DennisT

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Re: Chief Finally Finished
« Reply #7 on: June 09, 2025, 12:35:00 PM »
That looks really good Bob, I like all the neat little graphic details.
I have only built one. I kit bashed it when I was living in Yuba City California in 1967 and mine also had a Torp .35 Green Head.
I see people my age out there climbing mountains and zip lining and here I am feeling good about myself because I got my leg through my underwear without losing my balance


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