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Title: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 23, 2012, 02:26:30 PM

Here is is back on the wheels. The holes are fixed as good as it's gonna get.

Never as good as when it is brand new but hey it's 100% better then it was a few days ago.

Let the dope gas off another day and hope to fly it Monday.

I do not think it picked up much at all in weight. I will put it on the scales tomorrow.

I'm back in the saddle. #^

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Zuriel Armstrong on June 23, 2012, 02:47:39 PM

Good job Paul.  Wish I could come over monday to fly.  It looks as good as new again.

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 23, 2012, 03:15:51 PM

Zuriel
You don't sound well. Maybe you should call in sick on Monday. I think you need a dose of castor.  LL~

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Steve Schlesser on June 24, 2012, 05:45:47 AM

Paul,
  Looking good.Fast repair also.
  Now all thats missing is how many days till Brodak.lol

  Steve

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Dennis Adamisin on June 24, 2012, 06:43:44 AM

NICE job Paul.

BTW, in your original post regarding controling what breaks (i.e., ripping out the LG platform as opposed to something more serious) another way out is to do like the RC boys and use nylon LG bolts.  The bolts should break before the platform, unfortunately you would STILL end up with holes in the wing unless you sheet it with PLYWOOD   LL~  VD~  n1

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 24, 2012, 06:44:41 AM

Thanks Steve!
We are already talking about next year. I think a few more guys from our area will join us.

It was good to see you and hope we cross paths again soon.

Paul

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 24, 2012, 06:46:24 AM

Quote from: Dennis Adamisin on June 24, 2012, 06:43:44 AM

NICE job Paul.

BTW, in your original post regarding controling what breaks (i.e., ripping out the LG platform as opposed to something more serious) another way out is to do like the RC boys and use nylon LG bolts.  The bolts should break before the platform, unfortunately you would STILL end up with holes in the wing unless you sheet it with PLYWOOD   LL~  VD~  n1

Dennis
Great idea.  Do they come in 4-40?

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Zuriel Armstrong on June 24, 2012, 07:34:09 AM

I have some Paul.  4-40 is probably not the recommended size though.

I do feel a Sniffle coming on...

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 24, 2012, 06:17:55 PM

Well Zuriel maybe on the next one.

I got it buffed out this afternoon. I did put it on the scale and it weighed in at 51 oz and some change. Not too bad.
I think the extra weight came mostly from the new landing gear. They are a little bit taller and made out of thicker Aluminum. I needed extra ground clearance because of the 12.25 in prop. ;D

Title: Re: Back on the wheels !!! We Fly Monday weather permitting
Post by: Paul Taylor on June 24, 2012, 06:21:43 PM

Quote from: Zuriel Armstrong on June 24, 2012, 07:34:09 AM

I do feel a Sniffle coming on...

Oh and I do hope you get a slight fever tonight. o2oP

And in case you feel better after you call in sick... we start around 9-9:30.