Went to the field this morning and layed out my lines etc. all set to go. Before I take my plane out to the circle I want to make sure everything is ready, so I'll just start her up for a couple of quick blasts just to get things warmed up. No matter what I do it won't start. Now I got Scott Dinger (the muffler man) helping me and also Rudy. Changed the plug 3 times tried different batteries, opened the needle, closed the needle. I'm so tired and my arm is starting to ache from flipping so much. I finally made the decision to remove the motor and put the backup motor in. I removed the muffler and handed it to Rudy who says you dumb $hit. I know why it won't run.
Well now I recall exactly how this happened (no excuse). I was making these really cool copper gaskets when the wife pulls in the garage and says, "I know your busy so I stopped and got dinner on my way home from work, lets eat. I said just a second let me see if the screws will go thru this gasket, I'll just bolt it up and come back after dinner and finish it. (NOT).....Stupid is as stupid does
I ended up putting two flights in with the LA 46 using the Zinger Pro 11 x 4 prop. It actually flies better than I thought it would. Still needs some trimming but it seems to be in the ballpark or should I say saveable. The main problem is that with the LA 46 and a .295 dia. venturi, I ran out of fuel at 4 1/2 to 5 minutes or sooner. Not enough fuel to do a complete pattern. It has a 4 oz. tank and as most of you know even that had to be slid in with a big hammer and there is no more room for a larger tank. It also seems to be a little on the nose heavy side as the corners are way late and not sharp. Moved the handle spacing from 3 in. to 3 3/4 in. and made a big difference in the corner but still not quick enough. Controls are smooth and there is plenty of travel. So I removed the LA 46 and replaced it with the Muggleton OS 40 FP. It has enough power to do the job on just 3 1/2 ounces, anyway thats what Scott Dingers Nobler is doing with the same setup. The other benefit is that the OS 40 FP is about 1 1/2 ounces lighter than the LA 46. So maybe I'll get the corner I'm looking for eventually. I didn't get a chance to try it with the OS yet, but maybe tomorrow. I'm going to take it to the contest tomorrow and put in a couple of practice flights before sign-up....Well we'll see ?.
Topic: Nobler First Flights (Read 2911 times)