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| 08-19-2014 06:57 AM | |
| cf100 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark A photo of the Skyshark P-40 in a tail chase with Top Flite P-40 from this years Gimli Model Fest. |
| 08-10-2014 07:50 PM | |
| cicopo |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark Looks great. |
| 08-10-2014 02:25 PM | |
| mwavesdave |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark Good to hear the maiden went well. It's always nice when it stays in one piece! lol |
| 08-10-2014 10:26 AM | |
| cf100 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark Pleased to report that the P-40 maidened this morning at the Gimli Model Fest field. All the pieces stayed on so we are just waiting for the wind to drop for a second flight. |
| 04-20-2014 05:29 PM | |
| Trumpetman |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark Looks great! Staying tuned for the maiden flight video! |
| 04-20-2014 05:15 PM | |
| cf100 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark A magnificent spring day in Winnipeg, the P-40 was started in the back yard for an engine test run, the DL-50 ran good. 6900 rpm on a menz 22x8. Only two snags, undercarriage goes up on the down switch ( need to reverse dat) and the fuel tank was still half fuel when the pump started to suck air on emptying. Hopefully a test flight in two or three weeks! |
| 04-13-2014 01:39 PM | |
| cf100 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark Weight and balance today on the P-40. Lead needed was 1lb, 4 oz. for a C of G balance point 3.5" behind the leading edge with undercarriage in the up position. Thus the total all up weight, with no fuel is 24 lb. 11 oz. (Fuselage is 15# - 11oz including the lead, the wing weighs 9# - 0oz). This is comparable to what the other Skyshark P-40 are coming in at and in the same ball park weight as my Top Flite P-51's so I'm ok with the weight. Engine runs are next, maybe in May the snow will be gone, it's been a brutal winter in Winnipeg. cheers - ken |
| 04-10-2014 11:14 PM | |
| Sharpy01 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark I am so blessed to be able to hang out with such smart dudes. I am always in awe of the mensa-like quality of these higher beings. 
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| 04-10-2014 08:20 PM | |
| cf100 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark I'm using a HK nanotech 1600mah LiFe 2s pack on ignition with a diode to drop down the voltage to the DL ignition module. Lt. Dan put on to this $5.00 pre-made diode extension lead from http://www.badbradgraphics.com/photo_23.html I like this piece of kit from Bad Brad, as all I know about electronics is not to let out the magic blue smoke out. I used this diode extension last year on a couple of planes with no problems. cheers! |
| 04-10-2014 08:10 PM | |
| Sharpy01 |
Re: Stocky Edwards RCAF P-40 by Skyshark …. nice Subway straws. You using life packs on ignition too? |
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