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| 05-29-2016 07:05 AM | |||
| grosbeak |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread Out for a few more flights yesterday. I tried the flaps at 15º both at altitude and for landing. They do slow things down and at the speed I deploy them the ballooning effect is minimal; I don't think there's any need to mix in down elevator. This time no cowl screws came loose... but two cowl mounts DID break off and two more were loose. I think I found the reason - contact between the muffler and cowl. Note the marks cause by the aluminum rubbing:  A relief cutout should solve that:  With a little epoxy around the edges to seal it up.  I am reattaching the mounts and I hope that this solves the problem. |
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| 05-29-2016 06:53 AM | |||
| grosbeak |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread Quote:
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| 05-28-2016 09:44 AM | |||
| Struts1 |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread Congrats John on very successful maiden flight! Thanks for helping me with my rebuild project. It's coming slowly but surely. |
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| 05-28-2016 09:34 AM | |||
| PRS |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread I enjoyed your build log and want to congratulate you on a successful maiden. The field you are flying at looks top notch too. |
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| 05-27-2016 08:56 AM | |||
| grosbeak |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread My buddy took a lot of good pictures. Here are my favourites. Assembly time Flap test (though I didn't use them this flight) Getting the benefit of a second set of eyes Striking a pose Off we go An experienced spotter / trimmer is a great help. Note the look of terror on my face. Overhead pass Point of touchdown Taxi back |
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| 05-27-2016 08:49 AM | |||
| grosbeak |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread Thanks! I couldn't be more pleased with how it went. |
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| 05-26-2016 09:05 PM | |||
| Trumpetman |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread Congrats! Always nice to hear of a successful maiden flight after all of the effort you put into the build. |
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| 05-26-2016 08:36 PM | |||
| grosbeak |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread The maiden went very well. A single flight between the raindrops with a steady, gentle wind blowing straight down the runway. Greased landing to a smattering of applause. I must be getting used to this because I remembered to breathe and my knees didn't even knock that much. Thanks to a few fellow club members for their support. Some minor issues (all will be fixed by our club's June 4th event): - Idle is too high - TX timer wasn't working (flight time est. 5 min) - A couple of cowl screws were missing and more were loose - A bolt in the nose gear oleo was missing its nut Some observations: - The only trim needed was 4 clicks of down elevator - The DLE 30 is more than enough power - A very gentle and scale-like flyer One of my buddies took some photos... I should have them within a day or two. |
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| 05-26-2016 02:34 PM | |||
| Midair |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread Wishing you an uneventful and successful maiden.  Peter |
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| 05-26-2016 09:22 AM | |||
| grosbeak |
Re: Cessna 150 by RC Guys - my build thread It's been a while since I updated this thread. I was planning to maiden the plane a couple of weeks ago at a club in Orillia ON but the trip was cancelled due to weather. This is not only RC season for me but RV season for the three of us so it's a busy time, but I did manage to get the plane into the back yard and started yesterday. Assembled and checked (I left the wing struts off for the run-up) Fueled and restrained. Running, though just long enough to check the tune (good on the ground, at least) and set up a throttle curve. Packed and ready - I'm heading to the field after work for the maiden. |
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