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[QUOTE=Peter A;991635]I have been thinking about building an L39 for quite a long time and I had my eyes set on the Tomahawk Design L39 until C-ARF released their SkyGate C-ARF L39.

I must admit they should call this kit [B]Quick Build [/B]because I am almost done in less than 1 week. I am waiting for the tail pipe, tank, retracts and cockpit, they are back ordered. 
You can build and go fly this kit in 2 weeks

The reason I chose the C-ARF are:

1- A little bit smaller, removable rudder, mangeable to transport 
2- Shipping to my door was almost a third of what I was quoted by TD 
3- Flying characteristics are superb 
4- The amount of work already done far surpassses what is done on the TD L39 
5- Everything fits perfectly 
6- Did not have to pay extra to have the equivalent of " work done at factory" like with TD done i.e. every single piece of wood is installed, absolutely nothing to glue 
7- The most ingenious design is the removable air intake which gives an amazing access to the engine bay area to work comfortably.

The disadvantage is that there is no manual but since the designer of both kits is Stephan Volker anyway, and I have built the TD Hawk, things progressed super good.
I still need a manual at some point to check that what I did is correct. 
Here are some pictures.

I am using air retracts and brakes, but servo operated doors.

NOTE: if you are building or planning to build one, watch for a missing bolt inside the rudder control rod, I used my own metric bolt and fixed it in place.[/QUOTE]

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08-22-2020 02:43 PM

c350

Nice plane, sound excellent

08-19-2020 10:07 AM

Canadian Man

Re: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Flight 4, 5 and 6 complete! Here is a video of 4th flight.

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06-02-2020 09:18 AM

Canadian Man

Re: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Stressful ending to the 3rd flight!

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05-31-2020 08:00 PM

Peter A

Re: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Congratulations. A great flying model

05-30-2020 05:00 PM

Canadian Man

Re: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

Maiden flight Complete! Great Day!

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12-12-2019 09:14 PM

Canadian Man

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12-10-2019 09:28 AM

Canadian Man

Re: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

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Originally Posted by flyloose

Beautiful....Love the crew concept on the A/C flip and the time lapse "return of the munchkins" voices....lol

Hey what servos did you use for the gear doors? Did you slow them down in the transmitter function? I'm using Spektrum retract servos on my 1/5 SM Cougar for the inboard gear doors....they seem to be holding out ok so far....

Thanks! Gear door servos are "blue bird" Servos purchased from Thunderbolt when they had their sale. Not sure of the model without looking at them.

The Electron controller is where all the adjustments were made. It's setup with Xbus, so one cable going to the controller and then the channels are assigned in the controller for brake, steering and gear.

12-07-2019 09:31 AM

flyloose

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12-07-2019 08:08 AM

Canadian Man

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Originally Posted by flyloose

I've yet to make a hatch in my build/assemblies....nice work there

Really enjoying the vids as it gives me ideas on things...Thanks

Thanks!

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12-05-2019 04:26 PM

flyloose

Re: Skygate C-ARF L39 build thread and virtual manual

I've yet to make a hatch in my build/assemblies....nice work there

Really enjoying the vids as it gives me ideas on things...Thanks

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