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| 12-08-2023 01:40 PM | ||
| Redbaron |
Re: Skyward 120 Len is 100% right, never alter the C.G. from what the plans state until after the first test flights. It is possible to change the C.G. to your preference, but like Len says you will need the help of an experienced flyer to guide you in the right direction. |
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| 12-08-2023 01:05 PM | ||
| stegl |
Re: Skyward 120 Quote:
Set the balance point as per instructions or plans at the point of balance and then add weight front or back and in this case in the front to have the aircraft balance properly. For example if the instructions are to balance at 5.5 inches from the leading edge and the tail drops then add weight to the front as far forward as what works. I do not use stick on weights as they can come off as fuel residue from the engine can creep under the weight and come loose in flight . If using lead weight ; best to screw or bolt on. Always balance with an empty fuel tank when the tank is forward of the CofG . What can help is position the battery pack or anything else that is movable as far forward as you can. As for wing fitting to the fuse ; it might be a good idea to get an experienced local flyer from your club to take a look and supply some guidance. |
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| 12-08-2023 12:08 PM | ||
| Frank Klenk |
Re: Skyward 120 Yves, that is a rocket with a YS engine! |
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| 12-08-2023 11:41 AM | ||
| Yves Laberge |
Re: Skyward 120 Hello,Currently I'm building a Skyward 120 with a YS120, I'm testing the plane with the CG dot and it's very tail heavy so I move the CG 1'' back, about 6 1/2' from the L.E. and it's almost perfect, it's ok or I'm in trouble, also the wing fitting is so so and the tail wheel is...... for a plane of this size. Also i modified the rear brace of the wing for fitting and weight. Yves. |
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| 01-11-2022 01:31 PM | ||
| fdeluca | Just got a Skyward 120...i've been reading your posts...has anyone put an NGH 35 with rear exhaust in one? | |
| 10-02-2021 10:03 AM | ||
| SrFalcon |
Re: Skyward 120 conversion to taildragger Quote:
May reinstall the nose gear on a reinforced bulkhead, haven't decided. Tail dragger conversion is a winter project time permitting. |
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| 09-30-2021 10:25 AM | ||
| CarlC |
Re: Skyward 120 conversion to taildragger Quote:
...as for tail wheel, I glued a triangle of hard plywood and screwed on a 1/4 scale(ish) tail wheel from a junk drawer.. see pic |
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| 09-29-2021 04:25 PM | ||
| SrFalcon |
Re: Skyward 120 conversion to taildragger Hey guys, I'm planning to convert my trike gear to taildragger config, so I have a few questions: 1. Where did you locate the main gear in the fore and aft direction? 2. Is the plywood thickness sufficient for mounting the main gear? 3. Did you cut channels for the wire gear to fit into or just mount on the surface? 4. What did you use for a tail wheel and how did you attach it to the rudder pushrod? Pictures of this would be great. Thanks!! |
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| 09-27-2021 06:42 PM | ||
| SrFalcon |
Re: Skyward 120 Quote:
 .The NGH35 really starts and runs smoothly, did a bunch of taxi runs of increasing speed on the grass strip to check out the nose gear, steering and directional control, all went well. On takeoff, she lifted off nicely using half throttle and a touch of up elevator. She wanted to roll right so that required a lot of trim, but manageable in terms of a first flight. Cruised around for about 5 minutes, then time to land. Lots of float on approach so went long on the runway, one small bounce and then the final rollout, then crunch. The nose gear mount tore off the forward frame, my bad, long story but bottom line is my mounting of the gear to the structure was weak and couldn't withstand the load. Too bad, cuz everything else was perfect. Here's a picture before the flight last Saturday morning. I have video of the flight if anyone can tell me if it can be posted on RCC. Thanks again to those who have helped me with the build on this thread, lots of great experience gained in the process. |
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| 09-23-2021 12:35 PM | ||
| JayRec |
Re: Skyward 120 I ended up just cutting the plastic tube back to the fuse and adding a 4-40 threaded rod into it about 1/4 inch. Works perfect now. |
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