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My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
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My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Well, second actually....
I had to maiden it first after the TD .049 and wing tank rework. Flew ok, but does not like being jerked around so 8's were out. I also turned the needle two clicks richer for this flight. Wish I hadn't as it took a bit to spool up. It seems to pick up speed when inverted as well, not really able to fix that as the tank is sealed into the wing!
It will work well enough for the contest at any rate. Thanks for the TD Doug it works well.
Ron
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I had to maiden it first after the TD .049 and wing tank rework. Flew ok, but does not like being jerked around so 8's were out. I also turned the needle two clicks richer for this flight. Wish I hadn't as it took a bit to spool up. It seems to pick up speed when inverted as well, not really able to fix that as the tank is sealed into the wing!
It will work well enough for the contest at any rate. Thanks for the TD Doug it works well.
Ron
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Yea Ron !! Welcome to your contest !!!!
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
I enjoyed that but thought how dizzy I would get! When your video had finished (I full screened it!) - up popped this! I know it has been mentioned before.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZum9FLpPC4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZum9FLpPC4
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Yeah, if you look closely you can see me wobble a couple times.
Can a moderator fix the stupid video so it comes up on the screen instead of a mobile link? Please....
Ron
Can a moderator fix the stupid video so it comes up on the screen instead of a mobile link? Please....
Ron
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
You say it doesn't like being jerked around, what does that mean? Are you losing line tension?
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
JPvelo wrote:You say it doesn't like being jerked around, what does that mean? Are you losing line tension?
Jim
No,
The engine wants to cut out. Fuel delivery issue.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
That link isn't working for me, just goes to the Youtube home page.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Here is the original link:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=tGeUhvkDUis
If you can figure out a way to fix that and make it work I would be grateful. I tried to edit my original post 7 times to make it work.
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=tGeUhvkDUis
If you can figure out a way to fix that and make it work I would be grateful. I tried to edit my original post 7 times to make it work.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
cribbs74 wrote:Here is the original link:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=plcp&v=tGeUhvkDUis
If you can figure out a way to fix that and make it work I would be grateful. I tried to edit my original post 7 times to make it work.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
I fixed it Rusty......stupid computers!!!!!!
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Fastest Jumpin' Bean in the West! I can't believe that thing is still alive. Good flying.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Thanks, I managed to knock out some eights tonight. As long as I go slow and don't jerk the handle the plane flies through it ok. The speed is very quick and that's with a 6x3 rubber duck. I may go to an MA for the next flight and trim down to 5.5.
I am liking this plane finally!!!!
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I am liking this plane finally!!!!
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Definitely. I've found that for stunts with a Tee Dee, 5.5 is good, but still drops some RPMs in the stunts. If you had more space, a 5.25 or 5 would let the Tee Dee really be a Tee Dee. 5.5 is pretty fast on 35'. Remember my Traveling Prop Day flight? That was a 9 ounce plane.cribbs74 wrote:... I may go to an MA for the next flight and trim down to 5.5.
I am liking this plane finally!!!!
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There are APCs that will keep the Tee Dee screaming without bogging, but still move your plane at a manageable speed. I don't like APCs but they do serve a purpose, and if you need RPMs without blinding speed, a lower than 3 pitch APC is one answer. I've been flying my Norvel Streak on 35' at the church, doing 25k rpm and very manageable speed with a 6x2. It doesn't even know it's doing a loop. I think a 5.5x2 for the TD would be sweet on the Bean.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
Does APC make a 5.5x2?
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I can handle the speed, but any faster would be hairy!
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I can handle the speed, but any faster would be hairy!
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
I have one, and I don't recall ever cutting down an APC because of the complex shape. I probably edited that post 4 times while you were reading it, but I see you got the gist. I'll go look at the numbers on it.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
I just went and checked. It is a cut down 6x2. Probably not a true 2 pitch any more, but it looks like a good cutting job. I'd forgotten I did that. I do have a genuine 5.5x2.5.RknRusty wrote:I have one, and I don't recall ever cutting down an APC because of the complex shape. I probably edited that post 4 times while you were reading it, but I see you got the gist. I'll go look at the numbers on it.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
2.5 pitch just might be what the doc ordered. I'll grab one here soon.
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
They do make a 5.5x2.
http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LP05520
It's on this page, under the big ones.
http://www.apcprop.com/pindex.asp?Page=2
http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LP05520
It's on this page, under the big ones.
http://www.apcprop.com/pindex.asp?Page=2
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Re: My first flight for the Cox Flight Contest.
RknRusty wrote:They do make a 5.5x2.
http://www.apcprop.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=LP05520
It's on this page, under the big ones.
http://www.apcprop.com/pindex.asp?Page=2
Cool, thanks Rusty.
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