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Recent content by GravitySux

  1. GravitySux

    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Ok, I took a few days to play around with the setup and I am happy with where its at! You will notice in the pic that I have added 1 ounce to the tail. This helped with getting the flat spins flatter but caused more wing rock in harrier so I will be removing that going forward. This will...
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Thanks guys, 3D tomorrow weather permitting !!:flyer:
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Baffling finished and installed in cowl. I will need to cut an opening for the choke rod and the two bottom cowling screws next.
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    I've been working on the baffling the cowl so I can try some 3D this weekend. While flying last weekend, I never experienced any symptoms of the engine getting hot but I would rather be safe. I laid up some fiberglass on a piece of glass and allowed it to set. By laying it up on the piece of...
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Thanks Tim! I have found my new favorite 30cc airframe. This one really fits my flying style. I will try and get some video posted soon of me flying it.
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    I know it seems like a lot, but its just my style...having said that, I'm open to new things! I'll give it a try and post back....:) I was really amazed at how axial it rolls! Its lines are soooo straight!
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    As you can see from the last picture, I did the maiden without baffling the front of the cowl. I will be adding some duct work in the cowl after the initial testing phase. All I can say is WOW! The initial CG location was 6" from the LE at the root and she flew hands off requiring absolutely...
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Ok everyone... Here she is
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Thanks! It makes the plane look cleaner and more finished in my opinion.
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    Thanks mike, I was thinking the same thing. Sorry for the delay in posting. I had my daughter come for a visit and had to take some much needed time off and spend some quality family time at the beach! I will get back to posting details on the first flight tomorrow!
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    The big round cowl is easy to mark for the cutouts for the muffler and spark plug. The top 2.5m Allen bolts are easy to get to when installing the cowl, however, the bottom are a little more difficult! I took a 2.5m allen wrench and cut the short end off and found a piece of carbon rod that...
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    The DLE 35 started up quickly once fuel reached the carb, however, It was immediately apparent that the opto kill was going to have to come out! It immediately stated to misfire and a short was evident by the flickering led on the side of the fuse. After eliminating the opto kill I fired the...
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    With the wiring all complete, I couldn't stand it any longer and had to fire up the DLE 35! I will be running a 19x8 Falcon carbon prop for the initial runs and maiden. Here are a few pics of her all together ready to run....
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    After installing the engine I decided to install the fuel tank. I went ahead and used the provided tank so I could give an honest opinion of all hardware provided. Upon opening the hardware package for the tank I immediately replaced the small piece of tubing for the pick up. It was WAY too...
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    Redwing 30cc Yak55 Buid Log

    I was using the Rcexl opto kill, may reconsider it now.... Snowdog, I didn't flip the carb. Its the same as my other DLE35.
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