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Xpress builds a 115 AJ Laser - PICTURE HEAVY!

Xpress

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
Installed the Multiplex Wingstabi 16ch gyro/rx last night and installed the aileron harnesses into the fuselage. I might end up moving these elsewhere, just depends on how I'm feeling.

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The Wingstabi has all gyro functions disabled, I played with them in the past and still prefer a pure airplane experience.
 

acerc

640cc Uber Pimp
Did not think about you using the ZDZ, remembered reading it call's for a 120. Thanks..
If you would not mind, could you tell me the width of the cowl? Thanks!
 

49dimes

Damn I'm hungry
Being I'm no longer a "Purist" or if that I really ever was (lol) could you try to get that wingstabi dialed up for just some fun? I have seen these units hover and torque roll a plane hands off completely! Yea I know....but at my age I need all the "fun" help I can get these days :). Not only am "I CHEAP" but "I CHEAT" too :big-grin:.
 

Xpress

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
Did not think about you using the ZDZ, remembered reading it call's for a 120. Thanks..
If you would not mind, could you tell me the width of the cowl? Thanks!

That's the 105 Laser that needs a 120CC. The 115 Laser is a 40% airplane and needs a 150CC minimum. The 115 shares the exact same fuselage as the 123" Laser which requires a 200CC 4 cylinder, so anything between 150-222cc aught to work real well. The ZDZ180 is the most powerful engine in all of those ranges so I don't think I'll be lacking on power ;)

Being I'm no longer a "Purist" or if that I really ever was (lol) could you try to get that wingstabi dialed up for just some fun? I have seen these units hover and torque roll a plane hands off completely! Yea I know....but at my age I need all the "fun" help I can get these days :). Not only am "I CHEAP" but "I CHEAT" too :big-grin:.

If you like cheap stuff then the Wingstabi is not for you ;)

This particular unit retails for $479 :oblong:

http://www.weekenderwarehouse.com/wingstabi-rx-16-m-link/
 

Xpress

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
After evaluating the time I have left to get this bird flying the weekend before June 9-10 (1st huckfest of the year), it was decided that I had to cut and clearance the cowl for the JMB keg mufflers I have for the ZDZ180. Originally I was going to go with canisters but I'm just out of time now.

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Realistically I still have 1.5 weeks worth of final assembly and adjustments to make before I can fly the airplane, plus the weekend of Memorial Day I am out to New Mexico to visit the girlfriends parents. Gives me 1, maybe 2 weekends to give the airplane a shakedown and make any adjustments necessary before it's time to throw down :confused::cool:

Still on the list:

-Setup wings and stabs
-Install throttle/choke servos
-Run final wiring
-CG the beast, then install flight packs
-Plumb the tank and engine
-?????
-?????
-Fly it!
 

Snoopy1

640cc Uber Pimp
After evaluating the time I have left to get this bird flying the weekend before June 9-10 (1st huckfest of the year), it was decided that I had to cut and clearance the cowl for the JMB keg mufflers I have for the ZDZ180. Originally I was going to go with canisters but I'm just out of time now.

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Realistically I still have 1.5 weeks worth of final assembly and adjustments to make before I can fly the airplane, plus the weekend of Memorial Day I am out to New Mexico to visit the girlfriends parents. Gives me 1, maybe 2 weekends to give the airplane a shakedown and make any adjustments necessary before it's time to throw down :confused::cool:

Still on the list:

-Setup wings and stabs
-Install throttle/choke servos
-Run final wiring
-CG the beast, then install flight packs
-Plumb the tank and engine
-?????
-?????
-Fly it!

Nice looking plane AJ does build nice stuff will be picking up some from him at JoeNall. One equitation with an engine that large you can pass the noise restrictions on just muffler on the heads..?
 

Xpress

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
Nice looking plane AJ does build nice stuff will be picking up some from him at JoeNall. One equitation with an engine that large you can pass the noise restrictions on just muffler on the heads..?

There's no noise restrictions where we fly. I'm not heavy on the throttle anyways.
 
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