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30cc / 76" Extra 330

Enterprise

Enterprise

150cc
The one Mike and I assembled is going to go gas later this season. Electric just did not work on the balance front. Just have to decide on a motor. DLE-35RA is the current front runner.
 
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Scooterpilot

50cc
I managed to get a bit more done today. All control surface gaps are now sealed. I installed the elevators and linkage, same for the rudder. The below pic show the elevator on high rates, it gives you a good idea how much throw I have on the elevators.

Also, managed to installed 4/40 blind nuts for the DA 35 ignition. I've mocked up the ignition and the motor. Pics are attached.

I did change one thing. The bolts used to secure the landing gear to fuse have a phillips head with lock nuts. I thought the amount of area on the phillips head screw was too small and could strip easily, so I swapped them out for allen head blots. Just a personal preference .Much easier to work with.

My kit was missing the landing gear block cover. I called RW and as usual they're on the ball. I'll just have to wait till it's available to finish the kit.
 

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SnowDog

SnowDog

Moderator
wow - that looks awesome...I agree with you regarding any phillips head screws that I receive in a kit...I throw them away because if they don't strip when you put them in, they will strip when you try to take them out! Allen head bolts for me all the way.
trimcraftaviationrc.com (site sponsor) makes some good ones in all sizes.
 
TimP

TimP

GSN Sponsor Tier 1
we don't sell them (officially on the site, but can get them of course) but that DA does look pretty :)

Nice build thread
 
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Scooterpilot

50cc
Next weekend I may be able to fire up my DA35. All I have left to do is install the switch, throttle servo, choke, plumb and install the fuel tank...oh yeah, can't forget I have to CG the plane. Everthing thing else is done. Wonder where the CG point will be for this extra 330S.
 
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