87†3DHS Extra 300 SHP w/DA-60

[Capt.Roll]

You can see the two "nails" in the pic below. They are about 0.375" diameter by 9" long. If I'm not flying with anyone or there is nobody at the field to help me start the plane I trust this restraint to start/idle the engine only; a DLE-111. Once I'm started I go stand in front of the horizontal stabilizer and use the back of my legs to hold the plane if I run up the RPM.

The restraint is inexpensive to make, easy to transport and works great.

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

I finally got out today to fly my 87" SHP it has been too long, man this flys so good. First time out with the 8FG and the 14 ch receiver. I am really liking the Vess Stealth 24b. The 24x8 Xoar was not enough prop for the DA-60. There is only a slight increase in top speed but at least it does not feel like it is in third gear. Pullout is still great and takes off in no time even with 1/3 throttle.

 

[gyro]

went back looking for this awesome build log as I get into my own 87 build, and realized we'd never made it an article.

Fixed! :ecstatic:

 

[Ohio AV8TOR]

Thanks Gary and don't forget the 60" Edge 540 as you were planning on that one too.

 

[gyro]

Whew... 42 attachments in that one! http://www.3drcforums.com/content.php?208&postid=28755#comments_28755

 

[hone]

I need to get some of that paint you used one your motor box, it looks great!

Good job!

 

[Blucor Basher]

Very nice job, certainly one of the cleanest DA60 installs I've seen on an 87". Very nice work.