Back in the 80's props were shooting off 4 strokes constantly at my field. It was down right hazardous.
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Well there was Sister Constantsha or "Cantstandya" as we called her, she had one of those 18" long triangular rules with the metal edges and knew how to use it. Ah, Catholic school in the late 60's. Brings back painful memories.Yep! I have "blown up" a prop or two in my days
No kidding, right? After the first auto-disembarking prop, I figured there had to be a better way. When the second prop loosened but did not find open air, I decided I was just not going to take the chance. I bought special double lock nuts and reefed them suckers down. Even my Saito 180's couldn't shake the nuts loose.Back in the 80's props were shooting off 4 strokes constantly at my field. It was down right hazardous.
All I got to say is... you've done gone and let the lid off the jar. You best be for doing this one! She'll be so gorgeous.As some of you know, last year I was trying to decide what to build for a winter time project and I just couldn't make up my mind. Well, I'm back at it again.
I've been spending some time working on a new plan for a 50cc Culp Special. Will I actually finish the plan? Will I ever build it? Hard to say.
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I've wanted a biplane for a long time, but thought the field assembly would suck, so I've never had a gas one. But after flying my 35% Extra that I have to take the stabs off to transport I figure a biplane can't be that much worse to assemble at the field.No kidding, right? After the first auto-disembarking prop, I figured there had to be a better way. When the second prop loosened but did not find open air, I decided I was just not going to take the chance. I bought special double lock nuts and reefed them suckers down. Even my Saito 180's couldn't shake the nuts loose.
All I got to say is... you've done gone and let the lid off the jar. You best be for doing this one! She'll be so gorgeous.
Now git after it!
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I finally figured out that I had a bum speedo. It would rev to full power then it would chop the power down to about 1/2 throttle. So I swapped the Castle Talon 15 out for a Castle Thunderbird 18. Now she’s finally up to par.
Doesn’t it equal out removing the stabilizer as a second wing I think it does so get a working on the Bi- Plane we are waiting in anticipation. We will all follow and give you bad advice but enjoy watching you build it.
That was my biggest nay on a bipe. But truthfully after building the Pitts I've rethought my position. It's actually not bad. Pretty easy and actually quite quick for field assembly .
Nice!!Speaking of biplanes... fuselage is looking pretty decent on my Ultimate!
