Battson
Senior Member
"Flying"
Last Activity: 10-18-2018, 10:13 PM
Joined: 10-04-2013
Location: New Zealand
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Jokes aside, tailwheel flying is definitely more flexible and capable than nosewheel flying. Sorry to offend some, but that's a fact. You almost never... -
Quick, someone get the tar - I have the feathers!Leave a comment:
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That paint job though! Wow!...Leave a comment:
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You will need to open a hole at the side of the tube (its not an easy area to see on a finished plane) and melt about 1.1 lbs of lead, then pour it into...Leave a comment:
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26" Goodyears, anything bigger (including 26 AABWs) needs a gear mod....Leave a comment:
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Especially true airspeed. We were disappointed if we didn't see 130 KTAS above 6,000ft at all times (this was before new wingtips, VGs, big tires)....Leave a comment:
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Provided there's not much air in the tires, big rocks are not much of a problem. There is only a small concern for the tail / belly. The prop is at risk...Leave a comment:
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Big rocks, short landing spot.
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In terms of working with aircraft grade ALCLAD aluminium for the first time, I would suggest doing a little work on the boot cowl metal before getting...Leave a comment:
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You can leave the engine off until everything on the fuse in finished, I had mine painted and totally complete when the engine arrived. Right down to...Leave a comment:
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Great paint scheme choices. Congratulations!Leave a comment:
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jaredyates I suggest popping this post into the Completed Flying Bearhawks subforum
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Yes, the association has over 150 members and there are a lot of landings taking place, several thousand per year in total (estimated). We measure the...Leave a comment:
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Here are the things which I ordered up front. Not suggesting this is complete or right, just what I did. Maybe it helps.
Tires...Last edited by Battson; 09-24-2018, 05:53 PM.Leave a comment:
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I think the first time it held me up was getting the spinner location fixed so I could start on the cowling, also some instrument panel stuff.
I...Leave a comment:
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What have you upgraded to Ray?Leave a comment:
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That appears to be the case. The forces involved are quite high, your legs can probably push over 100lbs. The fraction of a pound of vacuum drawn by the...Leave a comment:
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A couple of photos from a backcountry fly-in over the weekend.
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I also put a lip at the sharp edge of the firewall-tunnel junction, but mine was much smaller, about 1" in radius. My temps were fantastic, 300F...Leave a comment:
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These rules of thumb always hold true, because:
-Avionics are changing like the wind, and prices are only going down. This could change in...Leave a comment:
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