Wow that is a good looking plane.
That paintwork really pops, and the Trailblazer prop sets the whole thing off. Well done!!...
Battson
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Steel on steel seems to be OK in my limited experience.
Buy more WDG clamps. They are one of the cheapest things you can install in your...Leave a comment:
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With the small tabs from the factor and per the modern plans, you need two tabs for sure. They are very effective at high speeds, but you need all their...Leave a comment:
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The amount of force (weight will do) required to deflect the straps by a known distance. Hook a tension scale up to the strap and pull 20lbs, see how...Leave a comment:
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If you are confident welding, that is going to be a better solution long term. Routine maintenance and adel clamps are not good friends.
Personally...Leave a comment:
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In my case it was rigid too, but the clearance was smaller and everything kinda "settled" over time. Also the floorboards and people's feet... -
Experience teaches me that adel clamps can move during hard landings or big bumps, particularly if there's something pulling on them.
As long as...Leave a comment:
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Suggest you might like to wrap the line below the Y-fitting, where it's resting near the 4130N tubing, using a plastic spiral wrap. It keeps the alloy...Leave a comment:
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At expert would know best. If your engine is from the desert then corrosion may not be a key concern. -
Not something I have heard. Almost all turn out comfortably within the CG range.
But it does depend on the builder's choices. If you use...Leave a comment:
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Great - very educational doing it yourself, I bet it will be a pleasure too.
For my 2c, I would definitely replace the cam shaft while you...Leave a comment:
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Welcome to the forum Neville,
You are welcome to contact me whenever you're back in NZ. I would be happy to show you the aircraft and/or...Leave a comment:
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You'd want to extend the metal out, rather than move the hole inward, or the axis of the hinge would move? Beware the law of unintended consequences though,...Last edited by Battson; 06-10-2018, 05:08 PM.Leave a comment:
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Great progress - you'll be thrilled to be so far advanced!
I really like your unique take on the "mouse door" challenge. Will you...Last edited by Battson; 06-10-2018, 04:53 PM.Leave a comment:
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Previously we were using a McCauley 2 blade prop, 82" disc. -
We are getting notably shorter takeoffs with the Trailblazer prop and Hoerner wingtips. The mods were installed at the same time so I can only comment...Leave a comment:
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Pictures added....Leave a comment:
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Winterising / sealing the Bearhawk Cabin
I recently did a project to winterise the Bearhawk cabin.
I have done several winter's worth of flying and at some points in weather -18*C...Last edited by Battson; 06-09-2018, 01:45 AM. -
Yes, I was about to start on day-1 of a new film project when we crash landed... this winter will provide new video for sure....Leave a comment:
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Hi Peter,
Thanks for the compliment - I really like the look too, I couldn't be happier with them overall.
Rate of climb and...Leave a comment:
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