You can literally taxi over dry running sand with 31s on a Bearhawk 4-place, apart from the tailwheel which does sink in.
You could DEFINITELY...
Battson
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I can't tell, have you got a star crush washer under there? That's all you need. Of course, torqued to the right value....Leave a comment:
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I would bend it straight, its such a small difference. I cannot risk it now the fabric is on, the fabric would probably go slack in places. -
Nice! That is cool.
It looks especially aggressive with that small tailwheel. I doubt that'll last long, mind you.
We have been...Leave a comment:
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The main thing is the supply of cold air to the front of the cooler, heat transfer is more efficient when the air is moving more slowly through the cooler,...Last edited by Battson; 06-10-2021, 05:45 PM.Leave a comment:
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At right angles to the direction of airflow (normal to the flow), include all open areas where air exits the cowl.Last edited by Battson; 06-10-2021, 05:42 PM. -
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Don't be tempted to go thinner on the acryllic in the large front windows / doors. It drums like a speaker and nobody likes it. We had to change the windows...Last edited by Battson; 06-10-2021, 05:23 PM.Leave a comment:
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Airspeed is the single biggest factor in cooling a Bearhawk of standard design.
Prolonged slow flight with part power, or full power, results...Last edited by Battson; 06-09-2021, 11:34 PM.Leave a comment:
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I adjust my seats in flight all the time, we have a 10+ year old kit. -
Exactly right. The 540 is hardly any more expensive to operate. If we fly with Cubs, we burn fuel with the cubs. The -540 cores are cheaper than the ... -
My brother is about 6'5" and probably 220 lbs (fit not fat
). He prefers the back seat instead of the front, more leg room once the front seats...
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Oh wow - those Zenith designs are TINY inside...
Go sit in a Bearhawk and then decide if they are too small, they are one of the largest...Leave a comment:
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Our latest offering, I had to learn a new video editor (took all day) and I am still a little rough around the edges....
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Well, I would say that Acrylic appears to be less sensitive to common aviation and automotive chemicals than Lexan, because there's not much which hasn't...Leave a comment:
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Yes, I used nutplates.
If you have a fully enclosed pillar structure, with no exposed tubes or wiring (which I do) - then you can secure...Last edited by Battson; 06-02-2021, 12:06 AM.Leave a comment:
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The first task will be unboxing, and then putting the fuselage on the wheels (assume you start with the fuse, most do - safety learning ground than the...Leave a comment:
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You want lots of -10, -12 and -14 with Adels, especially if you use some with the rubber removed. You might need just a few -16
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Well done Rob!
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