Bcone1381
Patrol Plans #303
"Building a Quick Build Patrol. FWF, fabric, interior, to go."
Last Activity: Today, 12:41 PM
Joined: 09-23-2013
Location: Michigan
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I've not entered into this arena because I use an Apple Macbook and believe software is based on PC's. Am I wrong?... -
I like data. This data might satisfy a sceptic. We believe data we want to believe, and I suspect our group is full of folks who believe the Pagtrol...Leave a comment:
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I'm re-thinking the "Contest" idea. The "Contest" format is likely inferior to a "Badge" system. The Soaring Society uses...Leave a comment:
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Consider the allure to fly an interruption to building. It’s sounds harsh… no doubt.
I did not pursue it at all during my 8 year build....Leave a comment:
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Gerhard, a theme on this post is that painting is time consuming, and that you are "Getting There." I'm curious how long you have been at...Leave a comment:
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Really nice job! It inspires ideas...improvements. I'd call it an industry best practice. -
Glad you got it fixed! -
Okay, I see it now. Today it was bumpy. I saw 8 kts variation due to thermals and sink. I also uploaded my first Flysto.net data from my Garmin G5....Leave a comment:
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Remove all power from your aircraft. Charge up your EarthX battery with your charger. Remove your charger and try it again. I bet the issue lies with...Leave a comment:
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Fastest True Airspeed WILL be cornerstone event. I agree that measurement error will be an issue to navigate. Help me understand how runs in opposite...Leave a comment:
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Patrol Cruise Speed OLC
I am instigating a Cruise Speed & Efficiency OLC (On Line Contest) for the Patrol.
Here is the deal. I don't have the fastest Patrol.... -
I also ran all of it under the floor and would do it again that way. I ran the wiring and tubing from the right side of the panel down the right forward... -
Boy, I like how that turned out. Very Nice. I see you fabricated several peices. I often do the same. Its so much easier to rivet two parts together... -
Your concern has merit. Your knowledge of winter IFR in the PNW exceeds mine. Our vented caps can't tolerate ice. I'm experienced in flying certified...Leave a comment:
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Someday you will have a nervous passenger on board. How we fabricate and where we place the placard effects some passengers confidence and may insight...Last edited by Bcone1381; 11-03-2025, 11:17 AM.Leave a comment:
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How did the marriage of the engine to the engine mount go? Did it marry up well, or was it a four hour wrestling match requiring ratchet straps?...Leave a comment:
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Choose your mission. There is no comparison on Baggage space. Companion is winner.
Our Riblet Airfoil has a huge cord. So the CG envelope...Last edited by Bcone1381; 10-31-2025, 11:51 AM.Leave a comment:
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I found the engine codes so volumous that it overwhelmed me. But if we get down to basics, the number of variables are manageable.
The variables...Last edited by Bcone1381; 10-26-2025, 12:52 PM.Leave a comment:
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I LOVE your N-number!!
I met Al my on of my first Bearhawk Picnic around 2016. I gave up scratch building and had decided to buy a Patrol...Leave a comment:
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Keep an open mind Installing that engine as is with 1900 hours on it. If you go that route you will be storing it and so its got to get pickled and stored...Leave a comment:
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