Tim Ballinger Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Another session this evenening ,bit more wind which made spotting the landing a lot easier. Really enjoyed this evening , really big lazy loops and me a bit more relaxed. As I was running with a bit of down and right trim which was not needed under no power I Think a a smidge more downthrust and right thrust on the motor is required. A single washer should suffice. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Quick update. Had about a dozen sessions now and still in one piece ! I have definitely got it well over powered, it is currently limited to 80% max power and I am probably flying most of the time at half that. Will probably change the motor when I find a project to use the power of the current one. I have the deflections cut down quite a bit from where I started as it is definitely a very sparky performer if you want it.; at least it seems it to this old pilot. I think it's at its best flying really slowly when it really does look like a proper old biplane. As I think Linds said originally it is however quite slippery so if you only have a short strip like me, beware. I guess I could cut the grass more often but as it gets longer I have decelerated into a slow motion nose over on a few occasions now so I might just bend a new u/c with a bit more forward rake. That's it for a bit , off to the Weston park show tomorrow so hope the weather holds. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Hofman Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 Hi Tim, You are quickly becoming the expert on Skywriter flying. I am looking forward to getting her completed coming winter. Start exersizing on side slip to steepen your approach. It is fun to do (if you get the nack) and looks very authentic. What size wheels do you have. Ballerina's 80 mm. wheels never nose over. It is worth giving bigger wheels a try, a more forward raked gear can lead to instability (and ground looping) on take off. Cheers, Lucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 Wheels are same size as yours Lucas. It only happens when grass is too long and it seems to grow inches every night atm. I didn't quite give the full rake first time round so I have a bit in hand. Loved sideslip when I flew full size but never tried it with a model yet. So much easier when you are sitting in it. Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted June 15, 2017 Author Share Posted June 15, 2017 ... and of course with anything over a 5 mph breeze and flying at the right speed the approach is steep enough anyway. Its just those nil wind days when she flys on a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low pass Pete Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Hi Tim I am hoping to complete my Skywriter soon but looking at the plan and article published in RCM&E cannot find any ref to control throws. Any advice would be very helpful as you have flown yours. Best Regards Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Pete, Good to hear another one is ready to fly. As it happens I am about to take advantage of today’s sunshine and take mine out for a fly. However I find it very responsive at the plan cg position and my notebook tells me I am currently using:- Ailerons 7mm (L) 9mm (H) Elevator 20mm (L) 27mm (H) Rudder 25 mmm I also have 40% expo on everything. Hope that helps Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Ballinger Posted February 16, 2018 Author Share Posted February 16, 2018 Pete, I actually flew on the high rate today as it was a bit gusty and it just gives you that bit faster roll response so that is probably the best place to start. Mind you I am an old slow pilot so you might want it spiced up a bit anyway! Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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