Our own Matt Chapman - Page 9

Fat Albert · 01-18-2008, 10:02 PM

AWESOME Matt!!

I didn' know you could do so much with the 200hp class aerobat. The plane looked very crisp and lite. Any idea how much yours weighed compared to Leo's?

Biff · 01-19-2008, 03:33 AM

Elton, all up weight with fuel, smoke fluid and Matt was documented at 36 1/2 pounds. That was on a UPS scale but is probably pretty close. Didn't have a calibrated scale, but that weight was before the graphics were put on so it's conservative. The new Laser Z300 kits with the Lycoming Thunder Bolt, carbon spar and landing gear should be around 37-38 if you're careful doing the build. Obviously there will be planes coming in heavier if you get sloppy with the epoxy, so don't expect all builds to yield the same results.

All of us who love airplanes both full scale and models share a couple things. We can't get enough power, we spend far too much time and money, we have modeling buddies we'd do anything for and if your life and retirement depended on it, lie like hell about how much an airplane weighs!

50%plane · 01-19-2008, 10:14 AM

Awesome video!

ChrisHays · 01-19-2008, 12:16 PM

I WANT TO RIDE! i would give my left nut and probably my left arm too

selfportrait · 01-19-2008, 02:02 PM

How the hell does he do it. I can't get the CAP on my simulator to tumble like that.

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AirMcNair · 01-19-2008, 02:19 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by selfportrait
	How the hell does he do it. I can't get the CAP on my simulator to tumble like that. www.RedAeroRC.com www.Printfection.com/FlightlineEssentials

Somehow find a way to turn the Mass up on the bird. Maybe you can change the Reynolds # somewhere.

Thats very impressive!

Pistolera · 01-23-2008, 04:49 PM

Man...I am surprised to see the wings are still on that Ol Bird

After all the ringin out you did with it through the years, it is a testiment to your building skills that it has held together. I remember the one time you let me fly it, I was surprised to see the wings skins rippling under high G loads!!! Think I still have the scars on my shins from bagin into the wing spar

Stay safe buddy..Earle & Pat

	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt Chapman
	NO, Bubba got in a heap of trouble from me for unauthorized use of my name! And, it wasnt really a heap of trouble, but he did get a letter or two from my attorney... we came to an 'agreement' and we left it as friends. If you go to www.barnstormers.com search 'laser' and you'll find my old plane for sale. It's the red/white/blue one fro 75k. Was a killer plane, just not up to being competitive in unlimited while trying to make the US Team.

Gregg28 · 06-15-2008, 02:49 PM

Hey Matt, Great job at New Garden today. I always love watching you fly and I like the "cozy" little airport air show.
Gregg

Pistolera · 08-17-2008, 05:36 PM

Hey Matt...Pat & I (& hopefully Chaz & his wife & daughter) hope to see you in Martinsburg, WV in Sept.

Earle

us185damiani · 08-26-2008, 03:23 PM

Hey Matt,
I remember hand propping for you one time as a very young and fresh A&P at Queen City Airport 20 years ago! LOL
You had stopped in to see Ray Speicer (sp) Have you ever heard from him since then?

Anyway I'm up at Lycoming now as a rep LOL Take care

Mike Damiani

IFlyEm · 09-06-2008, 07:13 PM

Another GREAT takeoff:

YouTube - Airbatics at Oshkosh-Kirby...

IFlyEm · 09-06-2008, 07:15 PM

And another:

YouTube - 2004 AirPower Over Hampton Roads -...

RIP Bobby

01-18-2008, 10:02 PM	#97 (permalink)
Fat Albert Wishing I was flying Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Bern, NC Posts: 30	Re: Our own Matt Chapman AWESOME Matt!! I didn' know you could do so much with the 200hp class aerobat. The plane looked very crisp and lite. Any idea how much yours weighed compared to Leo's? __________________ www.futaba-rc.com www.vessaero.com www.desertaircraft.com www.gbihobbies.com

01-19-2008, 03:33 AM	#98 (permalink)
Biff I knocked a horse out once. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: South Carolina Age: 47 Posts: 3,163	Re: Our own Matt Chapman Elton, all up weight with fuel, smoke fluid and Matt was documented at 36 1/2 pounds. That was on a UPS scale but is probably pretty close. Didn't have a calibrated scale, but that weight was before the graphics were put on so it's conservative. The new Laser Z300 kits with the Lycoming Thunder Bolt, carbon spar and landing gear should be around 37-38 if you're careful doing the build. Obviously there will be planes coming in heavier if you get sloppy with the epoxy, so don't expect all builds to yield the same results. All of us who love airplanes both full scale and models share a couple things. We can't get enough power, we spend far too much time and money, we have modeling buddies we'd do anything for and if your life and retirement depended on it, lie like hell about how much an airplane weighs! __________________ Andy, your refusal to carry a gun but hard line attitude about crime suggests the duality of man. As Nietzsche's hypothesis on existentialism would suggest, the eternal struggle is just that.

01-19-2008, 10:14 AM	#99 (permalink)
50%plane cool,,, Alright!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Static Display Age: 21 Posts: 7,749 Blog Entries: 68 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3	Re: Our own Matt Chapman Awesome video! __________________ Christopher Todd Thanks to my many sponsors for their dedication to benefit my pursuit of this wonderful hobby: Hardwork, a job, and Visa Charter Member of Team F.O.A.M. Fellowship Of Antagonistic Modelers JR, Futaba, Hitec, Brison, WildHare, Aeroworks, Vess Hey Fatty, lay off the McDonalds and go to the gym so you don't look like that cow that supposedly became your Big Mac!

01-19-2008, 12:16 PM	#100 (permalink)
ChrisHays Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Memphis Tn Age: 25 Posts: 291 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Our own Matt Chapman I WANT TO RIDE! i would give my left nut and probably my left arm too __________________ Rick Hendick= all done Sr's boy= all done

01-19-2008, 02:02 PM	#101 (permalink)
selfportrait Really makes me wonder! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Davenport, Florida 33897 USA Age: 52 Posts: 320	Re: Our own Matt Chapman How the hell does he do it. I can't get the CAP on my simulator to tumble like that. www.RedAeroRC.com www.Printfection.com/FlightlineEssentials


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06-15-2008, 02:49 PM	#104 (permalink)
Gregg28 Aviato Ergo Boom Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 19	Re: Our own Matt Chapman Hey Matt, Great job at New Garden today. I always love watching you fly and I like the "cozy" little airport air show. Gregg

08-17-2008, 05:36 PM	#105 (permalink)
Pistolera PittsSpecialist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Berkeley Springs, WV Posts: 89	Re: Our own Matt Chapman Hey Matt...Pat & I (& hopefully Chaz & his wife & daughter) hope to see you in Martinsburg, WV in Sept. Earle __________________ AndrewsArtworks 3DHobbyShop .....Fly the Best....Sell the Rest

08-26-2008, 03:23 PM	#106 (permalink)
us185damiani Flyin' Around Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2	Re: Our own Matt Chapman Hey Matt, I remember hand propping for you one time as a very young and fresh A&P at Queen City Airport 20 years ago! LOL You had stopped in to see Ray Speicer (sp) Have you ever heard from him since then? Anyway I'm up at Lycoming now as a rep LOL Take care Mike Damiani

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