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01-15-2008, 11:57 AM
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| Scale Pass!   Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birch Bay, WA
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13-3/8" and 25-5/8". I'll be getting back to the build this afternoon hopefully. Ken
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01-15-2008, 07:34 PM
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| Rocketman  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Canada Eh? Age: 17
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WOAH!, thats gotta be a huge looking wing. LOL harv
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01-15-2008, 08:39 PM
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Back to some more pictures. I've now installed the throttle servo and push rod. You can also see the fender washers and lock-nuts used to mount the motor. I've also drilled a hole for the fuel line and added a rubber grommet.
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01-15-2008, 08:56 PM
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I should add that this type of servo arm is not necessary for the throttle and a good nylon one is fine. This was for mock up as I am still waiting for the throttle servo. Ball links for the motor are 2/56 for 4/40 rod. Ken
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01-15-2008, 09:17 PM
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Now we'll screw on the canopy. There should be eight canopy screws. We'll mark four locations on each side of the canopy evenly, drill, install, and remove again. I use thin CA again and harden the holes in the wood for the screws, allow to dry and reinstall. Then of course we have the two hatch bolt with sealing washers.
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01-15-2008, 09:45 PM
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Now assemble the 32oz Dubro fuel tank and mount just ahead of the wing tube. Since this plane is on cans, I've placed an aluminum or brass tube for the vent line that will run between the cans. The exit is just ahead of the landing gear. At this point you should assemble the entire aircraft assuming the exhaust is on as well. Be sure to include the prop and spinner because we're going to need to check the CG and mount the batteries and such. CG is approximately 7" back for this purpose. Now that I've located good positions for the batteries and regulators and checked the balance we'll go ahead and fasten them in. These locations are what I am using for the DA-100 so you may end up further back or foward depending on setup. Again getting back to the canisters, I don't want the heat from cans going back into the fuse. So...I am going to remove everything in front of the wing tube and cover it with matching Ultra-cote and reinstall. Since all my holes are already drilled, this will give me a very clean looking install. Side note: I have drilled holes for the zip ties holding the tank in because I am covering the lower deck. Otherwise, it's not necessary. Ken
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01-15-2008, 11:37 PM
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| If you can't HUCK it BLING IT!  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 34
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You make it look sooo easy! Oh wait, it is that easy. You guys have a real winner in these two size planes! I need to move already so I can build the Ultimate, then get one of these next
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01-16-2008, 10:58 AM
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Sam, It is that easy...by design.  Sent you a PM for Sin City IMAC. I'll get going on the DA-85 install soon. I am still waiting for the cans for the 100 from DA. Should be here any day now.Ken
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01-16-2008, 01:07 PM
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| If you can't HUCK it BLING IT! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Whidbey Island, WA Age: 34
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Are you taking credit for the entire "easy" design? You are soooo modest! Please post more photos and videos of your first flight! I will be in the market for a new plane after I move and this is #1 on my list! (no sense in buying it to have it shipped, only to have it shipped again before I can build it)
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01-16-2008, 04:36 PM
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| Scale Pass! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Birch Bay, WA
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| Re: PAU 36% Edge 540 Build
LOL...no, team effort here and many right here on FG had a lot of input as well. So thank you FG members too! Photo's...Video? John and I are going headed out this weekend to do that very thing. It will be nice to get a weekend off with nothing but flying. Ken
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