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Old 10-02-2006, 09:11 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Talking H9 Extra 260 maiden flight, yeeeaahhhhhh

Guys, this weekend my brand new Extra 260 had been airborn. And it was great
It's my first gaser und everything went fantastic. The extra flyes just awsome.
As a newcomer I guess the fascination of that hobby.

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engine MVVS (Evolution) 45
prop Mejclik 24x10 (5600 rpm, engine new, might getting better?!?)
6.940 kg = 15.2 lbs
servos all Hitec 5945
Power Box Sensor

Thanks for all your help during assembling.
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Old 10-02-2006, 09:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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That's awesome! Very glad all went well! I am sure that you will absolutely love that aircraft more and more each time you fly it! Pictures are great too! Thanks for sharing with us!

Congratulations!

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Old 10-02-2006, 11:29 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: H9 Extra 260 maiden flight, yeeeaahhhhhh

Fantastic !!! Looks Great !!!

Now we need some videos of it.


P.S.

I would use a 20 x 10 or 22 x 10 prop to break in the engine.
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Old 10-02-2006, 11:37 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi !
So Nice !!
What about the Powerbox Sensor ... is this a good stuff ?

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Old 10-02-2006, 01:03 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Default Re: H9 Extra 260 maiden flight, yeeeaahhhhhh

Quote: Originally Posted by JustPlaneCrazy
I would use a 20 x 10 or 22 x 10 prop to break in the engine.
Yeah, I agree. I'm running a 22x8 Pro Zinger right now to break mine in, at present it is turning about 6800. A 24x10 sounds a little much, I don't think I would go over a 23x8.

Also, I added some baffles to my cowling, which reduced the head temp from 210 to 180.

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Old 10-02-2006, 01:31 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Nice Extra, and nice country to fly it in. California once had land like that, but now is almost gone forever. Congratulations on a successful afternoon!
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Old 10-02-2006, 03:08 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Looks great!!! canīt wait to fly mine, it looks sweet, I dont want it to be dirty lol, its a great airplane, its also my first gasser.... and I already love it, and I am still building it.
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yah that 24X8 is too much, its almost too much for a DA 50 that is fully broken in.

Stick to a 22X8 for break in.
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The H9 Extra and Evolution 45GX - also my first entry into gas. Have flown glow powered for over 30 years. I love not having to wipe off all the gooey mess, just a few small spots on the bottom.

After having my engine repaired under warranty (broken ring, long thread here about that) it seems to be running fine. Only about 1.5 gallons since the repair, though, the ring broke after about 4 gallons originally. I do think it has a little more power than it did before.

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Default Re: H9 Extra 260 maiden flight, yeeeaahhhhhh

I have the same plane with the same motor and servos. Im using a bolly 23x8. I have been using a Mejzlik 23x8. I liked the carbon prop but the bolly seems to wind up a bit faster. Its almost 4oz lighter than the carbon prop.

But that wood aint got S#$t on the looks of the carbon fiber one.

Have you upgraded your landing gear?
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Default Re: H9 Extra 260 maiden flight, yeeeaahhhhhh

Torquemaster: yes, I like the powerbox sensor. It seems to be an save switch and I'm using 2 Lipos (2 cell) at 1200 mA.

Thank you Guys about your prop recomandations. I think I'm gonna put 22 x 8 on.
Does it matter for breaking in the engine if my prop is to large (24 x 10)???

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