PAU Ultimate DA 85

[dbcaster]

Here are some pics of my DA-85 install in the PAU 37% Ultimate. I should have an AUW in the next day or two.

[Mr.Pickle]

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[krayzc]

what prop r u starting off with?

[dbcaster]

I think I will start off with a Vess 26B.

[dbcaster]

Well after getting everything in the plane and putting it on the scale. I can say this will put the DA 85 to the test. The AUW dry is 27.5 lbs. I may be able to shave a 1/2 lb. off if I do alot of hole drilling so I will see what I can do.

[sweetpea]

Try it out and let us know. It'll fly it, just how well it does is the question

[Greyhoundman]

How did you make your mount? I cut out some ply with my scroll saw for a spacer on my 85 but it was only a 1/2 inch spacer and was a time consuming PITA.

[dbcaster]

	Quote: Originally Posted by Greyhoundman
	How did you make your mount? I cut out some ply with my scroll saw for a spacer on my 85 but it was only a 1/2 inch spacer and was a time consuming PITA.

I glued 4 pieces of 3/8 ply together, then I used a hole saw to core out the center. I then used a scroll saw to cut the cutout pattern in the center and cut away as much material on the outside as possible. I then cleaned it up with a belt sander. It was not too bad and if I remember correctly it came out at around 5.3 oz.

[dbcaster]

	Quote: Originally Posted by sweetpea
	Try it out and let us know. It'll fly it, just how well it does is the question

I figure I will fly it and see how it goes. I am right at sea level so I will get the most out of it. Given the fact that it is a bipe with alot of wing area I am sure it will be good. I am waiting to get my Tx back so I won't be able to fly it for another week or two but I will post the results as soon as I can.

[dbcaster]

Well I finally got some flights on my BME Ultimate/ DA85 combo over the last couple of days. My AUW ended up right at 27.5 lbs. I am running a Jtec pitts with a NX 27x10 prop cut down to 26 inches. This was not my prop of choice but one I had laying around until my Vess 26B shows up. The performance of the combo is very good. I really don't see a need for any more power than this setup. The plane hovers at half throttle and pullout is decent. I think it will be much better once I get a prop that will spin up faster. I would not hesitate to recommend this setup to someone looking for an all around fun light wing loading setup.

[Mr.Pickle]

Awesome! Glad the combo works for you. I ended up going w/ a PAU 36% edge, it should be here in a couple days! I have a 35% WH Sukhoi thats I'm itchin to finish too, spring is creeping up on us real fast!

[Islandflyer]

dbcaster,

Thanks for the flight report; I am glad it works out this well.
Many were wondering if the DA-85 had enough power for this plane. Now, we all know.
Wishing you lots of fun with it!

[luv2flyguy]

Hey Jack- Just wondering how are you doing? Did you ever put together the Ultimate that you got from Gerry? I'm thinking about selling all my Aeroworks stuff and starting over, I have a 50cc/DA50 Yak combo and a 75cc/ZDZ Super 80 Yak combo both are new, the 50cc has only 9 flights on it and the 75 cc is just being finished up. If you know anyone insterested let me know.

[king160woody]

Nice it worked good! That plane looks very nice from the videos.. you should have fun with it.

[dbcaster]

So far I only have a few flights on it but I am loving it. I received my Vess 26B today so now I can fly it with a good prop. I did an elevator from about 200' in a 15+ mph head wind and it just dropped straight down with no wing rock. When landing it just does not want to stop flying. This plane has turned out to be just what I was looking for