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Twizlair · 10-20-2009, 10:17 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	Something interesting, with the engine and spinner on the nose as in the picture, it balances 5" back from the F2 former, that is around 15" in front of the C/G. Bob

Sounds like there may be a 200 in your future

Have you calculated the moment arm for the tail. I noticed the horz stab is not in the pics. This could get intresting.

Craven · 10-20-2009, 10:21 PM

So if I'm going to buy a new trailer...how long (minimum) will it need to be? And don't say 400' like John Light's beast..LOL

sensei · 10-20-2009, 10:24 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Twizlair
	Sounds like there may be a 200 in your future Have you calculated the moment arm for the tail. I noticed the horz stab is not in the pics. This could get intresting.

I think it is going to work out good, there is still an engine cowling, prop and all the other goodies that go up front, I forgot to mention, that balance is without the landing gear, wheels, and wheel pants that mount around 10" in front of the C/G.

Bob

sensei · 10-20-2009, 10:28 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	So if I'm going to buy a new trailer...how long (minimum) will it need to be? And don't say 400' like John Light's beast..LOL

A 12' trailer will work fine if you pull the rudder, I built this around my Chevy Express plane hauler, it will fit in that with just the spinner off.

Bob

Twizlair · 10-20-2009, 10:30 PM

Well i did my best to give you an excuse to get a 200.
I like the idea of 2-170's as well maybe some type of belt driven slipper drive. If you do it you gotta chrome it. You know like the old tartan reduction drives. never mind way to much work and it would take time away from the coming snow storm.

sensei · 10-20-2009, 10:34 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Twizlair
	Well i did my best to give you an excuse to get a 200. I like the idea of 2-170's as well maybe some type of belt driven slipper drive. If you do it you gotta chrome it. You know like the old tartan reduction drives. never mind way to much work and it would take time away from the coming snow storm.

LOL The snow storm starts this weekend.

Bob

Craven · 10-20-2009, 10:47 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by sensei
	A 12' trailer will work fine if you pull the rudder, I built this around my Chevy Express plane hauler, it will fit in that with just the spinner off. Bob

Thanks

John Light · 10-20-2009, 11:28 PM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Craven
	So if I'm going to buy a new trailer...how long (minimum) will it need to be? And don't say 400' like John Light's beast..LOL

Craven,
Bigger is better

Bunky F. Knuckle · 10-20-2009, 11:30 PM

Plus it gives you somewhere to sleep when your wife kicks you to the dog house for buying a new 55%er!!!!!

My name is Bunky!! I approve of this slamming of Craven!!!

3dubya · 10-21-2009, 12:29 AM

that 170cc motor is a bit heavy, try one of these its much lighter

Garley · 10-21-2009, 01:28 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3dubya
	that 170cc motor is a bit heavy, try one of these its much lighter

lol

Craven · 10-21-2009, 06:11 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by John Light
	Craven, Bigger is better

That's what my wife says

But, for the trailer, I want to be able to keep it in the garage.

Craven · 10-21-2009, 06:12 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by Bunky F. Knuckle
	Plus it gives you somewhere to sleep when your wife kicks you to the dog house for buying a new 55%er!!!!! My name is Bunky!! I approve of this slamming of Craven!!!

LOL...bring it fish hook!

sensei · 10-21-2009, 06:18 AM

	Quote: Originally Posted by 3dubya
	that 170cc motor is a bit heavy, try one of these its much lighter

Those were the days, I remember flying u-controls and profile free flight X-B70s with these little babies...

Bob

gapple12 · 10-21-2009, 07:55 AM

Bob, that 170 looks like your 100 in the 40%......

What header length did you go with Bob? I found that on the 85, the added 3 in extension improved my mid range big time on the Greves, which put me around a 14" header.

10-20-2009, 10:21 PM	#1187
Craven Bow to the King! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Amelia, Ohio Age: 51 Posts: 10,838 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 4	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 So if I'm going to buy a new trailer...how long (minimum) will it need to be? And don't say 400' like John Light's beast..LOL

10-20-2009, 10:30 PM	#1190
Twizlair Bad-ass Super Contributor! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abq. NM Posts: 738	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 Well i did my best to give you an excuse to get a 200. I like the idea of 2-170's as well maybe some type of belt driven slipper drive. If you do it you gotta chrome it. You know like the old tartan reduction drives. never mind way to much work and it would take time away from the coming snow storm.

10-20-2009, 11:30 PM	#1194
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10-21-2009, 07:55 AM	#1200
gapple12 Bad-ass Super Contributer! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San antonio, tx Posts: 3,791	Re: Ultra Light 55% Extra 260 Bob, that 170 looks like your 100 in the 40%...... What header length did you go with Bob? I found that on the 85, the added 3 in extension improved my mid range big time on the Greves, which put me around a 14" header.

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