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I actually think it is a practice based on convenience... the fuselages are a tube structure... and it is the most convenient place to put it... that.. or underneath... I don't think the full size planes go thru iterations like models... so making subtle changes is not as simple... add to that getting it certified... changing after certification pro'ly requires as much paperwork as the plane weighs... |
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Wilmington, DE
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Mithrandir,
The CAP fuse is actually built like a model, wooden frame, no tubes. You are most likely correct in that the location is a matter of ease of mounting on said wooden box fuse frame. Forward location gets the elevators out of the way of the rudder. Full size airplanes DO go through many itterations especially if experimental. The rate of change is slower than with models as it takes longer to make the changes. Pilot---smylot.....Pilots are easy to find.....Getting help to wet sand is the hard part of airplane building...... Kevin |
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Great vid!! Thanks. Living a Dream!
Matt - Sorry but I can't help the heart throb for the EXTRA 330L over the Cap. She must be a great performer! |
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Don't let Biff see these videos, that's what he will have to go through at the Nall.fg57
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oh biffy you in troouuble.....
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This just in!
Mancuso will not be attending the Joe Nall. So, no Extra for Biff to get the living sh&% beat out of him with me. I was under the impression that FG was going to sponsor Mike, but that has not happend. I think Biff whimped out under the pressure knowing he was gong to get slammed and lose face in front of his buddies. So, it will just be me at the Nall on W, T & F... and I was moved out out of the halftime show at noon and will be flying at 5pm each day. This will be great for video and photos.....if I'm sill awake.... I'll be doing my new "rolling harrier take off" mc |
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Yup, Mancuso lost the toss! I got the easy job, just fly up-side-down! Mancuso had to do all the work!
It's very interesting hanging by your straps and seeing another airplane prop coming into view a few feet away. Cold bring new meening to the turm "blender" in aerobatics! |
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Does this make anyone want to go out and buy a GP 580 Cap like it does me? My wife loves that plane and if she gets a look at the video they will be another project here to build! I just wish she would learn to fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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for those non slpat lovers out there, the 580 is in the paint shop now getting some changes! Still a few of them, but nothing like the original.
Stand by for Pix in the next couple weeks. |
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