were you able to determine what the difference was between the affordaplane airfoil clark (y not) and the true clark y dan? ive wondered about that myself ...
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drdrdiode
Oct 5, 2005 2:44 pm
Does anyone have any experience with the 'Balance Master' prop balancer? I recently balanced my prop using a 'Buzz Master" string type balancer. Worked pretty...
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drdrdiode
Oct 5, 2005 2:03 pm
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drdrdiode
Oct 5, 2005 2:02 pm
Sounds like the egt/cht figures for a Rotax w/Bing carb(s) are pretty much identical to what you are supposed to tune for on the Kawasaki w/Mikuni. Also...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 5, 2005 10:13 am
I looked at mabye a dozen different designs before starting on my A-Plane project. There is even a better choice than the A-Plane or Legal Eagle ( In my ...
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Todd Taves
todd56763
Oct 4, 2005 3:56 pm
The A-plane and the LE. The A-plane is heavier, by far. The LE can acutally be built as a legal ultralight. I think the "minimum" of 40 hp depends on what the...
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Emery
mister2_mr
Oct 4, 2005 3:50 pm
That seems like a short prop with alot of pitch. I would be intrested to know how much thrust your setup is making. I ran the numbers and at 6200 RPM with your...
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Mike Robbins
uljunky
Oct 4, 2005 1:41 am
The difference in effeciency between the A-Plane and the LE is in my opinion the difference in weight. You wouldn't believe how much difference 10 pounds...
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Monty Graves
gobbler_s
Oct 3, 2005 11:01 pm
Yep I got a comment. The A plane if built to plans is SEVERAL lbs heavier than the Legal Eagle. The LE will make 254 with a 447 rotax, the A plane won't...
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montanasoftware
Oct 3, 2005 7:01 pm
Hi: I've narrowed my decision down to the A-plane vs. Leagle Eagle. The a-plane is easier to build, which is a big plus, but I think it suffers from some sort...
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Bob
tronman53
Oct 3, 2005 4:05 pm
I am running a Hirth 2705, 65 HP, with a 2.66:1 belt drive swinging a 56/46 prop. How do I tell what the main jet, and jet needle should be? The formula is...
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Sid Cranston
sidcranston
Oct 3, 2005 4:04 am
I just have to throw in my .02 on the a-plane on ebay. I asked the seller of it had been flown into his facility, and he replied: No, it was brought in by...
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drdrdiode
Oct 3, 2005 2:13 am
Bob, the egt is the most telling when it comes to jetting. The cht mainly tells you if you have enough cooling. I would recommend a dual egt, or at least 2...
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drdrdiode
Oct 3, 2005 12:53 am
Steve, thanks for the comments. Yes welding is involved with what I did for the fuselage additions. The construction is aluminum tubing joined with 4130 welded...
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caddad1@...
sschollmeier
Oct 2, 2005 11:35 pm
Your plane looks fantastic!! Will it still meet ultralight weight limits? Anyway your fuselage additions can be made without welding? Thanks in advance. Steve...
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steveschollmeier
steveschollm...
Oct 2, 2005 11:15 pm
Rick, Great Job! I've been waiting for someone to do something with the tail end, so it could be covered. I assume some weldings gone into the extras you've...
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Bob
tronman53
Oct 2, 2005 2:37 pm
I am now having engine issues with carb jetting. I have a dual CHT gauge to install before I can properly adjust the carb. I should have it this week. I am...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 2, 2005 2:29 pm
I have a 50hp 503 DCDI Dan...
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David Bitts
ultrabuzrd
Oct 2, 2005 2:21 pm
minimum of 40 hp according to the plans. I wouldn't go any smaller. Especially if I were over 250 lbs. (and I'm way over 250 lol ) ... From:...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 2, 2005 3:26 am
i've heard 40 hp min... I don't think anyone knows for sure. Dan...
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montanasoftware
Oct 2, 2005 3:22 am
Thanks Dan ... I just found some pics of a flying A-Plane on the cheap2 group. Very reassuring. BTW: What's the smallest motor you can fly the A-plane with? ...
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David Bitts
ultrabuzrd
Oct 2, 2005 3:05 am
In a word....NO. There are many APs flying. Probably someone who can't take competition. ... From: montanasoftware To: Cheapaircraft@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 2, 2005 2:59 am
Welcome to the group Robert, There are several here who are currently building. Read the group archives... it will take a while, but you will learn ALOT. Also...
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montanasoftware
Oct 2, 2005 2:54 am
Hey ... I'm interested in building an Affordaplane, but I've heard some bad things about it on the net ... things like: - plans not arriving, - problems with...
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Halvor Lensgraf
halvort_lens...
Oct 2, 2005 2:19 am
Thanks.... I found it to be piss poor at that. One of the TV programs shows a guy smashing the thing to bits, I don't remember what program. Dan Leech...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 2, 2005 1:39 am
Thanks... the bandsaw is a Harbor Freight POS... refuses to cut straight... I use it mostly as a vertical bandsaw instead of a cutoff saw. Dan...
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Halvor Lensgraf
halvort_lens...
Oct 2, 2005 1:21 am
Looking GOOD ! Is that metal cutting bandsaw in the background a harbor freight and how do you like it? I have one and I don't like it, I cut all my tubes on...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 2, 2005 12:16 am
I posted 4 pix of my seat and rudder / brake pedals in my CHEAP2 file (10-1-05). Enjoy Slow and Steady Dan...
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Dan Leech
DANL239
Oct 1, 2005 8:38 pm
When I laid out my fuse, I drew evrything full size on paper first. I made sure the 75 deg tube was correct, and that the 24" top tube offset was correct along...
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randalchix
Oct 1, 2005 7:15 pm
I am having trouble getting my fuselage laid out. The problem is the 75% angle of the rear uprght tube. When I line it all up using the measurements provided...
