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Latest update on the “Gooney Bird”
On the last outing 20/6/20 the motor got very noisy. Luckily the plane was landed without incident.
I dismantled & fixed the original motor, as suspected the circlip holding the front bearing had dislodged & the bearing came loose in the housing.
This has now been repaired but I’ve opted to replace the original Volantex B4023/Kv850 with a slightly more powerful Volantex B4023/Kv1050.
I’ve opted to keep the original 10 1/4″ x 8 folding prop but I also have a 10″ of the same pitch to try.
Bring on the next flying day!!
Sorry about the stuff up with my Edit last night.
The video of Race 3, extra pics & Correct Weight Score Sheet now added (yet again)
For best viewing of the Race 3 HD video select 1018p 50 HD resolution by clicking on the settings cog on the RHS bottom of the viewing screen..
I’ve fixed the original motor in the Gooney Bird, as suspected the circlip holding the front bearing had dislodged & the bearing came loose in the housing.
This has now been repaired but I’ve opted to replace the original Volantex B4023/Kv850 with a slightly more powerful Volantex B4023/Kv1050.
I’ve opted to keep the original 10 1/4″ x 8 folding prop but I also have a 10″ of the same pitch to try.
Bring on the next flying day!!
Ah well at least you tried. I would have been there enjoying it all (including the BBQ) with you but I had to stay home & finish designing & 3d printing the bits for your Thruster so Graham can get you off his back.
Then I had a Birthday lunch to attend & spent the rest of the afternoon washing & grooming the Great White Ghost
I see you have sorted out embedding videos, well done.
Another nice set of videos. The Esky Eagle is quite stable for a small wingspan. Makes a nice FPV platform.
Thanks
Well this is how it looked after a nose plant (probably caused by a failed servo gear)
After a bit of work, some glue, tape & paint she is all ready to fly again.
I even managed to find an old clear canopy for it so at least “Predator” is back in the Pilot’s seat.
Now bring on the good weather !!
I understand where the confusion could come from but I think Chris’s intention with this was just as a heads up on what may happen in the future, not a replacement for the calendar which is the spot to register what is actually happening & who is going.
I’m not fussed either way but especially with the changeable weather we are having at present I think Chris’s suggestion has merit AS LONG AS EVERYONE USES IT CORRECTLY.
My weather map only went as far as Thursday and it was a lot windier than Wednesday, but hey this is Tas a lot could change in 4 days.
At this stage it looks like Wednesday 17th June may be the next option for Flying at the Field.
Light winds in the morning dropping out before midday, the rest of the week from now till then is either wet, windy or both.
I’ve cleaned out all the previous posts to this topic as it was starting to get a bit messy & confusing but I think it’s a good idea to get a feel for what MAY be happening before the actual Calendar post goes up (which often happens at short notice).
