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Forward Canopy geometry

Hi Vern, I built a transition like you describe into my forward canopy. It was partially to cut that draggy transition you describe and partially to facilitate my split canopy. The forward portion of

By Jay Scheevel · #51556 ·

Re: Header tank pressure line

Glad all went well Sammy! You gotta’ nice fast Q! Probably would have been a 7 hr trip on the ground? Bruce

By Bruce Crain · #51555 ·

Re: Jim Patillo's Q-Tour is uploaded to YouTube

Yes.. I've personally seen the Tupolev in Russia the times I have been there. ALL of them parked (thankfully). And for good reason!! I have to love the Russians..well..because I am married to one.

By Frankenbird Vern · #51554 ·

Re: Jim Patillo's Q-Tour is uploaded to YouTube

The 727-100 and 200’s were great airplanes to fly. Even with the leading edge slats down in flight ha ha, a no no later on. There are still a few around. I think the Russians stole the design

By Jim Patillo · #51553 ·

Re: Header tank pressure line

The G280 NACA on the lower outboard wing surfaces add about 4lbs of pressure to the wing tanks at max cruise (which is much greater speed than any Q will see). G280 NACA is about 1 inch deep from the

By Frankenbird Vern · #51552 ·

Re: Mint quality CORVAIR flight engine available

Jay. Wow! Dem cylinders are pricy animal$ by themselves. I presume they are installed, but valve rotators on the exhausts are 100% required. GM 300cu in 6 cylinder rotators are available new and

By Frankenbird Vern · #51551 ·

Re: Jim Patillo's Q-Tour is uploaded to YouTube

Well..I sure did!! Anyone that has flown a three holer becomes head of the class for me! I built parts for that aircraft!! Funny story and one day I hope we can chat about it at FOD or another

By Frankenbird Vern · #51550 ·

Re: Another flight report - Illinois to Kansas

Once going to KTOP, I had to stop for wx at an airport just east of Whiteman. The next morning I got a briefing. Since i was soo close to Whiteman, i asked the flight service guy if there was a

By Jerry Marstall · #51549 ·

B-2s

Sam, they probably saw you taking your U-2 pictures.

By Jerry Marstall <jnmarstall@...> · #51548 ·

Re: Header tank pressure line

Great report. Jerry

By Jerry Marstall <jnmarstall@...> · #51547 ·

Re: Header tank pressure line

I think I remember seeing this proposed in the past, but I have not seen it in any of the planes I have seen flying. One thing to consider: The reason a NACA duct works is because it causes the flow

By Jay Scheevel · #51546 ·

Header tank pressure line

Hello all, I saw (forget what website) the header tank pressure line was ran through the NACA opening on the side of a Q200. Does anyone have any we experience with this? Is the airflow adequate

By Nick Wright · #51545 ·

Re: Another flight report - Illinois to Kansas

Here's a better photo of the AFB base.

By Sam Hoskins · #51544 ·

Re: Another flight report - Illinois to Kansas

Good flight report Sam. I'm surprised the B2 hangars are all in a nice straight line. Is to make it easy to bomb them all in one pass? Time to get back to flying! Mike Dwyer YouTube Videos:

By Mike Dwyer · #51543 ·

Another flight report - Illinois to Kansas

After a crazy cold winter it was about time to get in the air again. So I made a day-trip from Carbondale, IL, KMDH to Topeka Billard, KTOP. A gorgeous day, for the 355 mile trip. A nice little

By Sam Hoskins · #51542 ·

Re: Throttle RPM Oddity

Thanks Bruce! Appreciate that note. Hope to visit you soon. Corbin -- Corbin N121CG

By Corbin <c_geiser@...> · #51541 ·

Re: FC2 Dimensions

Mine are about 2” wide and approximately 3” long. You may need different sizes. I am trying to remember how I got them aligned with the rudder when it was pinned straight back and then moved

By Bruce Crain · #51540 ·

Re: FC2 Dimensions

Hi Bruce, The ones at the split of the tail cone. But I have since found the plans I was missing at quickheads.com and just need to have a read through. If you had the figures to hand that would be a

By Tim · #51539 ·

Re: FC2 Dimensions

Help us out Tim are you referring to the connects at the split line of the tail come or the rudder connects at the bottom of the rudder? Bruce

By Bruce Crain · #51538 ·

Re: Throttle RPM Oddity

Looks like you’re in the air and on your way! Way to be vigilant and focused Corbin! You’ve earned the respect of the QBee tribe for sure! Gotta see your Q200 someday soon! Bruce Crain

By Bruce Crain · #51537 ·

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