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Do I understand correctly that the tail will be attached with electrically activated latching?

By Jerry Marstall · #56346 ·

I found a little flaw in my electrical design which is how to attach an external battery charger. I need some elegant way to run the battery lead outside in the tail. Any plug suggestions?--

By Robert Schmid · #56345 ·

Re: Interior photos

Moo moo cow smell. My you tube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3x6bkHUw1UUQ96ATcRFfg

By One Sky Dog · #56344 ·

Re: Quick Disconnect for Rudder Cables

Robert------------ I built the same as the plans like Tim referenced to, but I made a bit longer FC2 and drilled holes every 1/2 inch. This allows you precise adjustment for your rudder pedals. If

By Chris Walterson · #56343 ·

Re: Interior photos

Tim, Are you sure you meant Moo or was that auto corrected ? :-) Rich T. On 03/02/2023 22:27, Tim wrote:

By Richard Thomson · #56342 ·

Re: Quick Disconnect for Rudder Cables

I did one per side, ‘quick’ is relative I guess as I found them a bit fiddly to do up, but it works.

By Tim · #56341 ·

Re: Quick Disconnect for Rudder Cables

Guess I should’ve said some people use a bell crank (like me)… Others just put a disconnect in each side’s cable. That’s simpler and lighter. I’m sure someone with that setup will send you

By Jay Scheevel · #56340 ·

Re: Quick Disconnect for Rudder Cables

Most people have some sort of bell crank mounted in the tail cone. Here’s a detail of mine outer holes are where the cables going forward to the rudder pedals mount with a thimble/shackle and an AN3

By Jay Scheevel · #56339 ·

Quick Disconnect for Rudder Cables

I have found ways for electrical disconnect at the tail seam but what about rudder cables? How have you all solved that? Do the pedal connectors come off for a quick connection at the tail seam? --

By Robert Schmid · #56338 ·

Re: Interior photos

Hi Norman, Sorry it’s a bit late, I got some normal foam sheets and some of the energy absorbing stuff for the base and tried it out, various thicknesses, to fit. Then had leather covers made.

By Tim · #56337 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

A major milestone Robert. Congratulations! At your pace, you will be in the air in no time. Troy now has his Q back back at the LVK airport after replacing both tanks. He is beginning the taxi

By Jim Patillo · #56336 ·

Re: Finally got my first flight of the year.

Excellent Mike! Beautiful pic! Bruce

By Bruce Crain · #56335 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

Way to go. And what an incredible pase!

By Mike Steinsland · #56334 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

Well done Robert. Looking good. Get Outlook for iOS

By Stephen Theron · #56333 ·

Re: Finally got my first flight of the year.

Great Picture Mike, Reminds me of the flight we did in 2002 but without the ride of the Valkyries playing as we headed to the strip. Thanks for sharing, fly safe. Rich

By Richard Thomson · #56332 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

Well done Robert, great news. Flying next week ? Rich T On 03/02/2023 02:09, Robert Schmid wrote:

By Richard Thomson · #56331 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

Congratulations Robert!

By Tim · #56330 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

I screamed of excitement like a little boy 😝 -- Robert "TheFrisco" Schmid (408) 805-5450 www.facebook.com/TheFlyingFriscos www.theflyingfriscos.com Love building planes almost as much as flying.

By Robert Schmid · #56329 ·

Re: Finally got my first flight of the year.

Great view Mike. I like the volcanic (lava) layers on the Butte in the foreground, but that’s just me. Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #56328 ·

Re: Duckie Is Alive

Congrats Robert. Great progress and that is feel-good milestone! Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #56327 ·

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