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panel
I went to install an Icom 210 com in the Q2. I had assumed it would fit, but it is 11 1/2 inches long, and between the panel and the header tank there is only 10 1/2 inches. I could modify the heck ou
I went to install an Icom 210 com in the Q2. I had assumed it would fit, but it is 11 1/2 inches long, and between the panel and the header tank there is only 10 1/2 inches. I could modify the heck ou
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Dorothea Keats
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Cold Weather Texan
Corbin------------ It is minus 20 to minus 40 here for about four months. Springtime, normal walk around , fire it up and go flying. It is always in an unheated hangar. If I ever do leave it outside,
Corbin------------ It is minus 20 to minus 40 here for about four months. Springtime, normal walk around , fire it up and go flying. It is always in an unheated hangar. If I ever do leave it outside,
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Dorothea Keats
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clearance
Jim---------------- Is that nine inches of clearance with the airplane sitting there or is the tail raised so water line is level?------------------ Chris
Jim---------------- Is that nine inches of clearance with the airplane sitting there or is the tail raised so water line is level?------------------ Chris
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Dorothea Keats
· #51355
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clearance
What are we looking for in prop to ground clearance?. Does the Q do a flair on landing or does it stay relativley flat? With the water line level I have three inch clearance with a 58 inch prop. I can
What are we looking for in prop to ground clearance?. Does the Q do a flair on landing or does it stay relativley flat? With the water line level I have three inch clearance with a 58 inch prop. I can
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Dorothea Keats
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Weishaar-Doyle LS-1 canard design
Regarding the Weishaar - Doyle canard, if you look at the Dragonfly plans you will find they are very similar. The Dragonfly has a C spar going the entire length. It is made a bit smaller when it is h
Regarding the Weishaar - Doyle canard, if you look at the Dragonfly plans you will find they are very similar. The Dragonfly has a C spar going the entire length. It is made a bit smaller when it is h
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Dorothea Keats
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progress
Terry------------- The Qs and the Dragonfly are very similar. The consols you see are plans built per Q. Fuel tanks and seatback bulheads are all similar. The trim mechanisms and the extra elevator hi
Terry------------- The Qs and the Dragonfly are very similar. The consols you see are plans built per Q. Fuel tanks and seatback bulheads are all similar. The trim mechanisms and the extra elevator hi
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Dorothea Keats
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progress
Managed to get the inboard gear attached. Should be able to mock up the engine install next. Waiting for the stainless for the firewall and had some time to work on the panel. Still haven't figured al
Managed to get the inboard gear attached. Should be able to mock up the engine install next. Waiting for the stainless for the firewall and had some time to work on the panel. Still haven't figured al
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Dorothea Keats
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Q1 Fuselage and Wing BL00
Eugen-------- I miss read your email and thought you were building a Q2. I have also built a Super Quickie Q1 so maybe I can help later----------- Chris
Eugen-------- I miss read your email and thought you were building a Q2. I have also built a Super Quickie Q1 so maybe I can help later----------- Chris
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Dorothea Keats
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Q1 Fuselage and Wing BL00
Eugen-------- Here you go-- Chris
Eugen-------- Here you go-- Chris
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Dorothea Keats
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height
Installing my inboard landing gear and need some info. Does anyone know the height of the longeron at the seat back position, or the clearance under the canard at the firewall? On the try gear, is the
Installing my inboard landing gear and need some info. Does anyone know the height of the longeron at the seat back position, or the clearance under the canard at the firewall? On the try gear, is the
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Dorothea Keats
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Q1 Fuselage and Wing BL00
Eugen---------- Just finished doing this. You need to trim some foam from the front of the wing wide enough for the fuselage.. You will measure the distance between the wing bulkhead to the seat back
Eugen---------- Just finished doing this. You need to trim some foam from the front of the wing wide enough for the fuselage.. You will measure the distance between the wing bulkhead to the seat back
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Dorothea Keats
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progress
Mike--------- I have done some tests and gas, laquer thinner , paint thinnner, acetone will all eat the foam instantley. Methal hydrate [ gasline antifreeze] does not seem to. Maybe if left there long
Mike--------- I have done some tests and gas, laquer thinner , paint thinnner, acetone will all eat the foam instantley. Methal hydrate [ gasline antifreeze] does not seem to. Maybe if left there long
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Dorothea Keats
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Sam---------- Saw the video you made and am following that method , sort of. As a homebuilder we modify the heck out of everything. I did the micro like you did although I thinned it with alcohol and
Sam---------- Saw the video you made and am following that method , sort of. As a homebuilder we modify the heck out of everything. I did the micro like you did although I thinned it with alcohol and
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Dorothea Keats
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Good tip Mike. I use a two foot board mostly and a sanding block along with a trouble light to look for lows and highs. I'll give the light misting of black paint a try. I put the primmer on with a ro
Good tip Mike. I use a two foot board mostly and a sanding block along with a trouble light to look for lows and highs. I'll give the light misting of black paint a try. I put the primmer on with a ro
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Dorothea Keats
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Managed to get the airplane flipped and now have most of the word done on the bottom. the root fairings are finished and the belly rad mounts are installed [ T nuts] Two coats of roll on primer and th
Managed to get the airplane flipped and now have most of the word done on the bottom. the root fairings are finished and the belly rad mounts are installed [ T nuts] Two coats of roll on primer and th
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Dorothea Keats
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T Nuts
I can't remember if I saw it here or in Sport Aviation, but I used some 10x 32 T Nuts imbeded in the foam with flox to hold on my aileron fairings. Easy to do and a great idea-------------- Chris -- T
I can't remember if I saw it here or in Sport Aviation, but I used some 10x 32 T Nuts imbeded in the foam with flox to hold on my aileron fairings. Easy to do and a great idea-------------- Chris -- T
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Dorothea Keats
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reflex
Thanks Jay----------- I have the plus 1 degree in the canard so I will go with your suggestion. A question for the tri gears with the flat canard. How do you set up your pushrod tubes for the bellcran
Thanks Jay----------- I have the plus 1 degree in the canard so I will go with your suggestion. A question for the tri gears with the flat canard. How do you set up your pushrod tubes for the bellcran
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Dorothea Keats
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reflex
I am about to install the upright control tubes for the ailerons. I also have a reflexor. Should the reflexor be in the nuetral position when the tubes are installed or some other position?. Is there
I am about to install the upright control tubes for the ailerons. I also have a reflexor. Should the reflexor be in the nuetral position when the tubes are installed or some other position?. Is there
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Dorothea Keats
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Canard angle of incidence
Yes sir Mike, kinda far up north. i noticed in you photo, you had a paint booth. Most of us are jealous. My shop was brand new before I started and it looks like a tornado ran through it now. This is
Yes sir Mike, kinda far up north. i noticed in you photo, you had a paint booth. Most of us are jealous. My shop was brand new before I started and it looks like a tornado ran through it now. This is
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Dorothea Keats
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Canard angle of incidence
Mike-------------- I am building a Q 200 in Geraldton Ontario. Not that close, but still in Ontario. The Q200 also calls for an additional 1 degree up in the canard. If you can find a template for the
Mike-------------- I am building a Q 200 in Geraldton Ontario. Not that close, but still in Ontario. The Q200 also calls for an additional 1 degree up in the canard. If you can find a template for the
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Dorothea Keats
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