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1. 08:26 PM - Carb fix, and taxi testing! (helspersew@aol.com)
2. 09:01 PM - Re: Carb fix, and taxi testing! (coxwelljon)
3. 09:04 PM - Re: CG calculations on a GN-1. (coxwelljon)
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| Subject: | Carb fix, and taxi testing! |
Today was a good day. First my wife and my #3 son and I flew over to Cassv
ille, WI, (in the Aeronca) to a pancake breakfast, and met my #2 son/daugh
ter-in-law, and grandson. It was pretty windy at altitude. Going, we had
a direct headwind, and our ground speed was an agonizing 65-70 mph Then
on the way home it was 140-145 mph. Wow!
Then when we got home, I was able to remove my model B carb and take it ac
ross the taxiway to a very knowledgeable gent who dismantled, and cleaned
out the whole thing including all the jets. The carb bowl had a LOT of ru
st in the bottom of the bowl. Also the jets were partially clogged with th
e same gunk. Anyway, I re-installed it and ran the engine. It performed be
autifully and did not leak. Then, later in the evening I was able to do so
me taxiing for the first time. I can report that my steerable tail wheel
set-up works very well, on hard pavement and also in the grass. I need to
adjust my band brakes a little tighter, but they did work. But I need to
install some extension blocks on my brake pedals, cause I can not really
reach them with my toes very well when I am trying to also work the rudde
r bar. That rudder bar is going to take some getting used to. Also, the sh
ip likes to rooooLLLLL. With those big wheels it moves effortlessly.
So I feel like I am ready for my inspection on Monday. Everything is now
complete, to the best of my ability.
Dan Helsper
Poplar Grove, IL.
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| Subject: | Re: Carb fix, and taxi testing! |
Dan,
Great that you are able to move the bird around. I am in the process of building
a Piet style tail wheel for my GN-1 I would be really interested in seeing
pictures of your tail-wheel assembly and of your brake assembly. I am also wrestling
with what to do for breaks.
Jon Coxwell
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Jon Coxwell
GN-1 Builder
Recycle and preserve the planet
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| Subject: | Re: CG calculations on a GN-1. |
Raymond,
I also am building a GN-1 and would like some discussion about this. I have not
done any W&B yet.
Jon Coxwell
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Jon Coxwell
GN-1 Builder
Recycle and preserve the planet
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