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1. 10:17 AM - Re: Re: Sky Scout Plans ((null) raykrause)
2. 11:54 AM - Re: Sky Scout Plans (DonkDoug)
3. 07:11 PM - Re: Re: Sky Scout Plans ((null) raykrause)
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| Subject: | Re: Sky Scout Plans |
Doug,
No, I'm using a wood prop that came with the engine which was on a Fly Baby. I'm
not even sure of the pitch. I intend to test it with the "fish scale meter"
the Piet guys refer to! Have not done that, yet. A metal prop would help, but
not much.
If you are just starting your build, I would suggest adding 2-3" to the front of
the fuselage. Two advantages: it's easy to do over making the motor mount and
it gives more room for a header tank. You could also slant the wing back further,
if necessary.
The next problem will be the landing gear. The plans-built SkyScout gear is not
so great. Getting the right springs is a BITCH! I finally had an air/oil shock
made that SEEMS to be working OK, now. It also saved 12 lbs.
Lots to learn, it will make your brain muscles stronger!
Ray
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> On Aug 28, 2017, at 10:04 PM, DonkDoug <douglas.wright@okstate.edu> wrote:
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> also.
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| Subject: | Re: Sky Scout Plans |
Ray,
I found my W/B notes last night after I responded to your post. I calculated, as
you did, that the fuselage should be extended 2" to accommodate an A-65 using
the Piet Continental motor mount. You are right, a metal prop does not help
much. As William demonstrated with his Piet W/B study and subsequent articles,
moving the wing can make a huge difference in CG location.
I also re-read some Piet articles last night. One of them stated that the Sky
Scout plans in the Flying and Glider Manual were drawn from "shop notes." I imagine
that is where some of the errors came from.
Doug
Read this topic online here:
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| Subject: | Re: Sky Scout Plans |
Doug,
Sure sounds like you will have an easier time building than I did. I should have
flown mine last winter, but things got in the way and slowed me down. Now I'm
looking at this fall, pretty soon by my standards!
Ray
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> On Aug 29, 2017, at 11:53 AM, DonkDoug <douglas.wright@okstate.edu> wrote:
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> Ray,
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> I found my W/B notes last night after I responded to your post. I calculated,
as you did, that the fuselage should be extended 2" to accommodate an A-65 using
the Piet Continental motor mount. You are right, a metal prop does not help
much. As William demonstrated with his Piet W/B study and subsequent articles,
moving the wing can make a huge difference in CG location.
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> I also re-read some Piet articles last night. One of them stated that the Sky
Scout plans in the Flying and Glider Manual were drawn from "shop notes." I
imagine that is where some of the errors came from.
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> Doug
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=472324#472324
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