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Title: Winter 2014 project officially started early
Post by Steve Mosher on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 5:22pm

Well, since all my planes now have at least two flight on them despite this lovely weather, it's time to move onto the next project.

The KingTech K-140G was test run on Saturday with the help and experience of Al and Dan. A great new facet of the hobby to learn about!
http://www.kingtechturbines.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=128

Just noticed - I must have learned something. I know what all the separate parts are in the picture. 8-) 8-)

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Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by Steve Mosher on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 5:24pm

Here's the plane - an Aviation Design Scorpion MkII. I have the kit ordered but there is a wait list for it so I hoe to get it in the next month or so. The build will not start until late fall.
http://www.altecare.com/scorpion.htm

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Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by Steve Mosher on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 5:29pm

Going with Behotec pneumatic retracts & brakes.
http://www.ultimate-jets.net/collections/aviation-design-scorpion-mk2-accessories/products/behotec-scorpion-landing-gear-set

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Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by Steve Mosher on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 5:48pm

Another shot of the jet to show the size...

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Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by Fingers on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 5:54pm

Well that's going to be a challenge..... neat blow torch there Steve..

You'll likely have that delivered, assembled and test flown before I :dead_horse

Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by Steve Mosher on Jul 1^st, 2013 at 9:05pm

Definitely a challenge, Sandy, though the Scorpion is considered a good first jet as it slows down nice and has good low speed flight characteristics. I'm adding the speed brake on top also. Top speed will not be all that high compared to a couple of speed demons we know who love to "Flash" around the sky at a million miles an hour. ;) ;)

Lots to learn - lots of research. :)

Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by dano on Jul 2^nd, 2013 at 7:30am

Really nice Steve!
will keep you busy.....

Title: Re: Winter project officially started
Post by Danster on Jul 2^nd, 2013 at 8:39pm

It's going to be an awesome combination Steve. Can't wait to see the jet when it arrives.