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35% Super Decathlon
Nov 11^th, 2017 at 1:49pm

I bought this built/airframe last summer for a winter project and have been modifying it to meet my needs.

Specs; for Super D
- 135" wingspan
-fuselage length 96"
-weight 39.8 lbs (will be) Specs call for 38 to 40 lbs.

Modifications;
- firewall (added 1/8" G10)front and back of wafer board
firewall(light-Strong)!
- re-desined servo mounts for smaller servos
- Cowling (to be done) cooling vents and screening
- eliminated servo extension connectors and soldered the long
leads
- re-worked wiring for lights
- removed non structural items to reduce weight

Installed the following new flight systems;
- DLE 120 cc engine (work to be done on exhaust)
- Skywriter smoke pump (from my Pawnee)
- 7655 HiTec servos (330 in. ozs. torque)
- fuel/smoke systems

More to do over the winter.....

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Re: 35% Super Decathlon
Reply #3 - Nov 21^st, 2017 at 10:46am

Been working on the engine box.
With the relatively short nose on the Super D and, the servos at the back, I'm preparing for (all up-front batteries) to obtain the CG.

As shown in pic, I'm using both sides of the engine box covers to fasten the batteries and the ignition. If all or some of the batteries aren't needed in the front they can be easily shifted to behind the firewall.

Batteries; ( 6.6V A123's)
- (2) 3850mah for RX. and (2) separate switches
- (1) 2500 mah for ignition
- (1) 2500 mah for smoke pump (may increase voltage)
- (1) 9V for lights (servo actuated micro switch)

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Re: 35% Super Decathlon
Reply #5 - Dec 23^rd, 2017 at 10:49am

I've been working on scale detail inside the cabin.
Using hook/loop velcro makes a good (removable) fastening system for the scale objects yet, should remain secure in flight.

Added the following items;
-first aid kit
- dash board
-seat belts
-cargo net
-pilot
-maps
-Included is a survival kit in the event of an unscheduled landing in a cornfield or river.

A few remaining items to be done...

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Steve Mosher Club Member Offline LastOn: Apr 3^rd, 2024 Join: Mar 24^th, 2010 Posts: 461 Reputation: 0 Gender: Awards: 4	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #7 - Dec 27^th, 2017 at 6:17pm Lookin' good, Dan. Hmmm... interior all done up. I think you win!
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dano Aerobatic Pilot The Avon Splish Splash!! Offline Forum User LastOn: Feb 25^th, 2020 Join: Jul 7^th, 2011 Posts: 429 Reputation: 0 Kingston, NS Gender: Awards: 2 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #8 - Dec 28^th, 2017 at 9:23am Thanks for the comments guys. Moving forward; -installed side vents to cowl and cut out bottom/installed screen -added additional detail to outside of fuselage. -used flexible material for detail items on fuselage
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dano Aerobatic Pilot The Avon Splish Splash!! Offline Forum User LastOn: Feb 25^th, 2020 Join: Jul 7^th, 2011 Posts: 429 Reputation: 0 Kingston, NS Gender: Awards: 2 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #10 - Mar 11^th, 2018 at 1:14pm Finished cutting and painting the spinner.. More fine tuning and set the CG. Thought I would give these servo arms a try.
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MkIX Club Member Offline One seat, one engine, guns.... LastOn: Jan 31^st, 2024 Join: Jan 29^th, 2012 Posts: 320 Reputation: 1 Bedford Gender: Zodiac sign: Awards: 2 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #11 - Mar 11^th, 2018 at 7:54pm Thanks for posting the pics Dan. I get tips and ideas from many of them. Love the in close stuff; easier to see how stuff is put together.
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Yak Man Club Member Galactic Twinkie Jet Pilot Extraordinaire Offline Forum User LastOn: Apr 16^th, 2024 Join: Mar 23^rd, 2010 Posts: 1,000 Reputation: 0 Gender: Zodiac sign: Awards: 5 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #12 - Mar 12^th, 2018 at 5:34am Nice stuff Dan. Who makes the horns? They look real neat.
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dano Aerobatic Pilot The Avon Splish Splash!! Offline Forum User LastOn: Feb 25^th, 2020 Join: Jul 7^th, 2011 Posts: 429 Reputation: 0 Kingston, NS Gender: Awards: 2 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #13 - Mar 12^th, 2018 at 8:14am Catching up since I returned. -extra heavy duty dual ball link to tail wheel assembly -One (female socket up/the other facing downward) to reduce multi direction shock on the rudder.. Servo Arms; Dubro "Long Dual Servo Arms" Heavy Duty Can be purchased from Amazon.ca (search term above)
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dano Aerobatic Pilot The Avon Splish Splash!! Offline Forum User LastOn: Feb 25^th, 2020 Join: Jul 7^th, 2011 Posts: 429 Reputation: 0 Kingston, NS Gender: Awards: 2 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #14 - Mar 13^th, 2018 at 9:31am I assembled the plane to set the deflections and DR's etc. A little difficult with a wingspan of over 11 ft. in the space I had. Finished battery mounts and other small adjustments. Setting the CG will need to wait until favourable weather. I'll be suspending it 7" back on the wing root.
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dano Aerobatic Pilot The Avon Splish Splash!! Offline Forum User LastOn: Feb 25^th, 2020 Join: Jul 7^th, 2011 Posts: 429 Reputation: 0 Kingston, NS Gender: Awards: 2 Mood:	Re: 35% Super Decathlon Reply #15 - Mar 13^th, 2018 at 9:37am A few more pics;
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