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14 Jun 2013 18:39 #16 by The Beard
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In the instructions it states Balance model by putting finger on main spar,model should be down at front.Seems simple enough and the C of G is spot on.I messaged the guy I bought it from It was built quite some years ago and the gent builder passed away 3 years ago.He fitted the prop to look good when selling the model on E bay.
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14 Jun 2013 19:46 - 14 Jun 2013 19:47 #17 by Eric
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The main spar is usually at the thickest point of the section, and also usually the balance point on a straight untapered wing. In front is safe!
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!
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14 Jun 2013 20:04 #18 by The Beard
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Thanks: Eric, Klipkopwildlife, Dean M, Quorneng, blue123, Sarah-Jane Smith, old fart

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14 Jun 2013 20:07 #19 by The Beard
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Popped it all together and did a final run up and the lesd to the glow plug fell off.\\\\\\\\\\its very weak and aged so I better fit another

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14 Jun 2013 20:13 #20 by Eric
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haha! :lol:
if you are calm and collected when all about you are going berserk - you've missed something important!

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14 Jun 2013 20:39 #21 by Dean M
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That's a beauty mate, looking forward to hearing how it flys
Somebody called me 'pretentious' the other day.

I nearly choked on my latte.
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15 Jun 2013 12:06 #22 by Klipkopwildlife
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Stephen only posted the pics so he could brag about mowing the lawn! :) :)
Do it now, you may never get another chance

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15 Jun 2013 18:41 #23 by The Beard
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Well with my knees it is an achievement Tony,and I have to rest between doing front and back.
However, I cheated on the glow connection by just changing the end by joining the wires.The good bit was I covered the join with a shrink wrap so it looks neat.Already for a suitable day

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15 Jun 2013 19:54 #24 by Garry Pollard
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Looks good Stephen, Best of luck with the maiden mate. just a thought, hows the Hurricane doing ??

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16 Jun 2013 08:58 #25 by The Beard
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Its having repairs to the engine cover in the hanger at Langer

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18 Jun 2013 21:41 #26 by The Beard
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The Precedent T180 had its maiden today and its a lkovely model.Very easy take off ,lovely gentle model to fly and really excellant on landing superb allround ,very pleased.The Laser 50 is a very good engine,very responsive on the throttle and very controllable when landing .An excellant combination
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28 Aug 2013 22:43 #27 by The Beard
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Ive flown the T180 the most since my operation and have been able to get back to flying.Mostly the only problem has been after the 1st week was fuel to the Laser 50.yesterday I had 1 perfect flight,then couldnt get the engine to run..I took the tank out for the second time and the clunk tube had fallen off the fuel tube going through the bung.i must have dislodged it putting the bung back in,only took minutes to fix ,hope its good to go tomorrow.We also dicovered you need to tighten the needle valve when tuned otherwise it goes round.
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29 Aug 2013 20:13 #28 by The Beard
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The T180 played up seriously today not sure why but investigations tomorrow

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31 Aug 2013 22:23 #29 by The Beard
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Investigated Laser 50 today without success

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05 Sep 2013 00:19 #30 by The Beard
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I love this aeroplane .its quickly got me back into flying and given me the stick time and confidence I needed.Today at the field with the Radio Queen stooging around showed that.I cannot get the laser sorted at present but I am loath to replace it even though I have 2 branf new SC 52 4 strokes eager to take its place

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