Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Finally ATF!!!
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Ja.......??????????? en wat verder ????? Come now dont keep us in suspence.....
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Ek brand so om te vlieg, maar die weer is al dae lank sleg hier...!!
Ek het aan die interior gewerk en die bekleedsel klaargemaak.. Ek het ook die sitplekke ingeneem na die stoffeerders om dit oor te trek met n kombinasie van n duursame materiaal en leer.
Ek is opgewonde om die eindproduk te sien!!
Ek het die spinnertjie ook opgesit, nou lyk sy sommer mooi afgerond!
Ek het aan die interior gewerk en die bekleedsel klaargemaak.. Ek het ook die sitplekke ingeneem na die stoffeerders om dit oor te trek met n kombinasie van n duursame materiaal en leer.
Ek is opgewonde om die eindproduk te sien!!
Ek het die spinnertjie ook opgesit, nou lyk sy sommer mooi afgerond!
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Today was very interesting... Got to fly in different weather condition on the same day, from quiet smooth air in the morning, to crosswinds in the ealry afternoon, turbulance at noon and super smooth air before sunset...! This was an awesome day!
The aircraft handles all conditions very good and I am now well aquinted with the tailwheel handling. Did about 10 hours already and not miss a single beat!
With some minor prop adjustment I got the climb rate to a solid 1300fpm. I also installed two static vents and now the stall is at 45 mph and the ASI corresponds with the GPS.
I did not install the VGs yet and dont know if i have to... I will try to get a couple more hours in before the weekend, but it seems like there is a front moving in, so bad weather predicted..
Happy flying!!
The aircraft handles all conditions very good and I am now well aquinted with the tailwheel handling. Did about 10 hours already and not miss a single beat!
With some minor prop adjustment I got the climb rate to a solid 1300fpm. I also installed two static vents and now the stall is at 45 mph and the ASI corresponds with the GPS.
I did not install the VGs yet and dont know if i have to... I will try to get a couple more hours in before the weekend, but it seems like there is a front moving in, so bad weather predicted..
Happy flying!!
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Gooi mielies
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Gooi 95ulJeanTree wrote: Gooi mielies
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Too true my broe...............otherwise you may cook his gooseGoose wrote:Gooi 95ulJeanTree wrote: Gooi mielies
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Well Done!!
She really looks good with all the wheels in the right places!!
Enjoy her.
She really looks good with all the wheels in the right places!!
Enjoy her.
The higher, the faster, the safer.
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Next step is to experiment with different props to get the best combination, but for now its back to work fir the next six weeks...
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Hi,
Oom Piet is making me a nice 68x61 prop, based on the calculations he did for the engine/airframe combination. I am very excited to see the final product and try it out...
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Oom Piet is making me a nice 68x61 prop, based on the calculations he did for the engine/airframe combination. I am very excited to see the final product and try it out...
J
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Just one week to go then I can fly her again...
After discussion with oom Piet he is busy manufacturing a 72x57 prop for the Raven. Can't wait to test it..!
J
After discussion with oom Piet he is busy manufacturing a 72x57 prop for the Raven. Can't wait to test it..!
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Het jy genoeg ground clearance ?Induna wrote:Just one week to go then I can fly her again...
After discussion with oom Piet he is busy manufacturing a 72x57 prop for the Raven. Can't wait to test it..!
J
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Jip, die gear is lekker hoog. tans het ek n 70" op en met die vliegtuig level het ek omtrent 500mm clearance..JeanTree wrote:Het jy genoeg ground clearance ?Induna wrote:Just one week to go then I can fly her again...
After discussion with oom Piet he is busy manufacturing a 72x57 prop for the Raven. Can't wait to test it..!
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
Hi,
I've added another 4 hours with the Raven the past two days. Total time now 22 hrs and counting. Also been testing the autopilot, and it behaves well. Well done to Rainier for such a good product.
This morning I also tested main gear landing handling. The Raven responds well to rudder input, which was a concern at first, but It has proven itself by now...
Currently I am only adding some finishing touches to the aircraft. I got my new leather seats and they look great!
J
I've added another 4 hours with the Raven the past two days. Total time now 22 hrs and counting. Also been testing the autopilot, and it behaves well. Well done to Rainier for such a good product.
This morning I also tested main gear landing handling. The Raven responds well to rudder input, which was a concern at first, but It has proven itself by now...
Currently I am only adding some finishing touches to the aircraft. I got my new leather seats and they look great!
J
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Re: Carl Babst Raven Taildragger - Hour building!!
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