Tomo buys a plane...

[flindersflyer]

Done a bit more to it this afternoon!And here is a small, dodgy video of the engine running - sorry about the quality, it was getting a bit dark and the camera didn't like it at all!

 

Ran it for a while, full power tied to the post I get about 6100rpm, which seems about right, will see what it gets in the air. Temps were all looking good after about 4-5min on full power. EGT's were even.

 

Tomo ......... put the wings back on b4 you try and fly it. That way it'll get off the ground.

 

 

[eightyknots]

Looking forward to a flight report Tomo but -of course- you'll only take her up when you have checked absolutely everything I am sure.

 

 

[fly_tornado]

I would give that engine a good run on the ground before taking the plane up for a fly.

 

titan provide a run up log

 

http://www.titanaircraft.com/manuals/tornado/engine_run_up_log.pdf

 

 

[Tomo]

Not a bad log there, seems a bit of a strange sequence though. I've ran this now over 30min on the ground (not in one go), at various RPM's.

 

 

[fly_tornado]

no idea, I assume it came from Rotax

 

 

[cherk]

Not a bad log there, seems a bit of a strange sequence though. I've ran this now over 30min on the ground (not in one go), at various RPM's.

Tomo, pray tell what the crocodile clip in there is for ?

 

 

 

[eightyknots]

Crocodiles usually bite hard. But in this case, if the croc relaxes its grip, you could be in trouble

 

 

[Tomo]

Tomo, pray tell what the crocodile clip in there is for ?

Haha, that's just a ground for the RX shield!

 

 

[David Isaac]

That looks like a nicely built little aircraft Tomo.

 

 

[facthunter]

I thought it belonged to the crystal set. Nev

 

 

[David Isaac]

I thought it belonged to the crystal set. Nev

I love it Nev ... LOL. Problem is Tomo may not know what a crystal set is ... only us old blokes used to make them as kids.

 

 

[damkia]

I love it Nev ... LOL. Problem is Tomo may not know what a crystal set is ... only us old blokes used to make them as kids.

A lump of Gemanium, a "cat's whisker" and a coil, and a crystal earpiece....Them were the good old days, "steam radio" and all.....

 

 

[fly_tornado]

aaah the good old days.

 

 

[damkia]

aaah the good old days.

Tell that to kids these days and they wooooon't believe you....

 

(Apologies to Monty Python)

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Tomo...looks good, but a couple of comments from one whos been there, done that. Please accept the following as well intended constructive critism, ok.......................the green plastic fuel line, replace it with good quality rubber fuel line. It gets hard when old (and probabily is) then cracks, and leaks bad. Don't like the rubber primer bulbs either, never have, they have a little white check-ball in them that comes loose, and can block fuel flow. Might be ok on boats but not aeroplanes !...Instruments look good, harness looks good, prop profile is interesting. The battery needs a more positive retainer, especially due it's position on top of the fuel tank, and you need a rubber-boot on the positive terminal. Your single IGN switch needs a guard, I'll send you one. The two 13mil nuts holding your starter on...don't overtighten them as you can crack the rear casting if you do. There needs to be a little movement to the starter, not much, but a little. The green foam Unifilter aircleaner, Grrrrrrrrrr..get rid of it, and put a real K&N on...soon ! The fuel softens the green foam (especially these days) and the carb sucks it at full power...not good, a K&N won't let you down. Many people have learnt this lesson the hard way in the past. Make damn sure that muffler set-up is going to stay where it is, and not rotate down into the prop, safety cables if you need them ok. And last but not least, make sure there is rubber hose on your pulse-pump to case (max length about 11") not that green plastic rubbish !..................................Cheers Maj...

 

 

[Tomo]

Thanks Maj, sounds good! I'm already in the process of replacing the fuel line with 'actual' fuel line. Black rubber fuel line should be okay?

 

Laying in bed last night I actually thought about that switch guard, thanks for that. What would you reccomened instead of the fuel bulbs? Fit an electric pump? if so what is the max pressure output allowed? I'm assuming no more than 2psi? Roger that about the green nuts on the starter, and air filter, I was was planning on doing something about that as soon as I can. Does it need to be a calibrated filter for the 447, or can I just put on a normal K&N pod filter? (of correct size obviously)

 

Muffler is safety wired in place, but I'll double check all that for sure. There is rubber hose on the pulse pump

 

I love it Nev ... LOL. Problem is Tomo may not know what a crystal set is ... only us old blokes used to make them as kids.

Funny thing is I knew exactly what it is David! I even made one as a kid... well as a younger kid..

 

 

[alf jessup]

Funny thing is I knew exactly what it is David! I even made one as a kid... well as a younger kid..

Hmmm Young Thomas Scott,

 

Must of made it last week then did you lol.

 

I'm sure you will make sure the beast is in tip top shape before you go airborne in it, you young man have an old head (not as in looking) on young shoulders.

 

Fly safe as you do

 

Cheers

 

Alf

 

 

[skyfox1]

Also Tomo saftey wire the D shackle on your rudder attachment if the D shackle holding the tail wheel spring is the same for the cable..

 

 

[facthunter]

You've got a lot of admirers here Tomo. Make sure your preparation is thorough. Nev

 

 

[eightyknots]

A lump of Gemanium, a "cat's whisker" and a coil, and a crystal earpiece....Them were the good old days, "steam radio" and all.....

You also needed a capacitor and a HIGH IMPEDANCE set of headphones to make it work. I made quite a few different crystal sets ...those were the days before X-Boxes.

 

 

[fly_tornado]

I figured you for more of a WII player but I live and learn.

 

 

[Tomo]

those were the days before X-Boxes.

Never owned any games, or devices as such. Only game I have is flight sim! And I rarely use that now-a-days. Can't stand the virtual stuff, gotta get out there and 'be' the game!

 

 

[Guest Maj Millard]

Yes Tomo I'd probabily put in a facet cube pump,-very low pressure should do it for one carb, I think the one on the Lightwing is only around 2.5 psi or so, I use it to prime the carb bowls prior to start, and turn it on just before takeoff and landing. Standard K&N nothing fancy should do on the filter, they last forever, and easy to clean. PM me your mailing again, I'll send a switch guard, I just sent Pud a couple.....thanks for listening, now you'll get old like me !.....................................................................Cheers Maj...

 

 

[pudestcon]

Yes Tomo I'd probabily put in a facet cube pump,-very low pressure should do it for one carb, I think the one on the Lightwing is only around 2.5 psi or so, I use it to prime the carb bowls prior to start, and turn it on just before takeoff and landing. Standard K&N nothing fancy should do on the filter, they last forever, and easy to clean. PM me your mailing again, I'll send a switch guard, I just sent Pud a couple.....thanks for listening, now you'll get old like me !.....................................................................Cheers Maj...

Yes Maj, I installed them on Monday morning. I'll post a photo in the Thruster section showing the installed covers.

Thanks so much.

 

Pud

 

 

[David Isaac]

A lot of other Dads out here trying to look out for you Tomo, you have won our hearts so be safe young man and live to be old like Maj ... LOL or better still like Nev.