Had a good flying morning. Got in three flights with my Mini-Apprentice and maidened my PT 17. Had a little trouble with trim on it but finally got it straightened out. My landings weren't great BUT the airplane survived.
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Well, the maiden flight of the Waco today flopped. Wind was picking up, and I was a bit too cautious with the throttle on take-off. Just got airborne and the wind gusted from the side and nosed it over onto the ground. Only damage was a broken prop, but since I forgot to pack any spares, that ended flying it today.
Ironically, the reason I wasn't giving it more throttle was that I was concerned our dirt runway would drag the wheels, and if I gave it too much juice, it would nose over and break the prop. I've seen that happen to a few other taildraggers out there.
Live and learn. I picked up another wooden prop, and on a whim, grabbed a Master Airscrew nylon at the same time. So far, of all the props I've tried for this, the Master Airscrew is the best balanced.
We have a Xoar dealer here in Tucson, but they're only open Monday-Friday. They usually do mail order, but the website says drop-ins by appointment, so I may call them Monday and see if I can stop by and pick up a couple of Xoar wooden props.
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View PostYou're gonna love that PT, b_s! I've gone that same route with my training. Haven't even gone back to the Mini since. Well, mainly because it's now my son's main flyer, but mostly just because I love flying the PT-17. :)
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View PostSorry to hear it didn't go better for ya there, Hoomi. Although very happy for ya that the only damage was the prop! I'm feeling your re-maiden will be much sweeter... ;)
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Originally posted by BluesDragon View PostDiggin' that camera view, Aros! Got me a little dizzy a time or two, but seeing those divots tossed back on the landing was just priceless.:Cool:
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Originally posted by dkalwishky View PostI posted this on my Facebook page yesterday, seems fitting to post here today.
That's awesome...
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Originally posted by TiredIronGRB View PostDay 689: In honor of my dad who passed this morning I flew "The Dragon and his Tail" because he was a WWII veteran and loved the pretty girls:Cool:
I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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