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  • #16
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    that was close its just too little. I did get the trim issue fixed finally today ,it flys hands off at 190. ill try to get some more tomorrow gonna start workin on the fairings.been just flyin w/o them ,so hopefully it will go a little faster.if not im still just googoo about this thing

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    • #17
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      Congrats on the good progress. Look forward to seeing you & KG on the sticks!
      Matt
      Super Genius Rocket Scientist
      NCAR Rocks!!!

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      • #18
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        thanks, were goin out this afternoon to do some more flights, did about an hour this morning.to hot during the day this thing is like a green house. ill try to put more video on after weget back.thanks every body

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        • #19
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          ive got over 20 hrs on her now and she is doin pretty good.flew this morning for about an hr and goin back as soon as it cool down, its been about 105 the last few days.got more video and some close up shots,will put them on tonight.thanks again all

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          • #20
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            A few shots of Knotty Girl
            Last edited by f1-69; 07-14-2010, 10:12 PM.

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            • #21
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              Sweet!! Can't wait to see you here at Reno.

              LP

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              • #22
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                Looks fast to me!
                F1 Race 98 & 99

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                • #23
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                  heres one from yesterday, its funny the better i get it trimmed the slower it gets, but it is easier to fly and alot more fun.still flying twice everyday and lovin it more and more,cant wait till sept.

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                  • #24
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                    anyone know how many are registered yet. was just wondering

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                    • #25
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                      had my first little bump in the road yesterday, i was flying with the new race prop and after about 12 min it started loosing rpm and finally gave a little (ive had enough) moment, it didnt quit just a roughness, so i pulled the throttle back and it ran fine.it was hot here yesterday is that kinda typical for the engine at race rpm?

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                      • #26
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                        What were your CHT /EGT temps?

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                        • #27
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                          Here is a list of IF1 entries from the IF1 website:

                          Bodine, Doug "Yellow Peril" Race 92
                          Cooper, Adrian "Miss t'Witchie" Race 9
                          Davis, Gary "Scarlet Screamer" Race 50
                          Debs, Ray "Carbon Slipper" Race 81
                          Diaz, Willie "Miss USA" Race 40
                          Dutreaux, Ed "Slingshot " Race 33
                          Garrison, Bill "Dancing Queen" Race 22
                          Goforth, Philip "Knotty Girl" Race 69
                          Hall, John "What's Up Doc" Race 98
                          Johnson, Mark "Midnight Oil" Race 26
                          Jones, Jay "Quadnickel" Race 45
                          Jordan, Jim "Miss Min" Race 54
                          Kenner, Michael "Blackjack" Race 21
                          Onslow, Lachie "Outrageous" Race 12
                          Peters, Dan "Route 66" Race 66
                          Reberry, Brian "N-A-Rush" Race 13
                          Richard, Thom "Invictus" Race 1
                          Seguin, Elliot "Wasabi" Race 68
                          Senegal, Steve "Endeavor" Race 11
                          Senegal, Steve "Miss Demeaner" Race 96
                          Swenson Jr., Carl "Annie" Race 17
                          Temple, Steve "Madness" Race 87
                          Watkins, Tom "Lime Lite" Race 78
                          Young, Smokey "Sly Dog" Race 3

                          As for the engine tightening up after several minutes at full power; that is fairly common and is usually caused by using stock internal engine clearances rather than opening them up a little for racing. The race only lasts about 10 minutes, so unless it is unusually hot at Reno you may be OK.

                          BillRo

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                          • #28
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                            my gauges my not be so good , they showed all warmer but in the green

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                            • #29
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                              If you're unsure of the gauges, you can back 'em up with temp indicators. The "crayon" type work ok....

                              Paul

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                              • #30
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                                gonna have to help me with the crayon type,dont know what that is,i ran her on the ground today and it ran perfect it must have tightened up.I did open the cylinders a little, guess i need more if im gonna try to run with the big dogs. i wanted a good engine for sport flyn so i didnt do to much,im gonna run a bunch of these sport races with it,they have been a ton of fun with the merlin so im gonna have fun with this thing im sure.

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