RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: WILDBILL M pdansalvish: I'm planing to use a Saito .72 also. What size Prop are you using ??? Also, did you have any problems with balancing ?? How about muffler mods. I'm thinking of a Pitts style or possibly a 90 deg. adapter. Thanks Bill M. [/quote] I have a 90 deg. adapter on my .72. Balance was not a problem. I added no weight anywhere. Pilot is a Barbie. 14 x 6 prop.
Posted on: 1/4/2009 9:08 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Hey guys, I'm seriously thinking of getting out of the hobby. If anyone in the DFW area is interested, I have my Piper Pawnee that will be the first to go. Y'all know how great a plane it is. I've got a Saito .72 in it and currently it has a 7 channel Futaba 2.4 GHz radio in it. I bought all this new when I picked up my plane in April-May time frame. I've got about 15 flights on it (I don't fly much as you can tell, thus the reason for getting out). If you don't need the radio, I can take this one out, or trade it for a 6 channel Futaba 2.4 GHz for a little less money. I put a new rudder (sheet balsa) on the plane and put a better tailwheel on it. I also got rid of the flimsy wires on the tail and put solid adjustable rods back there. What a difference! Both in looks and in performance. The plane also has gem 2000 blinking light on top. I know I can post on the RCUNIVERSE site and will do so soon. But I figured I'd throw it at you guys in this forum first since this is Pawnee territory.
Posted on: 1/1/2009 1:16 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Ziggs
I finished the Ziggs Focke Wolf that i have had in my garage for over 10 years. The cowl was the weak point on the original Corsair I had as well. Here is a picture. I've got a OS .25 on it. No problems with weight or performance.
Posted on: 11/27/2008 8:06 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "RC Combat"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Its the easiest plane I have to fly. I've gotten mine VERY slow, much slower than some of my high wing planes. you will be fine.
Posted on: 11/15/2008 2:28 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
When I first got my plane, i noticed the right wing had 3 ribs cracked. I called horizon and the guy told me to send in the broken wing and they would send me a new one. Well, shipping was going to cost me as much as it was to buy some covering, and some balsa. So I cut off the covering, made some rib replacements and sandwiched the original ribs in between with some CA. Recovered the wing and I've been flying ever since. I had also emailed them with pictures and told them how unhappy i was. Today a right wing came in the mail. Amazing. 4+ months later. I guess I have a spare now.
Posted on: 9/3/2008 7:32 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
I don't believe I would have picked one up for 279. They have other kits for 279 that include retracts, etc. I'm glad I got one when I did. I enjoy flying it.
Posted on: 9/2/2008 10:35 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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Ziggs
I've owned several Ziggs originals. The last was a Corsair and it was one of the most fun plane i ever owned. I just found an unopened Focke Wolf in the garage and decided to put it together. I'm almost finished with it. Does anyone have any past pictures of any Ziggs kits? I sure would like to see them. Is anyone still flying any Ziggs? I'd like to hear about that too. Akulakat.
Posted on: 7/13/2008 11:41 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "RC Combat"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: MAGICSWANSON Too bad about the damage, at least it's only minor. It looks like the carpenters were drunk when they framed your roof! [:D] Doug [/quote] Thats what you get when you try to take pictures with a 4 stroke engine.
Posted on: 7/7/2008 4:48 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
I've got 3 planes I fly right now. A very old (18 years +) high wing sport model with a OS .46 on it. This plane just screams. It used to be my wifes plane until I confiscated it. Wilma flintstone is the pilot and I painted the plane orange with Black spots all over it (like Freds' outfit). An Oldtimer with a Saito .56 on it that I use as a camera plane (Though the vibrations from the 4 stroke reverberate through the pictures) And My Piper Pawnee with a Saito .72 on it. Y'all know how the Pawnee floats / er flies. The picture is of where I usually fly. Off my driveway. The picture was taken from the Oldtimer, you can see 'Wilma' on the ground near the garage. Today I flew the Piper first. Wonderful flight. Slight wind which makes for nicer landings. Perfect as usual and very enjoyable. The plane landed from left to right on the picture and taxied right to where the Yellow number 1 was in the picture. Nose facing the driveway. I figured that was a good place to park it. Wrong. So I took Wilma up. Like I said, this plane screams! Its' a blast to fly. I'll tumble it all day long, this thing is built like a rock. 18 years and I am just waiting for some control surface to fall off, but everything is still strong. The only problem with Wilma is it comes in HOT HOT HOT. Nothing I can't control it is just alot different than the Pawnee. So I came in today and on landing it took the same route the pawnee did but at a much faster pace. Hit a slight bump somewhere in the grass and gained about 6 inches of altitude when WHAM !!! It took out the Pawnee. Damage was limited to the completely destroyed rudder and bent tailwheel and one of those support wires on the tail assemble. That was it. It went over the elevator and the tailwheel was planted firmly enough in the grass to bend (I could straighten it if I wanted to, but I'm going to get a real tail wheel. I guess I'll have to order the wire. I have enough sheet balsa here, I'm going to make me a solid rudder. I already have white covering. I think I can take the covering off the top of the old tail and maybe heat it enough to stick to the new. If not, it'll be fine as white. So I guess that I learned today that Wilma Flintstone can kick Barbies' A $$.
Posted on: 7/6/2008 4:51 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Three seperate flights today. 2 this morning and one this evening. This plane flies great!. To top it off, a full size pawnee flew right over my property on the way to a job I guess. That was the catalyst for my 3rd flight. I fly in my backyard. Picture of my field is at the bottom of [link=http://akulakat.com/home/Planes/PiperPawnee/PiperPawnee.htm]Akulakats Piper Pawnee[/link]. Once I got airborne and flew around for 10 or so minutes, I could hear him coming back. Low and Slow. I don't think he ever saw my plane, I kept it below the roofline until I knew where he was as he was definitely lower than I had been flying. I tried to catch up, but no go. It did look like they were in formation for about 2 seconds, then mine got too small so I had to return. I wish this plane was yellow instead of white! I still have never seen any other than yellow except on youtube.
Posted on: 5/4/2008 8:21 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: fanoffive0 Would a Saito FA100 be way overpowered? Would I have a balance problem also? Thanks... [/quote] Yes, and Yes. I didn't put a Satito .91 in this plane because of it. I settled on a Saito .72 and it flies great with that engine and a 14x5 prop.
Posted on: 5/4/2008 4:05 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Johnny C! Has anyone had to mix in either up or down elevator with their flaps? I hope maiden mine tomorrow! Johnny C! [/quote] If you are full throttle and put down flaps, it affects it slightly. Anything less, you have to think if you put the flaps down at all. It makes a slight difference in the descent rate, but definitely did not have to change the trim at all.
Posted on: 5/4/2008 4:03 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Covering Blows. But monokote is much better. I used Paintable Coverite fabric a couple years ago on a biplane and I loved it! It never had a problem like the films do.
Posted on: 4/28/2008 7:01 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: outacontrol41 Makes me wonder if they have switched to a cheaper covering for the $189 U.S.D. price tag. [/quote] That is their covering. Made by them. Same as all their planes.
Posted on: 4/27/2008 1:45 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: davemooney G'day fellas,just happened on this thread,and as it happens I just yesterday ordered myself a H9 Pawnee.I have a O.S.70fs I'm planning to put in it,and was wondering if anyone out there has done so and how it went,also am wondering what size pilot fits. [/quote] The OS 70 shouldnt be much different than the Saito .72. I'm running my Saito with a 14x5 prop and it does rather well. Pilot. Barbie. Ken is slightly tall, though several people are making him fit. There are numerous pictures earlier in this post.
Posted on: 4/27/2008 7:41 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
I came across a Pawnee today in Larry's Hobby shop. Just North of Houston on I-45 and 1960. If anyone was still looking for one or waiting for one. There's your chance.
Posted on: 4/24/2008 11:18 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Great day to fly. Took my Pawnee up for several flights this morning. After experimenting with different props on my Saito .72, I ended up liking the 14x5 the best. The plane is a real gem to fly. takeoff at half throttle or less.
Posted on: 4/19/2008 10:27 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: tphunter OK, now I'm REALLY confused as to what I should do next to my Pawnee to get it balanced, so HELP!!! Here's the particulars: • Sato 82 4s • GI Joe on the way (via Ebay @ $14!) • Flashing light junk & stuff on the way • Materials to make an access hatch with extra battery on hand What should I do next? [/quote] With my Barbie and Saito .72 (same physical size as .82) I was balanced out of the gate. Battery is located next to throttle servo velcro'd down to the frame. I have the flashing light. That 'box' is behind barbie. Though it really doesn't weigh anything.
Posted on: 4/11/2008 6:26 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: CRG Kenny, What prop and was it running ok? I have a 72 in mine and it's a little overpropped with a 14x6 but has loads of power. Can easily do big pullups and stall turns back down, also big loops from level flight no problem. Most of the flight I'm at half throttle. It jumps off the ground in no time, definately no rocks attached. Craig. [/quote] Mine seems a bit sluggish with a 13 x 6 prop on it. i don't know which direction to go? 13 x 8, 14 x 6, 14 x 8? What is too much for this engine. The fuselage is so large, I'm wondering how much air I'm missing with the 13 inch prop.
Posted on: 4/9/2008 6:42 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Welcome to Club SAITO !
I picked up two Saitos. A .72 and a .91 GK. I put the .72 in a Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee and ran a couple tanks through with the cowling off. When I put the cowling on, the engine seems to have no power now. None. Which direction do I need to go with the needle valve to offset this? I can't adjust with the cowling on, the engine is on its' right side and the muffler sits right below the needle valve. I also have a 13 x 6 on it. Sound about right? Any help would be appreciated.
Posted on: 4/6/2008 9:39 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "Glow Engines"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Tint away. I think it would look great!. I got mine airborne today. I've got a new Saito .72 and put a 13 x 8 prop on it. I ran it a couple tanks and it seemed like it was doing fine until the tail lifted a bit and I now had a 12 1/2 x 8 prop. (See picture) I traded props with a 13 x 6 that I had laying around. I put the cowl and wings on and went for the maiden flight. It didn't seem like it had as much power with the cowling on, but the engine was running and I went to take off. It didn't even act as if it had half as much power as before. But after about 25 feet with no power, it lifted off gently and had a decent climb rate too. A few passes and the engine just wasn't right. Of course it dead sticked on me. This plane will absolutely float like a balloon. My CG upside down is right at the wing tips right where the front sheeting ends. All servos are in the standard locations. The battery is velcro'd next to the throttle server dead center. I think Barbie just aft of the CG actually balanced everything out perfectly. I was going to get ready to tune the engine some more and had to call it a day. Bummer. I'll work on the engine tomorrow.
Posted on: 4/5/2008 11:15 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Thanks for the encouragement, I think I will take your advice on the ultracote. I need to run by the LHS to pick up an exhaust extension anyway. With the Saito .72, I got the muffler under the cowling by using a 45 degree header. Much better than putting a hole in the cowl. My pilot I cut the seat bottom, glued it to the floor of the seat, then Barbie went right in. Strapped her down with Tie wraps and she is one with the seat. i will glue the seat in probably with epoxy to make sure it holds firm. I think the Gem makes the plane. It is too cool. You have to have the receiver close enough to the gem as when i put an extension on there, there was too much current loss and it stayed a dim red. Plug it direct and it blinks like mad with a full battery. I did glue my cover to the top of the canopy with RC56. When I go to place the unit in, I'm going to use some on the bulb portion as well, then run some scotch tape along the wire to the back of the canopy keeping it out of sight, though Barbie's hair will hide alot.
Posted on: 4/4/2008 12:06 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Akulakat [quote]ORIGINAL: Akulakat Bummer guys, I was putting servos in the wing today. Left side, complete, then I get to the right side and noticed a slight crack in a rib. I looked harder at some surrounding ribs and noticed some had the center section missing completely. I just pulled this thing out of the plastic tonight! I can see about 4 ribs from the servo openings
Posted on: 4/3/2008 6:55 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: Akulakat Bummer guys, I was putting servos in the wing today. Left side, complete, then I get to the right side and noticed a slight crack in a rib. I looked harder at some surrounding ribs and noticed some had the center section missing completely. I just pulled this thing out of the plastic tonight! I can see about 4 ribs from the servo openings that are broken. Slight pressure
Posted on: 4/3/2008 8:42 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Bummer guys, I was putting servos in the wing today. Left side, complete, then I get to the right side and noticed a slight crack in a rib. I looked harder at some surrounding ribs and noticed some had the center section missing completely. I just pulled this thing out of the plastic tonight! I can see about 4 ribs from the servo openings that are broken. Slight pressure on the rib area and the entire structure moves. I sent a comment to hangar 9. I don't know what they will do about it. Sorry about the blurry pictures.
Posted on: 3/29/2008 10:21 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Any of you guys build a hatch underneath to get to the wing servo wires? This is my first 'bolt on' wing plane and I really don't like the idea of fishing for wires everytime i fly. Maybe there are some tricks I don't know about. My receiver is not installed yet, so I can go anywhere with it. Thanks in advance for any help.
Posted on: 3/23/2008 10:26 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 40 Size Piper Pawnee!!!
Anybody else screw up thier aileron / Flap servo mounts? The directions said centered so I centered the servo on the hatch. Later pictures showed the spindle to be centered which is not centered on the hatch. I think i'm still ok (haven't hooked up the radio to it), but I'm hoping I'm not the only one. [&o]
Posted on: 3/22/2008 11:19 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "ARF or RTF"
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RE: Hangar 9 Pawnee 80"
[quote]ORIGINAL: outacontrol41 Hangar 9 Piper Pawnee 40................$189 Saito .82 fs engine..........................$255 Radio system........................about $200 Barbie and Ken doll........................$10 Full grown man seen swapping clothes and sanding butts of childrens' dolls...........priceless! [;)] [:)] [:D] [/quote] LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Posted on: 3/22/2008 3:27 PM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hangar 9 Pawnee 80"
[quote]ORIGINAL: OldScaleGuy Looks great. Why not the 2 piece swim suit though? Sexy plane.... sexy pilot. [:D] [/quote] I guess it didn't look really all that believeable. This way she looks like she can at least try to be spraying crops.
Posted on: 3/22/2008 8:40 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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RE: Hangar 9 Pawnee 80"
Pilot. I've seen all your cool pilots. I can't have an empty seat. I went and picked up the Ken doll at Target for $5. While I was there, I grabbed a $5 Barbie as well. Ken won't fit without major Butt sanding. Even then, cutting out some seat, butt grinding, etc, he sits a little high in the saddle for my taste. So I broke out the Barbie in her 2 piece swimsuit, stole Ken's clothes and put on her. 'Tailored them to fit her better using CA. I really like the height that she sits in the plane. I think she'll do just fine as a pilot. Better looking than Ken anyway.
Posted on: 3/22/2008 1:03 AM by Author "Akulakat" in the forum "RC Scale Aircraft"
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