Dave Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I think we need to invite him to the site... The first flight could be ugly and probably was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihatejoefitz Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 So... that guy is insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The L series has a reputation for being reliable. Maybe not THAT reliable though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbk240z Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Crazy indeed! Although, I can't help but wonder if it worked at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators RTz Posted October 25, 2007 Administrators Share Posted October 25, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Let's get him on the list and see if we can convince him to swap it out to a SBC with some JTR mounts. On second thought, that may throw the CG way off. How about some other mounts closer in? He could have a hybrid^2 then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 tuff z Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 terry, that would definitely create a weight & balance problem. as a rotary wing aviator myself, i can appreciate that issue. with that said, if he were to upgrade to, let's say, an sr20det, that may do the trick. for reliability, yes you do need a powerplant that runs for a long time under load. however, there is [as you may guess] a feature that helicopters have which allows them to 'coast' when there is a power interruption-just like a bicycle that allows you to coast when not pedaling. as the pilot i can tell you that when the big fan slows, the cockpit becomes...a bit warm. then she begins to fall, quite rapidly. i've performed many of these maneuvers, called autorotations, but all were for training, not actual engine failures. actually not too complex and end in a relatively safe and 'soft' landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Careless Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 If he ends up on hybridz, he'd probably swap in an RB or a L28ET with wolf v500 from ron, a machined head from paul, and some lightened pistons from brian. then it will end up like 40% of the projects... incomplete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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