Dec K-Factor

[george kennie]

Bill & Del,
Don't go jumping to conclusions. I can be just as devious as the next guy(although
I'm working on that)
I didn't leave out the weight on purpose as I had previously done a review,posted to
the list, on the build aspect of the focus in which I had stated the weight of my
finished bird.Off the top of my head I can't remember the exact number, but I think
it was 10 pounds 9 ounces. I did use the stock landing gear legs and the wheel pants
are installed. I also used a fairly heavy pipe(non-CF) and fittings which made me
feel, at the time, that it is probable to achieve a 10 pound or less all-up
destination with a little effort, but I'm not sure it would be all that beneficial
as I feel that the correct wing-loading target is more crucial.Get that buggar too
light and the wind can make you look like you need a lot of practice.
Oh, BTW, I didn't even send that article in to the K. John Avery requested and I
acquiesced to his taking it off the list.I did send him the pic as he also
requested. He really seems to be a neat individual.I like the way he comes across.
Georgie

Bill Glaze wrote:

> Del:
> I agree with your assessment of Georgie.  I'm sure that if it came out at 11 lbs
> 1 oz, Georgie would say so.  Probably just an oversight.
> BTW: While mine needed more trimming than Georgie's did, it was still nowhere
> close to one of those white-knuckle test flights; just a few clicks of aileron,
> and 2 or 3 of elevator.  It was so minor, I can't even remember which direction
> now.
>
> Bill Glaze
>
> Del Rykert wrote:
>
> > Thanks Bill. I do appreciate ur input..  I was just hoping George didn't
> > leave what his finished out at on purpose?.  George is to upfront do that
> > though.. If he truly came out over the limit I think he would have mentioned
> > it.
> >
> > Happy Healthy holidays Bill..
> >      Del
> >
> > | Del:
> > | You didn't ask me, but I thought I'd chime in anyway; I figure the more
> > input
> > | the better, up to a point.<G>
> > | Anyway, mine came out 10 lb. 4 oz.. less fuel, but otherwise ready to go.
> > | I didn't install wheel pants, however.
> > | HTH
> > |
> > | Bill Glaze
> > |
> > | Del Rykert wrote:
> > |
> > | > Tom & George.
> > | >
> > | >     I for one would like to thank you both for well put together
> > articles
> > | > that I found very informative.
> > |
> > |     George - What did your finish weight come out for on your Focus? Am
> > | concerned with the overweight issue.
> > |
> > |         Del
> > |
> > |
> > |
> > | | Hey, everyone! I got my December K-Factor today. Timing not too bad
> > | | considering it came 3rd class. I think there is a typo on the cover,
> > | | however. It seems that a 6 year old built a Gator Giles and it is being
> > |  held
> > | | by his daughter (?) Start'em young nowadays <grin>.
> > | |
> > | | The sad part is that 6 of the VP's did not send anything in for an
> > |  article.
> > | | Thanks to Eric Henderson for his excellent article on starter motors and
> > | | George Kennie for his review of the Piedmont Focus, otherwise the
> > magazine
> > | | would be mostly empty.
> > | | Till next month;
> > | | Tom W.
> > | |
> > ||
> >
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