Piedmont Temptation

[jed241 at msn.com]

Dennis,

Lee sent me the PDF file for the templates. I'll need to play with the
copier to get them the right size.

I'm not in a hurry with the Temptation. I still need to cut my teeth in
Sportsman this year, but not with the Temptation..ha. I've went to a few
contests, entered one and helped at the others and never logged an official
flight. The plan is to be ready for Intermediate next year with the plane.
Since I've been good at procrastinating, I figured buying a nice plane would
help me commit..<vbg>.. Don't know enough about performance, but I think
it's the best looking plane out there today.

I will be at some D4 contest this year. Judges should be prepared with hard
hats and body armor, starting with Dayton on May 31st. ;^))

I have everything I need to get started. Equipment I will be using:

Webra 1.45 AAR
Hyde Mount
Greve Pipe
MK Bell crank w/ CF rods for elevator.

I've seen Troy's set up on the web-site. I've also read about the problems
some have noted with the MK dual coupler. The access to the fuse is a
concern for me in making sure the bed for the rods is secure and won't
weaken over time. If I had better access, I would probably use Troy's set
up. I'll probably lean to the MK set up.

Larry



----- Original Message -----
From: "D Suding" <junk at velocitus.net>
To: <jed241 at msn.com>
Cc: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: Spinner size for Piedmont Temptation


> Don't wait a month. START IT NOW!
>
> I would use the Troy Newman elevator setup.
>
> http://www.cox-internet.com/donramsey/
>
> No problem areas. I had to file down a couple of areas of fiberglass parts
> to make them fit, but this is the most gorgeous plane I've built.  I've
> been flying pattern (off and on) for 17 years, and I've never seen a more
> beautiful pattern plane.
>
> I had to sand a lot on the elevators to get the bevel straight, but that's
> no big deal.  Did Lee send you the firewall/formers templates?  They're
> very helpful.
>
> What are you using for engine?  What are you using for rubber mount?
>
> -Dennis
>
> > Nice Pics.
> >
> > Any recommendations on the assembly? Any particularly problem areas?
> >
> > I will be starting mine in the next month or so. 'Would appreciate any
> > tips / thoughts you might have.
> >
> >
> > Larry
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "D Suding" <junk at velocitus.net>
> > To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> > Cc: <getterflash at yahoo.com>; <pattern at rcmailinglists.com>
> > Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 11:21 AM
> > Subject: Re: Spinner size for Piedmont Temptation
> >
> >
> >> Get the FAI 3 1/4 with the LIGHT BACKPLATE!  I got mine from Central
> > Hobbies.
> >>
> >> Here's a link to my Temptation. I'm getting it ready for paint!
> >>
> >> http://members.cox.net/djsuding/march23.html
> >>
> >> -D
> >>
> >> > Anyone know what spinner the Piedmont Model's Temptation calls for?
> >> I have a chance to pick one up this weekend at Toledo directly from
> >> Tru-Turn.  Thanks.
> >> >
> >> > Bob Kane
> >> > getterflash at yahoo.com
> >> >
> >> >
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