DZ flying time

[Henderson,Eric]

Easter fun with Oddino...Hmmmmm

The problem with those DA 150's is that they draw shotgun fire and you usually only get to fly them once per field. 

It's ironic that the noise issue for pattern planes of old is now the same issue for Scale Aerobatics.... The irony being that precision aerobatic planes are now soooo! quiet that we are welcomed and enjoyed. Of course we can't hear our engines so we get very good at dead stick landings....

On a more challenging note, the pattern spec's are there to be met and there for a reason. They are a competition challenge in their own right. It is the basis of the sport to produce designs and technology to met those specs. Without them i.e. if they were relaxed, we would not have developed the CF pipes, FG technology, light weight foam wings etc. There would go the fun for many of us. Take away the size and weight limits and all you get is an average plane...

30-15, your service....


EVL-1

-----Original Message-----
From: discussion-request at nsrca.org
[mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Tomanek, Wojtek
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 11:53 AM
To: 'discussion at nsrca.org'
Subject: RE: DZ flying time


35.5 lb of thrust 
6.2 HP (although it is only rated at max output of 5 HP) <LOL>



 -----Original Message-----
From: 	JOddino [mailto:JOddino at socal.rr.com] 
Sent:	Friday, April 18, 2003 12:11 AM
To:	discussion at nsrca.org
Subject:	Re: DZ flying time

I believe I can fly for 30 minutes on my 24 oz. tank although I've never
stayed up that long.  That is with a 22x10 prop that turns about 7200 at
WOT.  Put those numbers in your static thrust calculator.  Pattern needs to
liberalize the rules so you can use engines like my DA 50.
Just trying to stir up a little controversy.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed Deaver" <divesplat1 at msn.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:48 PM
Subject: DZ flying time


> Am looking for some ideas on fuel conservatism for the DZ.
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> In the Oly Medal, 24oz Dubro tank with YS foam clunk, needle at 1.25
turns,
> Prop APC 16.5X12W running 8400RPM(using ATV to turn down from 9100rpm).
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> I get through the masters sequence, using more throttle management than
> ever, for me, with one extra pass at times before the first burble, this
is
> prior to 7.5 minutes.
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> Any thoughts on getting more flying time?  I am about ready to go to a
> hopper tank but want to exhaust my options before this.
>
> Thanx in advance.
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> ed
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