Hydeaway Maiden Flight

[Ed Miller]

The OS 140 RX'es that Dave, Lance Robbins and myself have utilize Mintor heads and Performance Specialties AAC piston and liners. Engine weight with 2 glow plugs is 26.3 oz. I agree with Dave, I want to see all these under 10 lb widebody pattern ships on a scale in person. I know of one Hydeaway that weighed nearly 11 1/2 lbs that was professionally built. Dave's Hideaway has absolutely nothing extra, a 4 ounce paint job from primer to clear coat and if I remember right his wings were 11oz before covering. Ed M.
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bob Pastorello 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 6:51 AM
  Subject: Re: Hydeaway Maiden Flight


  Dave, what mods have you done to the OS 140 to eliminate that kind of weight?  Sounds pretty impressive!

  Bob Pastorello, Oklahoma
  NSRCA 199, IMAC 1320, AMA 46373
  rcaerobob at cox.net
  www.rcaerobats.net


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Dave & Sue Funk 
    To: discussion at nsrca.org 
    Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 5:45 AM
    Subject: Re: Hydeaway Maiden Flight


    I would like to see one that is at 9.5lbs on a scale in person. This kit was built as lite as I could not only that but have a OS140rx that has shed 2oz through mod's The only thing that ads some extra weight is I used a bladder tank.
      ----- Original Message ----- 
      From: Nik Middleton 
      To: discussion at nsrca.org 
      Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 5:28 AM
      Subject: RE: Hydeaway Maiden Flight


      Sounds like it's a great flying plane, but I was a little surprised at the weight.  9.5lbs seems to be the norm for this one.  Still I personally like them a bit heavy, better in wind.

      rgds

        -----Original Message-----
        From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Dave & Sue Funk
        Sent: Friday, July 18, 2003 2:51 AM
        To: discussion at nsrca.org
        Subject: Hydeaway Maiden Flight


            I just got back from putting the maiden flight on my Hydeaway.I would like to thank Ed Miller for driving the hour and a half to stand by my side during this event. He is also the person who did the beautiful paint job. I would also like to thank Lance Robins for the graphics and I would especially like to thank Troy Newman for all the help and advice during the building process.
            With a click here and a twik there the plane flew great! Dry weight, ready to fly, 10 lbs 3.2 oz's. \

        Dave

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