Piedmont Temptation Questions.

[jed241 at msn.com]

I took a stab at calculating the squares including fuse area at the wing
root.

I come up with 982 sq.in. for the wing.

I'm sure others will correct me if I'm in error.

Larry



----- Original Message -----
From: <jed241 at msn.com>
To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 10:55 PM
Subject: Re: Piedmont Temptation Questions.


> George, Yes they are shipping kits now. I just received mine a week ago.
> Here are some actual specs from my kit. Very nice deluxe kit.
>
> WS - ~74" (Panel is 34 1/2; fuse width is ~5")
> Fuse Length - 75 1/4" (rudder to nose, not including spinner)
>
> Weights for deluxe kit:
>
> Fuse as received - 848grams (1lb 14oz)
> Right wing panel - 337 grams (11.9oz)
> Left wing panel -  306 grams (10.8oz)
>
> Wing Root is 17"
> Tip is 9"
>
> Wing is double tapered.
>
> I did not weigh any other parts. My scales are accurate to +/- 1 gram.
>
> Piedmont Models has been outstanding at customer service.
>
> Larry
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "GeorgeF." <av8tor at flash.net>
> To: <discussion at nsrca.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 9:30 PM
> Subject: Piedmont Temptation Questions.
>
>
>
>
> After spending most of the day at the Ocala, FL contest it's got my
> interest in pattern once again peaked.  Not flying anything R/C since 1996
> it was nice to smell Nitro once again.  And many many thanks to Matt
> Kebabjian for putting up with my endless questions today..
>
> Now my Temptation questions..   Does anyone know what the Wing Area and
> Wing Span are?  I can't seem to find them listed on their website.    Are
> the Temptation kits being shipped yet?   If so I would love to hear some
> comments.   Being that the last Pattern Planes I few were Summit III's on
> YS 61's I like planes with graceful lines as opposed to "boxy" looking
> models.   From the pictures the Temptation's lines are very pleasing to my
> eyes..
>
> Thanks,
> George
> Daytona Beach, FL
>
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