[NSRCA-dist8] Option-160

[J N Hiller]

I haven't got that figured out yet. I'm just trying to get reliable running.
The pump supplied gobs of fuel and the fellow at Perry suggested adding a
"T" between the pump and carb and return line to the tank, which allowed it
to at least run. I will be working with it some more before working about
the pipe. I don't think it's too far off because it acted civilized in the
air running on the rich side. About 20 more flights and I might know
something. Don't know about visibility yet. Put the nose up once to get a
look at the vertical track and got nearly out of sight.
I think I'm going to like 18" props.
Jim

-----Original Message-----
From: nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org
[mailto:nsrca-dist8-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]On Behalf Of Tim
Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:29 PM
To: AK, ID, MT, OR, WA, WY
Subject: Re: [NSRCA-dist8] Option-160


Congratulations.   Is it easier to see at higher altitudes than the
120 ?  Also, how did the engine set up run ?   Did you already have
the pipe tuned to it or is there some tinkering that has to go on
there as well ?

On Jun 3, 2010, at 7:49 PM, J N Hiller wrote:

> Thought I would let you all know the Option-160 is out of the shop
> and was
> flown today, very conservatively. I'm still working with the motor
> set-up.
> The motor was well used before I got it and it needs bearings.
> That'll be
> the next rainy day project.
> 5 degrees of stab travel felt about normal (full flying stab). It's
> probably
> close. I won't know until I start flying the sequence.
> Bench setup was close, needed 6% left roll trim and 12% up. Next
> will be
> lateral balance evaluation.
> Jim Hiller
>
>
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