Mr53Peper ... what a silly post you make ... your other post on maiden flight brands me a bad pilot, now here you do again -[ do you not read the comments I write to explain the problem ? I had the same stall problem on closing throttle, small modifications made before this final crash - all seemed Ok - so I went into inverted routine, as I turned her to do a pass down the runway - the elevator servo failed. At first I thought I went wrong way - but no - servo failed.
Once sorted - they are a fabulous plane to fly. Agile like a Pitts, but with the longer fuselage will slow and be docile as a Tiger Moth. Since it's maiden I had trouble with landing it, initially we thought was engine thrust lines, but most likely is that elevator servo and possible interaction with ignition system.... who knows ? But yes she's already 1/2way through repairs and I hope that in new year, she'll be up there again. May not look so concours as she did .. but that's life.
Bounce back ! Even my wife when I got home was upset. I phoned Phil Ramsay - one of the original; team that designed / flew these for Skyleader when I was at home .. as it was him that got me flying one in the 1980's. Sadly he stopped kit manufacture years ago and no replacement parts available anymore. e did ask that if anyone has videos / photos of the Skyleader Skymaster Display team can they pass them on ? I would be happy to be the conduit for any that are out there ...
Mr53Peper ... what a silly post you make ... your other post on maiden flight brands me a bad pilot, now here you do again -[ do you not read the comments I write to explain the problem ? I had the same stall problem on closing throttle, small modifications made before this final crash - all seemed Ok - so I went into inverted routine, as I turned her to do a pass down the runway - the elevator servo failed. At first I thought I went wrong way - but no - servo failed.
solentlifeuk 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
solentlifeuk, you but flew in the back, but why did the stupid maneuvers???
Mr53Peper 1 month ago
Once sorted - they are a fabulous plane to fly. Agile like a Pitts, but with the longer fuselage will slow and be docile as a Tiger Moth. Since it's maiden I had trouble with landing it, initially we thought was engine thrust lines, but most likely is that elevator servo and possible interaction with ignition system.... who knows ? But yes she's already 1/2way through repairs and I hope that in new year, she'll be up there again. May not look so concours as she did .. but that's life.
solentlifeuk 2 months ago
Ooouuuuhhh! That hurt to watch! I hope you can repair her. What a beautiful flight up until the bitter end! -- NJSwede
prydin 2 months ago
Bounce back ! Even my wife when I got home was upset. I phoned Phil Ramsay - one of the original; team that designed / flew these for Skyleader when I was at home .. as it was him that got me flying one in the 1980's. Sadly he stopped kit manufacture years ago and no replacement parts available anymore. e did ask that if anyone has videos / photos of the Skyleader Skymaster Display team can they pass them on ? I would be happy to be the conduit for any that are out there ...
solentlifeuk 2 months ago
Love hurts! But we keep flying. Hope you get her fixed and flying again. She's a beautiful plane, with a lot of history.
RockinRobbins13 2 months ago