Sport flying in the Eindecker
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Thanks for this aero-therapy!
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I really hate to be a kill-joy, but did anyone else notice the severe rudder flutter at 1:39? This is a potentially LETHAL condition that WILL eventually cause catostrophic structural failure of the rudder. Meaning..the rudder will separate from the aircraft! This appears to be a flat rudder. No camber built in. The originals were built with camber, thus eliminating this dangerous condition.
VERY scary!
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I built the first replica Eindecker about 40 years ago and while it was fun to fly, it's not something for the novice pilot.
Jim Foreman
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You need a handlebar moustache!
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beautiful plane but my favorite WW1 plane is the Junkers J 9
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absolutely beautiful plane - breathtaking to watch - thx for the great video - this really is a dream of mine to do this someday - be safe and have many great flights!!!!
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@cobrachoppergirl heh, heh,ohright!
Rotax 503? You're doing some pretty heavy turns in this, is it pretty sturdy? Would this be a great first plane to build and learn to fly in? My dad has a woodshop, and use to be an FAA controller and have a plane and pilots licence, and my granddad flew a P38/P40. I want a 3/4 Dr.1, but this looks like it requires the least amount of building and has great visbilitiy and can be built as an ultralight.
cobrachoppergirl 1 year ago
@cobrachoppergirl YepIts a 503 and the plane is now sporting just over 400 hours of some serious fun. It's been a blast. And I'd have to say it's a pretty strong design...at least the gear is...I've tried to break it many times on some of my "not so soft" landings.
1SKILO 1 year ago