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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-27-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

The Spitfire has been down for a few months. Not...

The Spitfire has been down for a few months. Not really about the airplane, but the engine. DLA 32. Engine got where it wouldn't idle. Thought it was a carb problem. Removed engine, removed carb....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-24-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

I was doing some maintaince on the Spitfire, had...

I was doing some maintaince on the Spitfire, had the cowl and weight platform off. The lead ballast weights 3 lbs. Total weight of plane is 22.5 lbs but flies ok. Don't have the specs on the cg.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

I have one. I got it used, already built. It flew...

I have one. I got it used, already built. It flew but was very touchy on elevators. After fooling with it for a while, elevator throws, expo etc. I finally added 3 oz more weight to the nose. I don't...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-12-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Dsa 44, looks like yours is done. More repairs...

Dsa 44, looks like yours is done. More repairs than I would try. What happened to cause your crash? 50 flights on mine. Is still alive but you never know for sure. There are lots of ways to lose an...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-13-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Carrera, all up weight of mine is 22 lbs. No way...

Carrera, all up weight of mine is 22 lbs. No way to come even close to 16.8 lbs with all the weight needed to get cg.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-18-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Finally had to Top RC Spitfire out to the field...

Finally had to Top RC Spitfire out to the field today. Yesterday when I got close to it, it growled and snapped at me. I think it wanted to go out and play. So checked over, charged the batteries...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-03-2020, 07:21 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

flemsus, I checked my log book where I record the...

flemsus, I checked my log book where I record the info. No mix with flaps down. 2% up elevators with gear down.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-14-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

The Spitfire is still alive, 34 flights on the...

The Spitfire is still alive, 34 flights on the plane. Not a good cross wind airplane with the narrow gear and small rudder so flying time has been limited by the weather. Powered by a DA 32cc gasser....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
11-22-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

GIJon, welcome to the Spitfire thread. Get cg to...

GIJon, welcome to the Spitfire thread. Get cg to 130mm and adequate cooling to cylinder and rear carb and you should be good. The EME 35 should work great. Seems like you have had a few minor...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-20-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Had a good day at the field with the Spite today....

Had a good day at the field with the Spite today. Light wind more or less down the runway. Got in three good flights. Now a total of 23 flights on the plane. Still do take offs and landings on the...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0239_867c586ad3513be001a498f4fcdc14074cfca743.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-27-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Das44, can't help you much. Never got the cg with...

Das44, can't help you much. Never got the cg with gear down. I can tell you there is not much trim change from gear up or down. Got a couple of flights in today. Total of 20 flights on the plane now....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-09-2018, 07:19 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

I've been dealing with a bunch of BS lately. Have...

I've been dealing with a bunch of BS lately. Have not flown for six weeks. Finally got the Spitfire out to the field today. It was hot and humid. 93 with heat index of over 100. I know, I must be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
07-26-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Congrats on the maiden. I use half flaps on...

Congrats on the maiden. I use half flaps on landing because with full flaps, some times it slows too quick for me. Also carry just a little power all the way to touch down on the mains. Also take off...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-24-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Sounds great Mike. With electric power you won't...

Sounds great Mike. With electric power you won't have to carve up the beautiful Spitfire cowl, at least not much. Mine has the Robart electric gear. Not cheap, but so far has worked good.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-23-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

We had light winds, more or less down the runway....

We had light winds, more or less down the runway. Had three more flights on the Spitfire. Flying and running good. I usually try to take off and land on the grass parallel to the paved runway. I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-09-2018, 04:01 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Two more flights on the Spitfire today. About 90...

Two more flights on the Spitfire today. About 90 degrees F. No indications of overheating, so I guess my additional cooling mods work. I twicked the elevators some, a little less throw and slightly...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-05-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

It bought it used. The prior owner added the...

It bought it used. The prior owner added the weight. I don't know how much but it is a lot. I'm guessing 3 to 4 lbs at least.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-04-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

I finally got the fly the Spitfire again today....

I finally got the fly the Spitfire again today. Light wind more or less down the runway. I flew from the grass runway. Engine started fine. Take off was good. Maneuvers ok. Rolls, loops, cuban...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2018, 03:38 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

Lifer, I'm using a 17-8 three blade prop. I think...

Lifer, I'm using a 17-8 three blade prop. I think the engine itself is not overheating. After I shut it down the engine didn't feel tight. I think it is a hot carb and be beginning of vapor lock. We...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1333/100_2120_1233931791b7555c3606a2b22ee0907b8466bbdd.jpg

Small Scoop to the carb....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-17-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

I set the controls at my best guess and flew the...

I set the controls at my best guess and flew the Spitfire last weekend. The throws were ok and dual rates reduced 20%. I flew ok. Weather was a little gusty with a quartering cross wind. Managed to...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
04-11-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 787
Views: 270,800
Posted By RBean

I acquired TopRC Spitfire used from a club...

I acquired TopRC Spitfire used from a club member. It has a DA 32 and Robart electric retracts. I've seen it fly several times. Looks like if flies fine. I've changed some of the control linkage so I...
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