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Hi Gang,
As some of you know, I am a new 360 small tail owner and
pilot. I thought I would introduce myself and say hello, and see if you can
share some info with me, or point me to where I can find it.
1. I got what I thought was a good checkout by the previous
owner, and didn't really see a problem with flying the airplane. I am using half
flaps for landing to limit the aft stick pressure I need to maintain a good
approach. There is not enough nose up trim from the elec mac servo to compensate
for this. Thoughts, ideas and background? I do know about the Mk II tail, but
that is probably not an option. Is there some sort of bob-weight I can install
to lower the pitch sensitivity?
2. What should I look for with the stock (Non-Outback) gear?
The plane pulls left a bit during taxi, and the rudder is a bit biased to the
left. Is this a landing gear issue or a rudder spring tension issue? The
nosegear seems pretty fragile and shimmies if I don't keep the nose light with
elevator. (It does appear to be serviced properly.)
3. Blew out both nylo seal brake lines today... got the plane
stopped Fred Flintsone style before I ran into anything. The lines in the
cockpit are still pliable and flexible, but the portion of the lines in the gear
wells are brittle and broke easy when we tore it apart. There appeared to be
some heat damage/discoloring there, even though it was within the black plastic
cover. Thoughts? Parts already on order from AC Spruce.
Just seems to me that there are some things about the small
tail that make it a plane that you have to be careful about when slow on
approach, but it isn't insurmountable. Just have to know to be careful around
that part of the envelope. Full flaps? I doubt it...
Looking forward to your responses, and thanks for any
input!
Scotty G
Dago Red Unlimited Air Race
Team
WarbirdAeroPress.com
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