27% 170B build
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I hope you get it to the Columbus, NM convention!
'53 B-model N146YS SN:25713
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
50th Anniversary of Flight Model. Winner-Best Original 170B, 100th Anniversary of Flight Convention.
An originality nut (mostly) for the right reasons.
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n2582d wrote:I'm looking forward to the YouTube video of the first flight with test pilot Felix the cat strapped in!
Me too, put a GoPro on the bill of your ball cap so we can see what you see. And there should be enough useful load to carry at least one GoPro in the plane looking out the windshield!
Richard Pulley
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
2014-2016 TIC170A Past President
1951 170A, N1715D, s/n 20158, O-300D
Owned from 1973 to 1984.
Bought again in 2006 after 22 years.
It's not for sale!
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Looking great, Arash!
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I hope that's tongue-in-cheek, Arash. I would be in federal prison serving consecutive life sentences if the 400-foot rule were a real thing, as much as I've violated them over the years. I've almost spent as much time in E airspace at the top of an aerobatic box flying pattern and IMAC as I have in G.Aryana wrote:I went to buy the altimeter telemetry unit, but it's been discontinued. I got lucky and found a brand new one all sealed up on eBay for half price. Plugged it in and got it working no problem. The accuracy seems pretty good. I can set an alarm to tell me when I'm at or above 400 feet AGL so I can stay legal and within the proper airspace. I don't want to ever fill out a NASA ASRS form for my RC airplane.
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The 400 foot rule is within 3 miles of an airport.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF
We used to regularly fly 3 meter gliders to 1,000. A good winch launch can put you at 400 feet.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF
We used to regularly fly 3 meter gliders to 1,000. A good winch launch can put you at 400 feet.
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Lots of AMA sanctioned events are held at airports with concurrent full-scale operations. The problem isn't us (meaning AMA members like you, Arash, Bruce, Doug, myself), it's the meathead Phantom owners that have no interest in abiding by any rules set forth by any SIG or governing body.bagarre wrote:The 400 foot rule is within 3 miles of an airport.
http://www.modelaircraft.org/files/105.PDF
We used to regularly fly 3 meter gliders to 1,000. A good winch launch can put you at 400 feet.
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As a PSA for all you big model builders, the full set of Falco plans and construction manuals are available free of charge on the seqair.com website. Alfred's retirement gift to the world.n2582d wrote:I was thinking the same thing -- wish we could have the cantilever wing on the 170. But, like Richard said, there are compromises. This latest service letter for the Cardinal makes one thankful for the simplicity of the 170 wing design.Aryana wrote:I agree Richard. I'm always envious of 190/195 and 177 owners when I see how much less obstructed their underwing area is.
Arash, beautiful work. That is one large airplane! Seems to me that it would only be a little more work to build a Falco. Some good deals to be had there as it looks like Sequoia is out of business. In all your spare time you could have a side business completing Falco's, Vari Viggen's, etc. gathering dust in basements and garages!
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Arash, I'm looking forward to the day when I see you "big" 170 in a formation flight video with you "little" 170!
Kyle
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
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Careful Arash, that's what I did.
BTW the 27% yokes are on the 3D printer today. Thanks for the ping. Got too many projects right now, but they're all cool projects...
BTW the 27% yokes are on the 3D printer today. Thanks for the ping. Got too many projects right now, but they're all cool projects...
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I grabbed them a couple of days ago. I would love to build a Falco someday. They're sexy airplanes!falco wrote:As a PSA for all you big model builders, the full set of Falco plans and construction manuals are available free of charge on the seqair.com website. Alfred's retirement gift to the world.n2582d wrote:I was thinking the same thing -- wish we could have the cantilever wing on the 170. But, like Richard said, there are compromises. This latest service letter for the Cardinal makes one thankful for the simplicity of the 170 wing design.Aryana wrote:I agree Richard. I'm always envious of 190/195 and 177 owners when I see how much less obstructed their underwing area is.
Arash, beautiful work. That is one large airplane! Seems to me that it would only be a little more work to build a Falco. Some good deals to be had there as it looks like Sequoia is out of business. In all your spare time you could have a side business completing Falco's, Vari Viggen's, etc. gathering dust in basements and garages!
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There is a guy with a Falco that occasionally drops in for gas at Westover Field in Jackson,CA. It is a beautiful building job and he says it flys as good or better than it looks.
I have always been surprized that the Falco was never picked up for production by someone or some company. I guess dhat being made of wood is just too labor intensive for a practical production project. I can't help but think it would be a winner as beautiful as it looks and apparently handles.
I have always been surprized that the Falco was never picked up for production by someone or some company. I guess dhat being made of wood is just too labor intensive for a practical production project. I can't help but think it would be a winner as beautiful as it looks and apparently handles.
BL
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Hello Mr. Aryana,
Please confirm that you plan to register your drone with the FAA prior to test flight phase. This is absolutely critical to national airspace safety and national security.
We appreciate your compliance in this matter.
Please confirm that you plan to register your drone with the FAA prior to test flight phase. This is absolutely critical to national airspace safety and national security.
We appreciate your compliance in this matter.
Federal Aviation Administration | Classic Certified Aircraft Compliance Division
6425 Denning Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
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6425 Denning Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
"We're from the FAA, and we're here to help"
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Yikes! Those guys sound super serious, Arash.
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After seeing all the news releases today about the $5 dollar registration, this brought a smile to my face.The FAA wrote:Hello Mr. Aryana,
Please confirm that you plan to register your drone with the FAA prior to test flight phase. This is absolutely critical to national airspace safety and national security.
We appreciate your compliance in this matter.
Arash, you sure you want YOUR N number on this thing?
Kyle
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
54 B N1932C
57 BMW Isetta
Best original 170B - Dearborn, MI 2005
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A friend emailed me the one on the Virgin 747. Impressive!
Miles
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