Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 2m Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 25/08/07 01:02 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/07 01:02 PM (edited) I am flying the beech on tuesday.... However it apparently has the 350hp race tuned motor currently residing under the hood..I have always found that a beechcraft (no matter what style single screw) overtuned is hard to hold takeoff direction down the runway on full-power takeoff. Higher powered engines and narrow landing gear probably greatly contribute to this instability. Also have found the rudder to be very sensitive unless under hard load. Unfortunately they have to use partial power for take off until airborne which restricts runway availabilty.I reckon that it's no F-4 but it is a very stout, honest, machineWhat are your thoughts? Edited 25/08/07 01:08 PM by Blonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 4m 20d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 25/08/07 01:17 PM Share Posted 25/08/07 01:17 PM When you do get it, keep an eye on the fuel gauge, dont want Blonk coming through the roof at 3am, because he has run out of fuel again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 2m Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 25/08/07 01:23 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/07 01:23 PM Thanks for the reminder....Why dont they make these anymore..Aeronca LC - 39 SpecificationsLength 22 ft. 4 in.Height 7 ft. 0 in.Wingspan 36 ft. 0 in.Total Wing Area 150 sq. ft.Cruising Speed 208 mphCruising Range 520 milesEmpty Weight 1,034 lbs.Gross Weight 1,680 lbs.Oil Capacity 3 gal.Fuel Capacity 39 gal.Maximum Speed 223 mphService Ceiling 16,000 ft.Serial Number 41123-6Price at Factory $5,678Engine 490 hp, Warner Scarab Jr., 522 cubic inch, 5-cylinder radial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPV TRANNY Im the one and only Donating Members 3,557 Member For: 19y 10m 20d Gender: Male Location: In my house Posted 25/08/07 01:28 PM Share Posted 25/08/07 01:28 PM I am flying the beech on tuesday.... However it apparently has the 350hp race tuned motor currently residing under the hood..I have always found that a beechcraft (no matter what style single screw) overtuned is hard to hold takeoff direction down the runway on full-power takeoff. Higher powered engines and narrow landing gear probably greatly contribute to this instability. Also have found the rudder to be very sensitive unless under hard load. Unfortunately they have to use partial power for take off until airborne which restricts runway availabilty.I reckon that it's no F-4 but it is a very stout, honest, machineWhat are your thoughts?If the budget allows,a Cessna 210 centurian turbo is the go.We had one.It was quicker then a Beechcraft c55 baron at altituide(220kts) and had good visability and is easy to fly.It was close too $250k thou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seventytwo Still have a turbo, it's just on a diesel. Lifetime Members 5,368 Member For: 19y 4m 20d Gender: Male Location: The 8th Dimension Posted 25/08/07 01:29 PM Share Posted 25/08/07 01:29 PM (edited) All ways thought these would be good to play with.I think they are made by the guy who designed and built Starship. Edited 25/08/07 01:31 PM by seventytwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 2m Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 25/08/07 01:32 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/07 01:32 PM (edited) If the budget allows,a Cessna 210 centurian turbo is the go.We had one.It was quicker then a Beechcraft c55 baron at altituide(220kts) and had good visability and is easy to fly.It was close too $250k thou.The 210 is a great plane, with good airspeed simply because you can pull the wheels up..It really is just a 182 with retractables for 100k more.. The 182 with a good wog tune would flog the 210 wheels out and allHavent even looked at a 210 cause it is outta my league at this stage, but I know where you are coming from Daz Edited 25/08/07 01:34 PM by Blonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 2m Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 25/08/07 01:50 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/07 01:50 PM (edited) While searching for Beech Craft Bonanza (my dream machine) I found this.......My very first Skydive (yes that's me in the middle) 20 something years ago.....Comment as you likeI found myself on the internetI like the quote"If riding in an aeroplane if flying, than riding in a boat should be called swimmingYa aint really doing it until ya get out of the F uck er!!!!"Or words to that effect..... Edited 25/08/07 02:02 PM by Blonk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 2m Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 25/08/07 03:03 PM Author Share Posted 25/08/07 03:03 PM When you do get it, keep an eye on the fuel gauge, dont want Blonk coming through the roof at 3am, because he has run out of fuel again Few photo's from the next Blonk Cruise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groper Member 611 Member For: 17y 9m 26d Posted 25/08/07 10:20 PM Share Posted 25/08/07 10:20 PM have you seen/considered the burt rutan canards? like the long ezy etccan fly acroos the country on a single tank...very fast, efficient etclooks very unique/slickjumping out of them is outa the question though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saleen Big Gun Donating Members 4,170 Member For: 22y 1m 17d Gender: Male Location: NSW Posted 26/08/07 10:52 AM Share Posted 26/08/07 10:52 AM My next ride is ya mum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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