Aviatik 30.40

Jecull · 4 September 2009, 09:51 PM

She's looking fine, John! Going to be good to see her all together & in the air. Bert, over on aerodromerc, read through your log & has decided that this coloration is accurate based off your research. His 1/10th will sport your coloration when he gets there.

It would be cool, maybe not possible though, to get the two machines together for a photo op.

JohnFitz · 10 September 2009, 12:36 PM

Well, what can I say? Not gonna get to Rhinebeck this year. Not to make excuses but one of my best friends son will be home from his first tour in Afghanistan and I have to be here for him. I will be going to the Warbirds over Jersey event at the Mercer County R/C club next weekend however. The Aviatik will be much closer to finished then also. Wanted to see how she looks all put together so here are a couple of pics. I am playing around with the static prop and will be making a scale prop hub.
Hope those of you making it to Rhinebeck have good weather and good flying.

Bookmaker · 10 September 2009, 01:50 PM

John, you need to consider bringing it to Georgia in December

SOUTHERN DAWN PATROL

Dale

JohnFitz · 10 September 2009, 05:59 PM

Thanks Dale, what's the weather like there in December?

Bookmaker · 10 September 2009, 08:45 PM

Last year it was a little cooler than the average. During the day it was in the 50's. Friday no clouds and fair winds and comfortable. Saturday, cloudy, winds down the runway, but a little cooler due to no sun. Several pilots and crews spent a fair bit of time in Mac's (Hodges) hobby shop. Mac seemed to like that just fine

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According the the weather data, average highs for those days is in the low 60's.

If you haven't gone to the Hodges Hobby webite and looked at field photos, check it out. Its a great place to fly. There is a link from the SDP website.

Dan_San_Abbott · 11 September 2009, 01:17 PM

Hi John:
I watched and waited for this day to see your Aviatik Parasol assembled and near finished. John It looks great, and please take care of yourself.
Blue skies John,
Dan-San

JohnFitz · 11 September 2009, 06:56 PM

Thanks Dan-San, that is a great compliment coming from you and I am glad you are pleased with the results. It's not perfect but I think it came out pretty good. My foot has pretty much recovered and no signs of a repeat. I will continue to be careful. Cheers.

Dan_San_Abbott · 11 September 2009, 07:57 PM

Hi John:
when you go completing, this will rattle a few cages.
Blue skies,
Dan-San

Lucky Dog · 13 September 2009, 07:50 AM

John, It looks great! Stay well.
Mike

JohnFitz · 15 September 2009, 08:56 PM

Needed to see how she balance's and how much she weighs. Balance will be fine but I am not happy with the weight. The fuselage as it hangs from the scale is 25lbs. this includes all radio stuff, engine and batteries. It could use some more nose weight but with the wing on and 32oz of fuel I think it will be okay. Total weight will be around 30lbs.