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RCU Review:
Hangar 9 Clipped Wing Taylorcraft
Contributed by: Erick Royer | Published: December 2002 | Views: 33663 |
Clipped Wing Taylorcraft ARF
INTRODUCTION
H9 TAYLORCRAFT
ZENOAH G-23 ENGINE:
MASTER AIRSCREW
SULLIVAN PRODUCTS
TRU-TURN SPINNERS
SPECIFICATIONS
By Erick Royer
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- Page 1 RCU Review: Hangar 9 Clipped Wing Taylorcraft More On This Product Discussions on this Product Show user ratings Check for Retailers Contributed by: Erick Royer | Published: December 2002 | Views: 33663 | Email this Article | PDF Clipped Wing Taylorcraft ARF By Erick Royer eroyer@rcuniverse.com...
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Page 2: Major Components
I N T R O D U C T I O N The Hangar 9 Clipped Wing Taylorcraft ARF is a replica of a one-of-a-kind full-scale airplane built by renowned aircraft restoration expert, Jim Moss. The Clipped Wing Taylorcraft was flown by Margaret Ritchie when she won the National Aerobatics Advanced Class title in 1961. -
Page 3: Wing Assembly
WING ASSEMBLY: The wing assembly begins with hinging the ailerons to each wing half. They come already in place with CA hinges inserted in the slots. I carefully removed the ailerons from each wing panel and placed a T pin through the center of each CA hinge. This would ensure that the same amount of hinge went into the wing and aileron. - Page 4 AILERON SERVO AND PUSHROD SERVO LEAD AS IT EXITS THE INSTALLATION WINGS CENTER SECTION The final step was to mount the wing to the fuselage. Before you can do this you must first attach the leading edge piece to the opening in front of the windshield former. The block is tapered so you must be sure to install it correctly.
- Page 5 TAIL SECTIONS TAPED WHILE EPOXY SULLIVAN TAIL WHEEL CURES ASSEMBLY LANDING GEAR: With the fuselage upside-down, measure 3 5/8" back from the firewall and make a mark. This will indicate where the front of the landing gear will line up. Drill 4 holes through the landing gear and fuselage.
- Page 6 ENGINE: You have many choices for power on the Taylorcraft from 1.08 to 1.48 size 2-stokes and 1.20 - 1.80 4-stroke glow engines or a gas engine. Much of the decision on the power plant will be based on your flying intentions. I plan on flying this aircraft in a scale manner. I also wanted to install a smoke system so I decided to use the Zenoah G23 gas engine.
- Page 7 vent/overflow line exits through a hole in the fuselage floor. The output side of the smoke pump is connected to the muffler. I had to drill and tap the muffler for a feed nipple. I located it as close to the engine as I could. I had to use a special high heat fuel line for this connection.
- Page 8 IGNITION KILL SWITCH INSTALLED COMPLETED ELEVATOR PUSHROD. IN THE COWL. Now that the pushrod is in place, I connected the clevises to each elevator control horn using the supplied Sullivan clevises and keepers. I connected the other end of the pushrod to the servo also using the supplied Sullivan clevis and keeper.
- Page 9 FINISHING TOUCHES: We are at the final stages of this model. All that is left is to installed the windows, cowl, wing struts and tail braces. Starting with the windows. These are pretty straight forward to install. I was very impressed with the fit. They seemed to almost stay in place with no glue.
- Page 10 WING STRUTS ATTACHED TO THE TAIL BRACES IN PLACE WING. WING STRUT ATTACHED TO THE THE WINDSHIELD IS TAPED IN LANDING GEAR. POSITION WHILE THE GLUE DRIES. These will have to be installed and removed each time you bring the plane to the field. I would recommend having a hex driver and socket in your tool box to make this task much faster.
- Page 11 My first impression of the Zenoah G23 gas engine was that it seemed a bit heavy for its size. I would later realize that this is a non issue for this aircraft. I did notice the craftsmanship on this engine is top notch. (Note: by the time you read this review, Zenoah will be replacing the G23 with the new and more powerful G26.
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Page 12: Flight Performance
When I arrived at the field I took a few minutes to attach the wing and struts. I gave the plane a final ìonce-overî checking all the clevises, servos, etc. This is my first plane with a Zenoah engine. Having worked on other gas engines, I was expecting that it would take the usual lengthy time to get the proper combination of choke and throttle allowing the engine to fire. - Page 13 was able to get a rather large diameter loop with no signs of the plane falling out at the top. Inverted flight required very little down elevator. I tried another loop, this time with the smoke system on. I was really happy with how much smoke the stock G23 muffler put out as I painted a large circle in the sky.
- Page 14 December, 2002 Comments on RCU Review: Hangar 9 Clipped Wing Taylorcraft There are no comments The comments, observations and conclusions made in this review are solely with respect to the particular item the editor reviewed and may not apply generally to similar products by the manufacturer.
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