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Well I'm afraid I can't be of much help. I think Mike McKusick made an instrument pods awhile back, but I don't know if he still does. Mine is not for sale at this time. Maybe George or Shannon know another source for instrument pods.
Sorry I couldn't be more help.
MarkDJ.
Statistics: Posted by lazflyn — Fri Mar 25, 2005 7:30 am
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Thankx
Chris.
Statistics: Posted by rcflyer40t — Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:39 pm
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Statistics: Posted by Guest — Thu Feb 24, 2005 7:36 pm
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I used to do most of my flying in the fall and winter. I had a snowmobile and the equipment to keep me warm. A full face helmut is a must! If dressed warm you can fly comfortably as low as -10C. That's where I draw the line and sometimes when you go up 1000ft it is actually a little warmer (because cold air sinks). Winter time is usually very calm and all those fields to land in if engine quits. The lazair seems to performs best in these conditions. Never have to worry about overheating the engine, props have better bite in the dense air and the lift from the Lazair is awesome. sorry I'm rambling on and on...
Just a note, never use alchohol type gas line antifreeze, use the other stuff that sounds like "isopurple" (don't know how to spell it) "Isopurple" doesn't separate the mixed oil from the gas and it doesn't attack the gaskets in the fuel pump or carb.
Daffy
Statistics: Posted by daffy1029 — Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:34 pm
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Daffy,
Two things are separating me from flying right now. #1 is stupidity. That seems to be a common theme in my life. Two is I don't have a helmet with a cover that allows for some comm to take place. The airport I fly out of gets busy at times with a flight school and corporate jets in and out. I prefer to fly knowing who else is out there in the sky. I have flown in some very cold conditions, but my face seems to not like playing the role of aircraft windshield. Nor do my feet and knees like being the nosecone of the airplane. Oh...just thinking about it makes me shivvvvveeer. What's Mike Mckusick's number again...
Back to the stupidity part (the #1 reason to not fly). Well I managed to find a way to damage the spar box. I refuse to fly it now as the damage is very structural even though there is little damage. How the damage came about was the da... the wonderful series 2 gear is too close to the cg. The landing was great till I hit a side marker with the wing that I didn't see. This veered the plane off the side of the road. The plane flipped up on the nose and that was that. As far as damage goes: Both wings came out great except for the spar box got a little crinkle. Anyone ever had to fix a spar box?
George,
I would ask if I could come down and see the progress, maybe learn a little. But, I don't think I will. Seeing your plane will make me want to "Shannon" my airplane (Very nice restoration by the way, Shannon). I will fly with you when the time comes. I think I will definitely be the camera plane though.
Ozzie,
Just to rub it in, I've got a ASI that is stamped Lazair on it. It goes down to 10 mph. Works great too. I found it to be a bit more accurate than the Hal "tube" type. I really only used the airspeed for a climb reference. There are several asi's on the market that range from 0-80 mph that would be great for Lazair flying. In all my cross countries I basically kept my eyes on the GPS, the fuel, and any sources of lift (oh yah, the view out the window was nice to look at too).
Calm winds,
MarkDJ.
Statistics: Posted by lazflyn — Mon Feb 21, 2005 6:00 am
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So, were are all the vids of Lazairs flying on skies guys! OZZIE
Statistics: Posted by ozzie — Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:46 am
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What an incredible first year you've had. I enjoy reading about your exploits in some very remote places. I'm not so sure I'd go into some of the places you've gone, but it is nice to know you feel confident in the Lazair to take you there and back safely.
As an update on my progress, I'm waiting for a little warm weather to shrink the Tedlar I got on the ailerons and wings just prior to the bitter cold weather. Then I need to apply the finish tape over the Tedlar. I also need a little warm weather before I can apply the Poly-fiber and paint to the wing tips and get them finished. Other than those two things, I want to get the wheel pants painted, wiring in the two tacks, run the pitot tube for the ASI and finish up the gap covers. Not really alot left to do, I just need some warm air in the shop to do it.
I hope to be ready for spring flying here before too long.
George Curtis
Statistics: Posted by lazairiii — Mon Feb 21, 2005 2:04 am
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Daffy
Statistics: Posted by daffy1029 — Sun Feb 20, 2005 1:29 pm
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