Winter project is almost ready

[Oliver]

My YAK 54 ended up looking like a kit after the last flight, except the pieced didn't resemble anything that was laser cut.
My new plane is almost ready to go. It is a Hanger 9 Sundowner, and so far I am fairly pleased with how it is coming together. Instead of using a gasoline engine like the YAK had, I have decided to go with a fuel guzzling 4 stroke nitro engine. I figure with the number of flights I do, spending the extra on fuel will not result in any dramatic savings. Besides, the sound of the 4 stroke is beautiful. The YAK ended after the receiver battery pack failed. This time round there are two battery packs.

[Elgreco]

Most important tool when building a kit :

Beer.;)

[turkana]

If Oli if we get our s... engines started...lol! Regards Pete

[Oliver]

Beer is good. What else can you do while waiting for epoxy to harden ?

[finnegan]

Nice plane Oliver.
The Sundowner is the one I would get if I go nitro(gas).
I heard that it's very fast if it has the right engine.

[turkana]

IF Oli gets the Engine running it should be fast. Oli just check if your carbopening is free lol! Regards Pete

[Oliver]

It should be faster than the YAK, but speed is not the main goal. Some sport flying would be nice. I am not ready for 3D.
As to cleaning the carb, it is pretty clean. No oil or rubber caps found in sight. It has run a few times to break it in, but I think the new Saito just doesn't like to be flipped with a stick when it is -20C outside and is being stubborn.
By the way, I got myself an electric starter. Just have to wait for the spinner adapter to come and we'll see how that works out.

[turkana]

Diden t you say you hate batteries!! The starter need one....! :D

[Oliver]

Batteries are evil. Anything battery powered is evil. But, sometimes you have to join the dark side to move ahead.
Hmmm....maybe I could design a pedal powered starter.

[turkana]

no but remember my brushless generator. ask the guys at your work. regards pete