You are SO CLOSE to the first flight now. Thank you for allowing us to follow your adventure. Brings back memories of our first flight on our home built Kitfox.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, It got my pulse going when that tail wheel lifted. You are a superb engineer, keep on doing what you are doing.😃
Very interested in your final engineering exploitation of the tailwheel : ) the tail unit was certainly flying under total control, well done brother 😊
you are the most patient man in the world, always making it better! Thanks for let us be a part of your community, warm regards, stay save, always a smooth landing- your fan from Salzburg Austia
The first run had me looking at the angle btwn cowl and runway stripe to prove tail lift. Then 2nd run proved the view. Made me excited/nervous 'cause I thought you were going to push it and leave the ground. Really looking good and like the new whl.
So you're so thorough however you did not check for that o-ring on your drain plug really? So when are you going to fly it already or is there more things you need to fix that don't need fixed
Start hopping It Off The Runway man I remember these things way back in the 1990s. WAR had a whole bunch of plans for sale. Jurca's plans were my favorite fantasy... They were all wood. FW 190 100% replica was on my mind, but I couldn't acquire a DC-3 engine LOL
@@Dynodon64 you can still buy them there are a few flying in the world, and they're almost identical as the real one and in some cases actually stronger. But finding an inverted Ranger V12 is a big problem
Oh, boy! It is really looking good and very much in good stable control. I think you are very close to your first flight. As a former EAA Flight Advisor may I recommend you do not advertise (and draw a crowd) on the day of your first flight. I personally witnessed two disasters because the builder/pilot felt pressure to perform up to the expectations of the crowd. They were distracted and each person failed to check some obvious things prior to flight. One got in the air and then nearly crashed due to CG issues the other had a serious oil leak AND a radio failure. The ground crew could not advise resulting in partial engine failure. No serious injuries, though. Best of luck - Sir.
My first flight will happen whenever it feels right. I will not advertise it. Besides, no one ever comes down with me to watch. I just go when the weather is nice.
Fantastic progress Don! You are tracking centerline more closely each time you go out. Awesome stuff. One thing we don't think much of but your main gear tire pressure can make your first few landings either really nice or really bouncy. Too much pressure and you'll skip/bounce on touchdown--less pressure will be more forgiving and won't bounce you back up in the air. You'll have to play with the pressure on the mains until you like it but it can really make a difference. Way to go---nicely done.
@3:55... She got REALLY LIGHT! You had he standing straight up and she wanted to fly! I know it's going to take a few more runs, before you get a good feeling for flight. So, is there a flap setting for take-off? (Something like 10 degree's?) Or, is it recommended you take off with no flaps? My GoPro 7 does the same thing with the video files that your camera does; it records continuously, but it creates 8 minute files. I'm not sure why it doesn't create one big file either. I used to fiddle around with the cheap Chinese "Action Cameras", but they kept dying on me; so I bit the bullet and bought the GoPro-7 about five years ago.
How does the engine cool? It doesn't appear that there is enough air outlets or cowl flaps to allow for enough engine cooling. I know you have a smaller radiator and propeller wash but heated air still needs somewhere to escape, doesn't it?
I am enjoying watching your videos. There is a lot of good information. I am building a War Corsair. What new tail wheel are you using now? I would like to get one. Thank you
Wow, Don, that tailwheel looked rock-steady during slow and high-speed taxis on both runs (when we could see it before the camera moved during run #1). Your bird looked well settled on the mains when the tail lifted and looked fantastic. Great day to be sure! Congratulations, your persistence is paying off! We you trying to think of the blue Scott towels?!
A bunch of us went flying yesterday, down near Culpepper VA. It wasn't verry good because of light rain. I took only two flights, one in PA 18 100" WS and another in my 86" P-51. I wish I could have the weather of today, yesterday!! Did I miss an episode on your seat belt fix? Even though you're first run, and camera moved I could tell the tail was off the ground by looking at the angle between the runway and the Hose Nose! Thanks for bringing us along Dynodon. 😃
Haven't touched the seatbelt yet. That's why I left part of the first run in. So you could tell the tail was up from looking at the nose drop to the back ground.
You let the plane get ripping down the runway much faster than necessary for the first bunch of take offs, and usually the first bunch of flights are 1: gain a whole bunch of altitude. 2: Slow the plane down enough to induce stall while 3 mistakes high, record the speed that it stalls, that is your minimum speed for take offs and landings.... and never allow the plane to get below that speed.
There is an expected range for takeoff. Based on what others have gotten with their planes of the same design. Right now, I know it needs to go faster than 60 mph. My best guess is I will need close to 70 mph. It is very light on the wheels at 60. If you let the plane takeoff on its own, by that I mean, don't force it off by pulling back on the stick, that becomes the minimum speed needed. That's also the correct way to takeoff.
Hi Don you are sounding super happy with your progress with your little Corsair (compared to a WWII example) looking forward to your first flight, what would be your lift off speed be? great viewing all the best from NZ.
👍👍WOW that was so smooth and steady! It won't be long now before your landing gear position lever and indicator lights get a real workout. OK Don, here's a stupid question that's been nagging me for a while watching your taxi tests. I see that your head is always far forward in the cockpit, near the windshield bow. Are you purposely leaning forward to try to see over the nose or is your seat angled forward a bit? I ask because that position looks to be a bit unnatural. I would think that your head, and upper body, would be close to the rear cockpit bulkhead. Anyway, just an armchair pilot's observation. Good luck with your first flight, which seems to be soon now that you've got all the small squawks sorted out. 😁
On real corsairs they had a problem with them because they were too stiff on the main struts and they made the Marines use them on land only the British softened them up and made them good for carriers looks like you got a little vibration on your main truck I'm just I don't know nothing about it
That's the kind of thinking that gets people killed. Testing an airplane is a very organized and lengthy process. You go down the test card an item at a time util you clear it. Experienced test pilots always comment; "it will fly when it's ready to fly." If you push it you will usually run into trouble.
That was either you flying into Oshkosh or a bloody doppelgänger. If it was you then congratulations mate. 🎉❤. .
You are SO CLOSE to the first flight now. Thank you for allowing us to follow your adventure. Brings back memories of our first flight on our home built Kitfox.
It is getting very close, and it feels real good too.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, It got my pulse going when that tail wheel lifted.
You are a superb engineer, keep on doing what you are doing.😃
You were perfectly horizontal that time. Very nice. Enjoyed that.
Yes, it was level.
I would have to get her in the air now. All systems go. Ground: Go. Tower: Go. Audience:Go.
Pilot: Let’s Go 🎉🎉🎉
It's coming.
Very interested in your final engineering exploitation of the tailwheel : ) the tail unit was certainly flying under total control, well done brother 😊
Thanks
Great job don 😊 Love that the tail wheel is not so raggedy now 😊 Can't wait to see your first flight😊
It's getting so close now! I'm starting to get excited to see it go up now!
It's going very well.
She's looking really close to lifting off Don! She's coming along GR8! Enjoying watching your progress!
For a brief moment, I thought it was off. It felt too smooth. But due to the camera shake, I couldn't tell if it lifted off a little.
Getting closer and closer. Have a great week!
you are the most patient man in the world, always making it better! Thanks for let us be a part of your community, warm regards, stay save, always a smooth landing- your fan from Salzburg Austia
Thanks
The first run had me looking at the angle btwn cowl and runway stripe to prove tail lift. Then 2nd run proved the view. Made me excited/nervous 'cause I thought you were going to push it and leave the ground. Really looking good and like the new whl.
Anyone else start rotating your head to the right towards the end of the first 2 minutes 🤣? Nice job again Don! That gal wants to fly!
That was cool, looked like you having a blast! Thanks Don.
So you're so thorough however you did not check for that o-ring on your drain plug really?
So when are you going to fly it already or is there more things you need to fix that don't need fixed
Don will definitely find something else to tinker with
There will always be somethings you can make better. Not an O ring, a crush gasket. No I didn't catch it, shit happens.
congratulations your getting closer i can't wait to see your hard work paying off
Looks like that bird wants to fly!
On the second run, it felt like it was off. Very smooth, couldn't tell if the wheels were still on the ground.
Start hopping It Off The Runway man I remember these things way back in the 1990s. WAR had a whole bunch of plans for sale.
Jurca's plans were my favorite fantasy... They were all wood.
FW 190 100% replica was on my mind, but I couldn't acquire a DC-3 engine LOL
My friend bought the plans for the Jurca P40. He still has them.
@@Dynodon64 you can still buy them there are a few flying in the world, and they're almost identical as the real one and in some cases actually stronger. But finding an inverted Ranger V12 is a big problem
Oh, boy! It is really looking good and very much in good stable control. I think you are very close to your first flight. As a former EAA Flight Advisor may I recommend you do not advertise (and draw a crowd) on the day of your first flight. I personally witnessed two disasters because the builder/pilot felt pressure to perform up to the expectations of the crowd. They were distracted and each person failed to check some obvious things prior to flight. One got in the air and then nearly crashed due to CG issues the other had a serious oil leak AND a radio failure. The ground crew could not advise resulting in partial engine failure. No serious injuries, though.
Best of luck - Sir.
My first flight will happen whenever it feels right. I will not advertise it. Besides, no one ever comes down with me to watch. I just go when the weather is nice.
She is wanting to fly!!!! Have you started on your tail wheel endorsement yet?
Fantastic progress Don! You are tracking centerline more closely each time you go out. Awesome stuff. One thing we don't think much of but your main gear tire pressure can make your first few landings either really nice or really bouncy. Too much pressure and you'll skip/bounce on touchdown--less pressure will be more forgiving and won't bounce you back up in the air. You'll have to play with the pressure on the mains until you like it but it can really make a difference. Way to go---nicely done.
These gear legs have springs in them. They can bounce really good.
Don't rely on a lock nut. Always add a safety wire
Very happy to wait for a safe flight... keep up the great work!
Thanks
I will be following up your progress . So far so good . I hope to see you flying soon
It's going well.
Good work Captain! Your getting closer to go time!👍
Your the Man!! Actually you are a WAG---= What a Guy!! This is Awesome following along on your adventure. Thanks for sharing.
Was there somebody actually flying in this video.🤣
Nope. It’s really a car disguised as an airplane.😁
Common Dyno get the girl up!!!
Love you videos appreciate your attention to detail keep up the good work
Thank you.
@3:55... She got REALLY LIGHT! You had he standing straight up and she wanted to fly! I know it's going to take a few more runs, before you get a good feeling for flight. So, is there a flap setting for take-off? (Something like 10 degree's?) Or, is it recommended you take off with no flaps? My GoPro 7 does the same thing with the video files that your camera does; it records continuously, but it creates 8 minute files. I'm not sure why it doesn't create one big file either. I used to fiddle around with the cheap Chinese "Action Cameras", but they kept dying on me; so I bit the bullet and bought the GoPro-7 about five years ago.
No flaps are used for takeoffs. Some aircraft you can use @10degrees to help with short field takeoffs.
That is beautiful.
Where is DynoDon? A while since this video. Hope he and the Corsair are OK.
Yes, I am fine and so is the plane. We have been in a heat wave for over a week. Too hot and humid to do anything. No end in site.
Good to hear! (But not about the heat!)
That was fricking cool Don! Thanks!
Tail wheel AUTHORITY! BZ!
Do you have any current tail wheel Time!
11 Days with no video, Don. I hope all's well.
I am fine, and so is the plane. We have been in a heat wave for over a week. Too hot and humid to do anything. Right now, there is no end in site.
@@Dynodon64 Tell me about it, sweating bullets and not even doing anything here as well, thanks for the reply, stay cool!
Looking great! Tail wheel looks about buttoned up!
I like it. I would just like to get a larger bearing and axle shaft in it.
So looking forward to you flying the plane - looks great - shame the camera moved…
I'll keep working on the camera problem as I keep tests going.
How does the engine cool? It doesn't appear that there is enough air outlets or cowl flaps to allow for enough engine cooling. I know you have a smaller radiator and propeller wash but heated air still needs somewhere to escape, doesn't it?
A water-cooled engine doesn't need air flowing over it. The radiators are in the leading edge of the wings. That's where it gets cooled.
Exciting!
Good job 👍
I am enjoying watching your videos. There is a lot of good information. I am building a War Corsair. What new tail wheel are you using now? I would like to get one. Thank you
Wow, Don, that tailwheel looked rock-steady during slow and high-speed taxis on both runs (when we could see it before the camera moved during run #1). Your bird looked well settled on the mains when the tail lifted and looked fantastic. Great day to be sure! Congratulations, your persistence is paying off! We you trying to think of the blue Scott towels?!
Yes other than the camera shake, the plane was very stable and smooth at speed. Scott towels, yes.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
When she was tail up and level, she looked very light. Much throttle left?
Those runs were under 3500 rpm. Full throttle is 5800 rpm.
Don, looks good but you have got to change the "victory kills" decals because they are way out of scale for the airplane.
Yea, not a fan of them. The plane should at least be flown before adding decorations that indicate a flying aircraft.
I sized them from original images online. They are pretty close to half scale.
@@GrogHambone It's only a replica and a tribute to Pappy Boytington's photo op of his 20th kill story.
amazing job!! when are you planning on the maiden??
Not going to be planned. It will happen when it feels right.
@@Dynodon64 the best way to do it!! Such an amazing job on this masterpiece
🛩️ nice. Do you know what take off speed is for lift off? Any idea of top speed possible?
I kinda remember him saying somewhere in the 70's,Top speed guess would be 125mph.
Take off @65+, Top speed @200 mph
@@Curtislow2 Top Speed @ 200 mph
@@Dynodon64 wow! 200 is impressive
@@Dynodon64 WOW 200mph is impressive.
A bunch of us went flying yesterday, down near Culpepper VA. It wasn't verry good because of light rain. I took only two flights, one in PA 18 100" WS and another in my 86" P-51. I wish I could have the weather of today, yesterday!!
Did I miss an episode on your seat belt fix?
Even though you're first run, and camera moved I could tell the tail was off the ground by looking at the angle between the runway and the Hose Nose!
Thanks for bringing us along Dynodon.
😃
Haven't touched the seatbelt yet. That's why I left part of the first run in. So you could tell the tail was up from looking at the nose drop to the back ground.
Maybe a dumb question, but if you don't know what the takeoff speed is of the aircraft, how do you take off safely?
You let the plane get ripping down the runway much faster than necessary for the first bunch of take offs, and usually the first bunch of flights are 1: gain a whole bunch of altitude. 2: Slow the plane down enough to induce stall while 3 mistakes high, record the speed that it stalls, that is your minimum speed for take offs and landings.... and never allow the plane to get below that speed.
There is an expected range for takeoff. Based on what others have gotten with their planes of the same design. Right now, I know it needs to go faster than 60 mph. My best guess is I will need close to 70 mph. It is very light on the wheels at 60. If you let the plane takeoff on its own, by that I mean, don't force it off by pulling back on the stick, that becomes the minimum speed needed. That's also the correct way to takeoff.
I’m a bit concerned that Don’s been dark for so long😢.
It’s 8-3-24.
Everything is fine, just been having a heat wave. Too hot and humid. Going to try and go to the airport tonight.
Again tailwheel test?
Yes, a new one. But the main test was the two runs with the tail up.
Hi Don you are sounding super happy with your progress with your little Corsair (compared to a WWII example)
looking forward to your first flight, what would be your lift off speed be? great viewing all the best from NZ.
I believe it will be over 65 mph.
👍👍WOW that was so smooth and steady! It won't be long now before your landing gear position lever and indicator lights get a real workout.
OK Don, here's a stupid question that's been nagging me for a while watching your taxi tests. I see that your head is always far forward in the cockpit, near the windshield bow. Are you purposely leaning forward to try to see over the nose or is your seat angled forward a bit? I ask because that position looks to be a bit unnatural. I would think that your head, and upper body, would be close to the rear cockpit bulkhead. Anyway, just an armchair pilot's observation. Good luck with your first flight, which seems to be soon now that you've got all the small squawks sorted out. 😁
That's just the way the seat is. Can't be changed. All of the WAR models are the same.
On real corsairs they had a problem with them because they were too stiff on the main struts and they made the Marines use them on land only the British softened them up and made them good for carriers looks like you got a little vibration on your main truck I'm just I don't know nothing about it
When the plane was on the mains, it was very smooth. The wind at that airspeed was making the camera vibrate.
What kind of airplane is Fred`s? Was it a Taylor monoplane? sounded good and strong........Jim
I think it is a Sonic.
😮dude just fly it or put it on your lawn already.
I'm getting there. I'm in no hurry. If you want to see planes fly, go watch Trent Palmers channel.
That's the kind of thinking that gets people killed. Testing an airplane is a very organized and lengthy process. You go down the test card an item at a time util you clear it. Experienced test pilots always comment; "it will fly when it's ready to fly." If you push it you will usually run into trouble.
nice
Looks Kind of Small in Diameter...Just Saying...
It was smaller before.
Getting close to flying….👍
That second run felt so smooth, I thought it might have been off the ground.
Two thumbs up!👍👍! Screw my last comment in the previous video. "FLY DAMIT, FLY!"😂❤ Tail wheel: "Check!"
Maybe let some of the air out of your tires
Tire pressures are good. Vibration was from the air at speed.