Cessna 180 Group Build

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby Mitch » Sun Dec 02, 2012 9:18 am

I never mind getting advice... I think all the pieces are done, but not assembled... When I got off the ship with this model (Some time ago) I was suppose to finish it... But alas... that was not to be. Sometimes I do not finish what I start :( Going back to my ship now and the Fokker Factory :D
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby r wheatley » Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:40 pm

I just wanted thank you guys for all the info on this thread, I have read and reread it Ihave my 180 but am in the middle of building a p-40 (500) .I for one would love to see more build threads like this, its nice to learn little tips and the methods used in the build, thanks again !!

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby Phugoid » Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:24 pm

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby oldflyer21 » Tue Dec 11, 2012 1:38 pm

Hello All,

I too am late to the party, but I have a 180 kit in hand and am going to start back at the start of this thread and see what I can do.

It has been way too many years, but I used to build and fly r/c gliders, so I am used to trying to build light and straight.

My goal is to try and take some of these smaller Guillows kits and electrify them for indoor r/c flight. I also want to try my hand at rubber powered outdoor flight, so I see I am in the right spot to get all sorts of info.

I have everything I need for this model, except for some decent rubber for the motor. Anyone know of a Canadian supplier?

Cheers

Tom
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby Phugoid » Thu Dec 13, 2012 11:50 am

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby oldflyer21 » Sat Dec 15, 2012 12:21 pm

Thanks for that link.... all sorts of interesting stuff over there
Cheers,

Tom
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby cutter » Sat Dec 15, 2012 4:53 pm

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Started on the repairs of my 180. It's only been a year. :oops:
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby Phugoid » Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:35 am

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby cutter » Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:20 am

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Thanks for the advice Andrew. Gathering parts for filling in the gaps. I think I will fill
in top and bottom. The clay weight fell out in the crash. I would prefer to add more
balsa and less clay. Tail of a Lancer in the photo just for fun. Adam
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby cutter » Sun Dec 23, 2012 8:57 pm

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All fixed, just need to balance then ready to fly.
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby Phugoid » Mon Dec 24, 2012 4:01 am

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby cutter » Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:09 pm

All balanced and ready to go. No extra weight added. AUW with the rubber 32.5
Now I need a calm day. I hope to get a video, stay tuned. Adam
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby Phugoid » Mon Dec 24, 2012 2:47 pm

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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

Postby cutter » Sat Dec 29, 2012 11:02 am

The attempt was made, but it was a failure. Wind was about 5mph or less but the temp is
30 degrees. I got about 250 winds and the motor snapped. Rubber was lubed but I think It was
just too cold. The Lancer had a 20 second flight with around 200 turns. I think I will wait
until April for next try. Adam
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Re: Cessna 180 Group Build

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