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COVERING
Everyone
has their own preferred covering or painting methods. This is
how I did it:
The U/C fairings and wheel spats were first sealed with dope,
then dope and talcum powder, followed by several coats of Dulux
water based spraypack sealer and finish coat. U/C trim was
applied using Solartrim and car trim tape. All other covering
was with Profilm, once again using car trim for line work. the
motor compartment was sealed with epoxy resin after covering.
All trim was then sealed using Feast Watson oiled based
polyurethane clear.
FINAL
PREPARATION AND FLYING
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Having
installed the motor, set up all control linkages, check
the C.G. and ensure that all other pre-flight checks are
completed, it is now time for the moment of truth.
In
the flying department Pinocchio is a real "Dream
Machine". Take-off is straight and true into the wind
with virtually no rudder correction required. |
A touch
of elevator and steady application of throttle results in
rotation within twenty-five metres with smooth, positive climb
out.
Aileron
response is crisp and sensitive, indicating that Pinocchio is in
its true element as a scale model of the full size sports
aerobatic PIEL CP 90.
While
top speed is comparable with most .46 powered recreational
aerobatic models, its excellent handling is evident throughout
the throttle range. It will slow down until you won't believe it
is still flying. Stall from level flight is almost a non-event,
with no tendency to drop a wing. Landing is a breeze, with just
enough speed to keep everything nicely in order. |
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