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GMP Cricket |
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Completion |
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The completed model from the left hand side next to a Futaba Field Force 8 for size comparison. |
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Another shot from the right hand side. |
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A common complaint of the design was that during
the starting procedure the geometry to the tail boom could be altered to the
detriment of the tail drive. For safety the model should have one firm hand
on the rotor head during the starting procedure. The other hand will be
controlling the starter motor that needs to be held firmly against the
starter cone. Downward pressure on the main rotor head could flatten the
undercarriage. Altering the rear undercarriage will impact the tail boom
stays that are bolted to the rear undercarriage. Any change to the geometry
may impact the smooth running of the tail drive shaft that runs into the tail
boom through a narrow slot. To combat this problem a stand was made so that no amount of pressure on the rotor head will distort the undercarriage. Two blocks of wood have been prepared so that the chassis cannot move during the starting procedure. |
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The completed model sitting on the stand ready to be started. |
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The model ready for take off. |
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After a successful test flight it is placed in its safe final resting place. |
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Webmaster: John Neasham |
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