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Title: New Hellcat
Post by: Austin on Thu, 02/21/13, 05:27 PM

After a couple of years and many delays, I finished my Hellcat. It is a Byron kit but I only used the fuse as most of the other stuff was not correct. It weights 27 pounds. Has not flown yet.
Austin Goodwin
Mesa, AZ.

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: rcphotog on Thu, 02/21/13, 07:59 PM

Hey Austin,

The Hellcat looks terrific!
I think I just found the cover-model for next year's Warbird Calendar ;D
oo-la-la!
Break-a-leg ( best of luck ) on the maiden.
Ken.
ps; tell March to come in like a Lamb this year & not like a Lion! ;D ;D

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: Michael on Fri, 02/22/13, 03:22 PM

Exceptionally nice model, Austin.  Good luck with the maiden.

Mike

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: Mitchell Baker on Fri, 02/22/13, 04:16 PM

Great job Austin!! Wish I was able to make it out there to see the thing....

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: Badams on Fri, 02/22/13, 04:18 PM

Looks great Austin, Good luck with the Maiden.
Let us know how it goes.

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: Randy Warkentin on Fri, 02/22/13, 06:02 PM

I will be looking forward to seeing it in person Austin it looks great.

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: homepylon on Fri, 02/22/13, 06:18 PM

Looks great, Austin. What are you using for power?

Brad

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: Austin on Sat, 02/23/13, 08:31 AM

It's powered by a 3W 60 that's been laying around forever but never run. It seems to run OK although I had to make a baffle and put it in front of the carb as it running way to rich with the cowl on. I'm tentatively planning on bringing it up to the qualifier in Fresno.
Austin

Title: Re: New Hellcat
Post by: Skymaster on Wed, 02/27/13, 04:18 PM

Hey Austin! Looks great! That 3W should fly her just fine. Great Job! Let us know how the maiden goes.