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raphael150 |
November 13, 2023, 11:09am |
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Hello everyone! My name is Raphael, and I live in Brazil Here is some pics of my Himax Some data: Empty weight 130kg Engine: Brazilian Fortex 4t single Cylinder 440 with a 2.5/1 belt drive Enjoy! |
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raphael150 |
November 13, 2023, 6:51pm |
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flydog |
November 13, 2023, 9:03pm |
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Great job Raphael and welcome to the ETLB |
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raphael150 |
November 13, 2023, 11:09pm |
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Great job Raphael and welcome to the ETLB
Thank you! |
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beragoobruce |
November 14, 2023, 11:43pm |
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Built an Eros - now I'm flying it! Ace
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Looks great Raphael. What is the power of the engine? When is first flight? |
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raphael150 |
November 19, 2023, 11:54pm |
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Looks great Raphael. What is the power of the engine? When is first flight?
Hello Bruce, The power is a tuned 440 stationary single cylinder engine called Fortex. This engine had some parts replaced, and now it is turning 6.300 RPM. Did not measure the static thrust, but it apparently it has lots of power. I am still in the certification process. Meanwhile I am giving the last details to the plane. Soon I will do the first hops. |
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raphael150 |
December 24, 2023, 12:22am |
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beragoobruce |
December 24, 2023, 11:45pm |
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Well done, Raphael
Your Himax looks great, and a very well controlled first hop.
I'm sure you will enjoy many more hours in your new plane.
Bruce |
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raphael150 |
December 31, 2023, 10:53am |
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beragoobruce |
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Well done Raphael! Great to see another well built Max take to the air. Low level circuit! Yes, the Max's are a really easy to fly, fun family of aeroplanes. I hope you enjoy many hours of flying time in your new Himax. Bruce [now grounded ] |
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raphael150 |
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Well done Raphael! Great to see another well built Max take to the air. Low level circuit! Yes, the Max's are a really easy to fly, fun family of aeroplanes. I hope you enjoy many hours of flying time in your new Himax. Bruce [now grounded ]
Thank you, Bruce! I am having lots of fun with my Max. Some improvements to be done yet, but I am very happy with this little plane. Lots of work to finish the plane, but in the end it worths the working. Hope you all in the forum have a nice 2024, with lots of flies! |
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flydog |
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It even sounds like a real airplane! Well Done. |
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lake_harley |
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Beautiful! What does it weigh without pilot or fuel?
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raphael150 |
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Beautiful! What does it weigh without pilot or fuel?
Lynn
Hello Lynn, Airplane empty weight: 295 Lbs Pilot: 134 Lbs Fuel: 37Lbs TOW = 466 Lbs |
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lake_harley |
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Thanks for the weight numbers. Enjoy your creation!
Lynn |
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