UPDATE: January 3rd 2007 - Test Flight 8
I took 20 lbs off the tail which helped.
The engine does not seem to be producing the power it should be, oil around the plugs. It was difficult to start too, maybe the plugs are loose again or I have to tighten the bolts that hold the engine together. I'm not an engine guy, but I don't like what I see, feel and hear so I'll just have to deal with it like I do with the old Porsche 911.
I'm so close to getting this thing to work - everything just needs tweeking. Flying back after making my turn it's right at the threshold of getting back over the hump - very fustrating.
1. I just have too much skirt, I first wanted 12 inches, going from the the original 5 inches. The fabric is still cut on the sides for this even though the front and back have been adjusted for 6-3/4" front and 5" rear. This means I'm draging the skirt around with no daylight clearance what so ever on parts of the side - the back 2/3rds.
2. 50 degrees in January, looks like I'l be able to make these tapering skirt adjustments and do water testing most of the winter. Who said climate change had no up side? :lol:
Video Link 8a:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG4HT17VQGY
With the new lower weights I can feel the craft move front to back when I move my body around, it also banks a little too so I can turn better. Like I said power is becoming the real problem but it will not solve poor fit and detailing.