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Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-24-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Hello GrantMNZ! I balanced my two Seagull...

Hello GrantMNZ!
I balanced my two Seagull Lysanders with the balance point 15mm to 25mm behind where the Wing Leading Edge meets the Fuselage.
They both flew very well!
Here's the YouTube video of...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-25-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Moving the CG back to where I’ve flown it means...

Moving the CG back to where I’ve flown it means adjusting your balance. I’ve added tail weight to get mine right with my Saito FG60-R3.
it flies very well with the balance point 15-25mm back from...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-30-2020, 04:25 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Hi Tom! I'd love to come but I'm hosting the...

Hi Tom!
I'd love to come but I'm hosting the TCRC 44th Annual RC Auction Saturday. I've been doing this for 35 years.
I'm a hack civilian auctioneer when needed. We typically have 4 members who are...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-29-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1390x906/lysander_2017_134_f71455f8c2d0d990c7533507ba207ddca949f640.jpg
I've been enjoying my Lysander! I'm looking forward to an early...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Hello Marco, I have flown my (2) Seagull...

Hello Marco,
I have flown my (2) Seagull Lysanders on a Saito FG60-R3 four-stroke radial. I use a 23 x 8 prop and I rarely fly over 50% power.
You could try a 30 to 35cc two-stroke but I'd be...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-04-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Tom, I'm sorry I could not make it down to the...

Tom,
I'm sorry I could not make it down to the Iowa City swap meet to see your Lizzie.
I was auctioneering in Minneapolis. I sold a Byron's AT6 complete w/ G62 for $1150.
We had a good time!
Let...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-31-2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Tom, You have a couple of options this weekend....

Tom,
You have a couple of options this weekend.
There is a major Swap Meet in Iowa City this weekend and Another RC Auction in Minneapolis....
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
06-01-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/1032x581/img_20180507_wa0002_49043df876219e8b45b23defe71edd32860eb297.jpg...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
05-31-2018, 02:40 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Congratulations Chris! The flight sounds like...

Congratulations Chris!
The flight sounds like she's still a little nose heavy.
I love flying my Lizzie! If you saw the video from my 1st flight you can see that I could easily slow it down and soft...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
02-19-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Beautiful Workmanship! Can you post some images...

Beautiful Workmanship!
Can you post some images of the cockpit tub removed so we can see your cockpit build and radio equipment/Fuel layout?
What's the prop make and size?
What spinner did you...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2018, 08:03 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Warbirds over Iowa is scheduled for July 2018. ...

Warbirds over Iowa is scheduled for July 2018.

Warbirds Over Iowa 2018
Saturday, July 21 2018
(Bad Weather Date July 22)
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Skyhawks Website Cedar Rapids Iowa...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-18-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Large Scale Model Lysander for Sale

You've got to see this model!

https://www.historicandclassicaircraftsales.com/westland-lysander
2251537
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2018, 01:03 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

SIG tells me that Oracover is the same as...

SIG tells me that Oracover is the same as Ultracote sold by Horizon Hobbies. Seagull uses the gloss product and sprays a urethane dullcote over it.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2018, 07:53 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

I've sent an e-mail to SIG to see what they can...

I've sent an e-mail to SIG to see what they can do for original Oracover covering.
I'll let you know when I get a response.
Scott
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-17-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

I worked with Tom @TnT Landing gear to create...

I worked with Tom @TnT Landing gear to create stronger gear for the Seagull Lysander and I'm flying with 6" Robart 6 spoke wheels.
I bought the Sulivan 7" aluminum wheels as they are the correct...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

The covering is OraCover AKA Ultracote. I...

The covering is OraCover AKA Ultracote.
I believe the Seagull Lysander is covered in:

Light Green (across the top) 042
Green (Dark Camo) 040
Cream (underside) 012

This is the best I can...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

The Seagull Lysander is a better scale model than...

The Seagull Lysander is a better scale model than the Phoenix (IMHO).

Do not try to nail down the canopy in one piece. You need to remove the cockpit section first and fasten it to the removable...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-16-2018, 10:55 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Great way to match drill Galen! I did it the...

Great way to match drill Galen!
I did it the hard way.

I first made sure which strut was forward and right & left.
I then matched the lower mount and drilled the single hole for reference
I...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
01-14-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

If you look through this thread and the RCSB...

If you look through this thread and the RCSB Thread you will find several of us that have finished and flown the Seagull Lysander successfully.
I have built and flown (2) and the CG was half way...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-26-2017, 03:14 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

How do we post images now?

How do we post images now?
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Hi Cliff! I'm sorry I missed you at Fondy. I...

Hi Cliff!
I'm sorry I missed you at Fondy.
I was pitting with Matt & Sue T. and Leo Spychalla on the north side. We had some great flying!
Scott
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-21-2017, 06:22 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Leo, It was a pleasure to pit with you at Fond...

Leo,
It was a pleasure to pit with you at Fond Du Lac!
Thank you for the kind words and being ready to provide support. I'm repairing Lizzie-2 for the next event.
Best,

Scott
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-17-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

I bent my wing tube in Owatonna so I measured it...

I bent my wing tube in Owatonna so I measured it at 19.1 mm OD and found a 19 mm OD replacement from OnLine Metals. I picked up a 3 foot section for about $15.
Scott
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-16-2017, 04:13 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Hey Cliff! Great news on the treatments! We're...

Hey Cliff!
Great news on the treatments! We're pulling for you!
My FG60-R3 had just come back from the shop and had 20 minutes running time before it threw #3 cylinder from the crank case at...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
08-15-2017, 05:30 AM
Replies: 330
Views: 165,738
Posted By Fly2XS

Congratulations Tom! That is exciting! I just...

Congratulations Tom!
That is exciting!
I just participated in the Northern Alliance Military Fly In located in Owatonna, MN last week and we were graced with a visit by dmeyers0403 and his Lysander...
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